Developmental Disabilities State Health and Human Services Managing Consultant

Guidehouse•Arlington, DC

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a strong Managing Consultant with experience and knowledge of national healthcare reform and its impact on state Medicaid, public health or state and local health and human services programs, including health benefits exchanges, Medicaid expansion, Medicaid managed care, Medicaid Waiver program operations, program improvement and state compliance requirements, as well as a strong understanding about various state and local programs and policies across the country. The successful candidate will assist state agencies, including Medicaid, Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities, State Units on Aging and/or Social/Human Services in the development of strategic plans to support the statewide implementation of healthcare reform. They will also understand Medicaid eligibility requirements, processes and systems, federal agency mapping for services and supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and Person Centered Thinking and Planning and Self-Determination for Home and Community Based Services. The role involves assisting clients in assessing business and technical requirements related to the implementation of program initiatives, demonstrating knowledge of current programs, policies, and initiatives critical to services offered to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The candidate will research and stay abreast of state and national healthcare transformation efforts, perform data and qualitative research activities, document and communicate findings, and support the development of recommendations. They will identify and collaborate with a broad range of healthcare stakeholders, participate in the analysis of client-identified issues or problems, manage projects and engagements, supervise and support staff development, effectively manage client interaction and expectations, provide subject matter expertise, help develop business with new clients, and participate in non-client related firm-building activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
Minimum of 5+ (FIVE) years of previous work experience
Must have experience in the Healthcare Industry
Strong attention to detail and deliverable preparation
Strong interest in state health agencies and healthcare reform, e.g., Medicaid, public health, developmental disabilities, health insurance, and health reform organizations (legislative, executive, governor’s office)
Ability to travel to meet client needs (10-30%) as required
No sponsorship available for this position

Nice To Haves

Superior written and oral communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in a related field (healthcare, business or data analytics/computer science) OR - A Master’s degree in health policy and administration, public policy, public health, social service administration OR equivalent
A strategic problem solver
Demonstrated ability to self-manage task execution and manage discreet task / project / initiative functions.
Working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access as well as the ability to conduct research through use of the internet and other information sources
The ability to work overtime as necessary
Assure high-quality client work product

Responsibilities

Assist state agencies, including Medicaid, Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities, State Units on Aging and/or Social/Human Services in the development of strategic plans to support the statewide implementation of healthcare reform
Understand Medicaid eligibility requirements, processes and systems
Understand federal agency mapping for services and supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Understand Person Centered Thinking and Planning and Self-Determination for Home and Community Based Services
Assist clients in assessing business and technical requirements related to the implementation of program initiatives
Demonstrate knowledge of current programs, policies, and initiatives critical to services offered to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Research and stay abreast of state and national healthcare transformation efforts
Perform data and qualitative research activities to address state research needs
Document and communicate findings and support development of recommendations and follow-up steps to respond to findings
Identify and collaborate with broad range of healthcare stakeholders
Participate in analysis of client-identified issues or problems
Manage projects and engagements of various sizes and durations
Supervise and support the development of staff
Effectively manage client interaction and managing client expectations
Provide subject matter expertise, as requested and appropriate
Help develop business with new clients, as requested
Participate in non-client related firm-building activities

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend