Vice President/Executive Director, Federal Medicaid Practice

Mathematica Inc • Ann Arbor, MI

12d • $190,000 - $300,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Mathematica applies expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice to improve well-being around the world. We collaborate closely with public- and private-sector partners to translate big questions into deep insights that improve programs, refine strategies, and enhance understanding using data science and analytics. Our work yields actionable information to guide decisions in wide-ranging policy areas, from health, education, early childhood, and family support to nutrition, employment, disability, and international development. Mathematica offers our employees competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of being 100 percent employee owned. As an employee stock owner, you will experience financial benefits of ESOP holdings that have increased in tandem with the company’s growth and financial strength. You will also be part of an independent, employee-owned firm that is able to define and further our mission, enhance our quality and accountability, and steadily grow our financial strength. Read more about our benefits here: https://www.mathematica.org/career-opportunities/benefits-at-a-glance.

As a national leader in evidence-based decision-making, Mathematica builds on its extensive knowledge of programs and policies to design and implement solutions built on high quality data, supported by deep understanding of programs and programs, and customized for clients’ needs. Driven by its mission, Mathematica finds ways to improve the quality, efficiency, affordability, and financing of health care, and to promote sound decision-making in care delivery and financing, quality measures and health systems change. Mathematica also works to address longstanding issues in health care, such as measuring and improving health care quality, controlling health care costs, and designing efficient and effective delivery systems to meet diverse needs.

We seek a department director for our Federal Medicaid Department (either at the Executive Director or Vice President level), a mature market, providing advisory services to the Centers for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS) at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Medicaid and CHIP Payment Advisory Commission (MACPAC) and numerous other U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offices and agencies. The department leader will drive results and deepen relationships with CMS and other Federal agencies working with the Medicaid program, as well as provide support and guidance to our State Medicaid group. The position reports to the Senior Vice President of our Federal Payors and Delivery Transformation (FPDT) division.

Mathematica’s current Federal Medicaid practice is approximately 180 people supporting programs such as 1115 waiver technical assistance, Medicaid data quality and analytics, and technical assistance to states on a variety of policy and operational issues. Within other agencies, we also provide support on evaluation of Medicaid program effectiveness, substance use policy and use of Medicaid data for analytic purposes.

The executive should have substantial Medicaid policy and strategy experience, and significant consulting experience at either the Federal or state levels. The executive should have a track record and demonstrated ability to build a consulting practice and lead groups of professionals in a dynamic, ever-changing environment. Mathematica is seeking someone who can continue to expand an existing and well-respected practice, and be a business leader in both policy and digital services as Medicaid data and systems evolve. The ideal candidate will provide strategy and operational oversight to help Mathematica win and execute complex, high profile engagements, serving as a partner to CMS and other Federal agencies. In addition, the executive will develop relationships with the Vice President for State Health, and state health business development team to provide subject matter support, collaborate on overlapping policy issues, and resolve potential conflicts of interest.

In addition, the executive will possess a comfort level operating with other stakeholders and executives in the healthcare environment to externally represent Mathematica and the FPDT Division offerings. This person will establish trust and respect with clients through their superior content knowledge across a broad range of complex issues.

Mathematica is seeking a proven leader that can:
Continue to advance Mathematica’s industry leading position in Medicaid data analytics and related program implementation across the Federal government
Manage a 130+ person advisory services practice, determining business development priorities, staffing needs, and investment areas
Manage Department and Division level budgets, project revenue, and set targets for growth
Expand Mathematica’s ability to provide digital services as CMCS and other Federal agencies evolve their technology capabilities
Bring a solution-minded skillset to operations of a large, diverse practice to continuously improve internal processes, manage needs into the organization, and set overhead spending priorities
Integrate the emerging trends in healthcare such as value-based care and equity issues, with Mathematica’s strong market capabilities to strengthen the Medicaid practice
Provide or coordinate thought-leadership around issues critical to Mathematica’s Medicaid clients
Collaborate with the Vice President for State Health to share ideas, resolve conflicts, and manage staffing across the Federal and State Medicaid markets
Collaborate across the Mathematica enterprise to bring the best solutions to clients and provide process improvements across the business unit

