State Health and Human Services Financial Managing Consultant

Guidehouse•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Guidehouse is seeking a Managing Consultant with experience in data analytics or financial modeling and knowledge of national healthcare reform and its impact on state Medicaid, public health, and state and local health and human services programs. Relevant programs include health benefits exchanges, Medicaid expansion, Medicaid managed care, Medicaid program operations, program improvement, and state compliance requirements. The role also requires a strong understanding of state and local programs and policies across the country. The successful candidate will lead fee-for-service rate-setting initiatives focused on financial modeling; analyze client-identified issues; conduct data and qualitative research; advise state Medicaid clients on reimbursement strategies; and help clients assess business and technical requirements for program initiatives. The consultant will research state healthcare transformation efforts, communicate findings and recommendations, collaborate with healthcare stakeholders, manage client relationships and project work, and supervise and support staff development. The role may also include providing subject matter expertise, developing business with new clients, and participating in firm-building activities. The position may require travel up to 25% to meet client needs. The annual salary range is $102,000 to $170,000. Compensation decisions depend on factors including skills, experience, training, clearances, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs.

Requirements

At least five years of previous work experience in the healthcare industry.
Strong quantitative skills, including experience with Excel and the ability to develop financial models.
Strong attention to detail and deliverable preparation.
Knowledge of state health agencies and healthcare reform, including Medicaid, public health, health insurance, and health reform organizations.
Working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint.
Ability to conduct research using the internet and other information sources.
Ability to travel as required to meet client needs.
No sponsorship is available for this position.

Nice To Haves

Superior written and oral communication skills.
Excellent quantitative analysis skills, including training in advanced data analytics and use of Power BI and other coding skills such as SAS or SQL.
Strategic problem-solving ability.
Demonstrated ability to self-manage task execution and manage discrete task, project, or initiative functions.
Ability to work overtime as necessary.

Responsibilities

Lead fee-for-service rate-setting initiatives, with a focus on financial modeling.
Participate in analysis of client-identified issues or problems.
Perform data and qualitative research to address state research needs.
Advise state Medicaid clients on reimbursement strategies.
Help clients assess business and technical requirements related to implementing program initiatives.
Research and stay informed about states’ healthcare transformation efforts.
Document and communicate findings, and support development of recommendations and follow-up steps.
Identify and collaborate with a broad range of healthcare stakeholders.
Manage time on projects and engagements of varying sizes and durations.
Supervise and support staff development.
Manage client interactions and 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.
Assure high-quality client work product.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
Personal and family sick time and company-paid holidays.
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.
Parental leave and adoption assistance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Basic life and supplemental life insurance.
Health Savings Account and dental/vision and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Student Loan PayDown.
Tuition reimbursement, personal development, and learning opportunities.
Skills development and certifications.
Employee referral program.
Corporate-sponsored events and community outreach.
Emergency back-up childcare program.
Mobility stipend.