State Health and Human Services Financial Senior Consultant

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What You Will Do:

We are seeking Senior Consultants with experience in financial modeling, data analytics and knowledge of national healthcare reform and its impact on state Medicaid, public health or state and local health and human services programs, including health benefits exchanges, Medicaid expansion, Medicaid managed care, Medicaid program operations, program improvement and state compliance requirements, as well as a strong understanding about various state and local programs and policies across the country.

The successful candidate will:

• 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 activities to address state research needs using a combination of analytic tools such as Excel and PowerBI
• Advise Medicaid state clients on reimbursement strategies
• Assist clients in assessing business and technical requirements related to the implementation of program initiative
• Research and stay abreast of all states’ healthcare transformation effort
• Document and communicate findings and support development of recommendations and follow-up steps to respond to findings
• Identify and collaborate with broad range of healthcare stakeholders
• Manage independent time 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

What You Will Need:

• No sponsorship is available for this position
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university
• Minimum of THREE (3+) years of previous work experience in the health care industry
• Strong quantitative skills with advanced Excel proficiency and experience developing financial models.
• Strong attention to detail and deliverable preparation
• Knowledge of state health agencies and healthcare reform, e.g., Medicaid, public health, health insurance, and health reform organizations (legislative, executive, governor’s office
• Working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint as well as the ability to conduct research through use of the internet and other information sources
• Ability to travel to meet client needs as required

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Excellent quantitative analysis skills, with training in advanced data analytics, use of Power BI and other coding skills (e.g., SAS, SQL)
• A strategic problem solver
• Demonstrated ability to self-manage task execution and manage discreet task / project / initiative functions.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary
• Assure high-quality client work product

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What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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