Requirements

• MPH, MBA, or other graduate degree in a relevant area of study is preferred but not required. Added plus if the candidate is a PhD, M.D. or J.D.
• 15+ years relevant health sector work experience, strong preference given to leading Medicaid policy and programs at the Federal or State level, either for government or in private sector consulting.
• Experience in the federal or state proposal processes, positioning for proposals, leading processes, developing budgets and teaming with other organizations, or evaluating proposals.
• Visionary, strategic leader with solid understanding of Medicaid policy and operations, and broader healthcare industry trends.
• Collaborative approach and ability to lead through influence within a highly matrixed environment.
• Demonstrated abilities in the following: data analysis, healthcare strategy development, communication skills, analytical skills, tech enablement and group facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, decision making, strong strategic thinking/systems skills, and relationship management skills including the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others, emphasizing the Mathematica culture of collaboration, collegiality, and accountability to colleagues and commitment to client.
• Admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty; shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.
• Experience delivering high quality work. The executive will have had experience in setting strategy and managing seasoned professionals.
• 15+ years of experience leading strategic initiatives, operational improvements, or large programs.
• Demonstrated experience reconciling staffing needs, managing recruitment targets, and supporting staff development within a growing or evolving organization.
• Experience directing complex projects or portfolios of work and ensuring successful delivery against organizational goals.
• Significant senior leadership experience managing or directing large teams or multiple organizational units.
• Demonstrated comfort with enterprise-level oversight, including P&L management, financial accountability, and operational performance.
• Experience setting organizational strategy and translating it into operational execution across multiple teams or programs

Nice To Haves

• MPH, MBA, or other graduate degree in a relevant area of study is preferred but not required. Added plus if the candidate is a PhD, M.D. or J.D.

Responsibilities

• Continue to advance Mathematica’s industry leading position in Medicaid data analytics and related program implementation across the Federal government
• Manage a 130+ person advisory services practice, determining business development priorities, staffing needs, and investment areas
• Manage Department and Division level budgets, project revenue, and set targets for growth
• Expand Mathematica’s ability to provide digital services as CMCS and other Federal agencies evolve their technology capabilities
• Bring a solution-minded skillset to operations of a large, diverse practice to continuously improve internal processes, manage needs into the organization, and set overhead spending priorities
• Integrate the emerging trends in healthcare such as value-based care and equity issues, with Mathematica’s strong market capabilities to strengthen the Medicaid practice
• Provide or coordinate thought-leadership around issues critical to Mathematica’s Medicaid clients
• Collaborate with the Vice President for State Health to share ideas, resolve conflicts, and manage staffing across the Federal and State Medicaid markets
• Collaborate across the Mathematica enterprise to bring the best solutions to clients and provide process improvements across the business unit
• Setting Strategy: Working with the Senior Vice President to create and articulate an inspiring vision for the organization, not only for the areas the leader is directly responsible for, but the business unit as a whole.
• The inclination to seek and analyze data from a variety of sources to support decisions and to align others with the organization's overall strategy.
• An entrepreneurial and creative approach to developing new, innovative ideas that will stretch the organization and push the boundaries within the industry.
• Executing for Results: The ability to set clear and challenging goals while committing the organization to improved performance; tenacious and accountable in driving results.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty; the ability to adapt nimbly and lead others through complex situations.
• A leader who is viewed by others as having a high degree of integrity and forethought in his/her approach to making decisions; the ability to act in a transparent and consistent manner while always taking into account what is best for the organization.
• Leading Teams: The ability to attract and recruit top talent, motivate the team, delegate effectively, and manage performance; widely viewed as a strong developer of others.
• The ability to persevere in the face of challenges, and exhibit a steadfast resolve and relentless commitment to higher standards, which commands respect from followers.
• A leader who is self-reflective and aware of his/her own limitations; leads by example and drives the organization's performance with an attitude of continuous improvement by being open to feedback and self-improvement.
• Relationships and Influence: Naturally connects and builds strong relationships with others, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively.
• An ability to inspire trust in others through compelling influence, use of evidence, identification of best practices, and active drive.
• Encourages others to share the spotlight and visibly celebrates and supports the success of the team.
• Executive Director Qualifications: 15+ years of experience leading strategic initiatives, operational improvements, or large programs.
• Demonstrated experience reconciling staffing needs, managing recruitment targets, and supporting staff development within a growing or evolving organization.
• Experience directing complex projects or portfolios of work and ensuring successful delivery against organizational goals.
• Vice President Qualifications: Significant senior leadership experience managing or directing large teams or multiple organizational units.
• Demonstrated comfort with enterprise-level oversight, including P&L management, financial accountability, and operational performance.
• Experience setting organizational strategy and translating it into operational execution across multiple teams or programs

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 100 percent employee owned (ESOP holdings that have increased in tandem with the company’s growth and financial strength)
• Annual bonus targets based on individual and company performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior