Senior Director of Research, Policy & Innovation - Medicaid Financing Programs

Sellers Dorsey

109d • $169,800 - $205,000

About The Position

Sellers Dorsey is seeking a Senior Director of Research, Policy & Innovation (RPI) who will serve as an experienced advisor to support firmwide understanding of and alignment with federal and state Medicaid policies and health care transformation initiatives specifically as they relate to Medicaid Financing, and facilitate knowledge sharing across firm on financing-specific policies. You will also lead and coordinate innovations in Medicaid financing offerings, including research and emerging financing approaches to serve new markets, in addition to guiding our National Medicaid Finance client as a Policy Subject Matter Expert (SME) on various Medicaid financing projects, to help formulate policy rationale and design Medicaid financing programs that advance health equity and drive access and care improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Health, Health Administration, business, or economics is required.
• Fifteen (15) or more combined years in a public healthcare policy management role and/or in the healthcare consulting industry.
• Executive or Administrator experience in leading teams to design, execute and implement significant changes within state Medicaid programs is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to relay complex technical terms in an easy-to-understand manner.
• Ability to interact professionally with clients and other outside audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required; experience interpreting and communicating about Medicaid policy is highly desirable.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in teams.
• Experience delivering services on several projects simultaneously.
• Time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Health, Health Administration, business, economics or MBA preferred.
• Additional relevant experience in lieu of such advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ongoing review and interpretation of emerging Medicaid policies.
• Promote knowledge sharing and knowledge management of Federal policy and program guidance across national Medicaid finance teams by creating and facilitating firmwide discussion forums.
• Collaborate with policy leads, Legal, Marketing, and SMEs to lead development of internal and external references/tools.
• Collaborate with Quality Team to coordinate information sharing, policy interpretation and tool development to support firmwide efforts and promote client adoption of value-based models.
• Compile research, engage with SMEs, and facilitate idea development in emerging areas of opportunity, including GME/workforce-related initiatives.
• Coordinate and lead development of strategies that respond to market trends and generate business ideas to enhance the Firm’s Medicaid financing services and products.
• Deliver subject matter expertise, consulting and strategic services on multiple projects, clients and engagements.
• Facilitate solution development, assist with proposal development, and support client presentations.
• Provide thought leadership on firmwide projects leveraging policy, industry, and financial expertise in areas such as Medicaid financing and revenue maximization, health equity/SDOH initiatives, Medicaid managed care, value-based payment, etc.
• Participate in the recruitment, development, utilization, and retention of staff.
• Provide appropriate mentoring; manage performance feedback, training and professional development opportunities to help individuals on team.
• Track legislative and other policy initiatives occurring in the market.
• Represent the firm, maintain/expand individual networks and subject matter expertise by attending stakeholder events and conferences.

Benefits

• The anticipated salary range for candidates is $169,800/year to $205,000/year.
• Eligible to participate in annual Corporate Incentive Plan (CIP) that can range to up to 20% of annual salary.
• Eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, and vision.
• Insurance plans offering short term disability, long term disability, and basic life.
• 401k plan eligibility.
• Flexible Time Off that allows employees to use what they need.
• 10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Paid time off for qualifying medical leave.
• Up to 12 weeks of combined paid parental and bonding leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees