Rural Health Transformation Consultant

Public Consulting Group•US NY Remote, NY

7d•$70,100 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals throughout the U.S.—all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm is a member of a family of companies with experience in all 50 states, and clients in three Canadian provinces and Europe. PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector. To learn more, visit www.publicconsultinggroup.com. Design and support implementation of Medicaid and public health transformation initiatives, with a focus on rural health systems. This role blends policy analysis, program strategy, and stakeholder engagement to help state clients improve service delivery, strengthen care models, and drive measurable outcomes across complex health programs.

Requirements

Ability to understand service delivery systems for Medicaid, public health, and behavioral health programs administered by states and monitored by federal regulators.
Ability to interpret complex federal and state regulations and apply them to program design, implementation, and operations.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; experience with data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, SAS, or similar) preferred.
Ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative information into clear insights and recommendations.
Understanding of health care delivery systems, including experience with rural health systems (e.g., critical access hospitals, FQHCs) preferred.
Familiarity with behavioral health systems, including crisis response, SUD services, or integrated care models preferred.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities within defined timelines and budgets.
Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills to effectively engage clients and stakeholders.
Creative problem-solving ability and a consulting mindset.
Commitment to exceptional client service and high-quality deliverables.
Excellent business writing skills and ability to present to a variety of audiences.
Ability to identify issues, assess implications, and recommend practical solutions.
Self-starter with intellectual curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning.

Nice To Haves

Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, SAS, or similar)
Experience with rural health systems (e.g., critical access hospitals, FQHCs)
Familiarity with behavioral health systems, including crisis response, SUD services, or integrated care models

Responsibilities

Reviews and develops expertise in state Medicaid and public health program operations, with a focus on health transformation initiatives, including rural health care delivery systems
Manage large grant implementation programs, and experience with federal grant reporting, compliance and program administration
Supports analysis, design, and implementation of health policy and program initiatives, including Medicaid waivers, value-based payment models, and system transformation efforts.
Analyzes and interprets federal and state laws, regulations, and guidance to inform program design, compliance, and implementation strategies.
Assesses best practices and provides technical assistance to clients to improve service delivery, program performance, and operational efficiency.
Supports development of program strategies, operational plans, and implementation approaches aligned with client goals.
Conducts quantitative and qualitative analyses to inform policy, program design, and decision-making.
Contributes to development of reports, policy memos, presentations, and other client deliverables that translate complex information into clear, actionable insights.
Manages small projects, workstreams, and tasks with limited supervision while meeting established timelines and performance expectations.
Facilitates client discussions, stakeholder engagement sessions, and working meetings with state agencies, providers, and community partners.
Coordinates with cross-functional teams to support project delivery, ensuring alignment across policy, program, and data workstreams.
Participates in business development activities, including proposal writing, content development, and supporting sales efforts.
Supports continuous improvement by identifying challenges, risks, and opportunities and recommending practical solutions.