State Health and Human Services Financial Managing Consultant

Guidehouse•Atlanta, GA

2d•$102,000 - $170,000

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 areas include health benefits exchanges, Medicaid expansion and managed care, Medicaid program operations, program improvement, and state compliance requirements. The successful candidate will also bring a strong understanding of state and local programs and policies across the country. The role leads fee-for-service rate-setting initiatives focused on financial modeling; analyzes client-identified issues; conducts data and qualitative research; advises state Medicaid clients on reimbursement strategies; and helps assess business and technical requirements for program initiatives. The consultant researches state healthcare transformation efforts, communicates findings and recommendations, collaborates with healthcare stakeholders, and manages project time, client interactions, and client expectations. The position also includes supervising and supporting staff development, providing subject matter expertise, supporting business development when requested, and participating in firm-building activities. The position may require travel to meet client needs, up to 25%. No sponsorship is available. The annual salary range is $102,000 to $170,000. Compensation depends on factors including skills, experience, training, clearances, licensure, certifications, and business and organizational needs. Guidehouse offers a comprehensive rewards package and flexible benefits.

Requirements

At least five years of previous work experience in the healthcare industry.
Strong quantitative skills, experience with Excel, and the ability to develop financial models.
Strong attention to detail and ability to prepare deliverables.
Knowledge of state health agencies and healthcare reform, including Medicaid, public health, health insurance, and health reform organizations in legislative, executive, and governor's office settings.
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.

Nice To Haves

Superior written and oral communication skills.
Excellent quantitative analysis skills, with 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 discreet task, project, or initiative functions.
Ability to work overtime as necessary.
Ability to assure high-quality client work product.

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 Medicaid state clients on reimbursement strategies.
Assist clients in assessing business and technical requirements related to implementing program initiatives.
Research and stay abreast of healthcare transformation efforts across states.
Document and communicate findings and support the 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 effectively.
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, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
Personal and family sick time and company-paid holidays.
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.