State Health and Human Services Financial Senior Consultant

Guidehouse•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Consultant with experience in financial modeling and data analytics, and knowledge of national healthcare reform and its impact on state Medicaid, public health, and state and local health and human services programs. Relevant program areas include health benefits exchanges, Medicaid expansion, Medicaid managed care and operations, program improvement, and state compliance requirements. The role also requires an understanding of state and local programs and policies across the country. The consultant supports state health and human services clients through financial modeling, research, data analysis, reimbursement strategy advice, and assessment of business and technical requirements for program initiatives. The role involves communicating findings and recommendations, collaborating with healthcare stakeholders, managing project tasks, providing subject matter expertise, supporting business development, and contributing to firm-building activities. Travel to meet client needs may be required, up to 25%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
At least 3 years of previous work experience in the healthcare industry.
Strong quantitative skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and experience developing 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 such as legislative and executive bodies and governor’s offices.
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 visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Nice To Haves

Superior written and oral communication skills.
Excellent quantitative analysis skills, with training in advanced data analytics, 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.
Ability to ensure high-quality client work product.

Responsibilities

Assist with fee-for-service rate-setting initiatives, focusing on financial modeling.
Participate in analysis of client-identified issues or problems.
Conduct data and qualitative research to address state research needs using tools such as Excel and Power BI.
Advise Medicaid state clients on reimbursement strategies.
Help clients assess business and technical requirements related to implementing program initiatives.
Research and stay current on healthcare transformation efforts across states.
Document and communicate findings and support recommendations and follow-up steps.
Identify and collaborate with a broad range of healthcare stakeholders.
Manage time independently on projects and engagements of various sizes and durations.
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.
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.
Parental leave and adoption assistance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Basic 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.