State Health and Human Services Financial Senior Consultant

Guidehouse•Atlanta, GA

1d•$89,000 - $148,000

About The Position

Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Consultant with experience in financial modeling and data analytics, knowledge of national healthcare reform and its impact on state Medicaid, public health, and state and local health and human services programs, and an understanding of state and local programs and policies across the country. Relevant program areas include health benefits exchanges, Medicaid expansion, Medicaid managed care, Medicaid program operations, program improvement, and state compliance requirements. The role supports state clients through fee-for-service rate-setting and financial modeling, analysis of client issues, research, reimbursement strategy advice, and assessment of business and technical requirements for program initiatives. The consultant will communicate findings and recommendations, collaborate with healthcare stakeholders, manage project work independently, provide subject matter expertise, support business development when requested, and contribute to firm-building activities. Travel may be required to meet client needs, 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, such as Medicaid, public health, health insurance, and healthcare reform organizations, including 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 to meet client needs as required.
No 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 assure high-quality client work product.

Responsibilities

Assist in 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 using analytic tools such as Excel and Power BI.
Advise Medicaid state clients on reimbursement strategies.
Assist clients in assessing business and technical requirements related to program initiative implementation.
Research and stay abreast of healthcare transformation efforts across states.
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 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 drug, 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.
Flexible benefits package.