Public State Health Consultant Job at Guidehouse, Arlington, VA

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  • Guidehouse
  • Arlington, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Family:

Strategy & Transformation Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 50%


Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do :
We are seeking Consultants with experience 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 state agencies, including Medicaid, Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities, State Units on Aging and/or Social/Human Services in the development of strategic plans to support the statewide implementation of healthcare reform
  • Understand Medicaid eligibility requirements, processes and systems
  • Assist clients in assessing business and technical requirements related to the implementation of program initiatives
  • Research and stay abreast of all states’ healthcare transformation efforts
  • Perform data and qualitative research activities to address state research needs
  • 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
  • Participate in analysis of client-identified issues or problems
  • Manage projects and engagements of various sizes and durations
  • Supervise and support the development of staff
  • Effectively manage client interaction and managing client expectations
  • Provide subject matter expertise, as requested and appropriate
  • Help develop business with new clients, as requested
  • Participate in non-client related firm-building activities
  • Remote work status will be considered. Candidates ideally to be based near Tyson's Corner, Washington DC, Chicago, Atlanta, New York City

What You Will Need :

  • A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
  • Minimum of 5 (FIVE) years of previous work experience.
  • Must have experience in the Healthcare Industry.
  • Strong attention to detail and deliverable preparation
  • Strong interest in state health agencies and healthcare reform, e.g., Medicaid, public health, health insurance, and health reform organizations (legislative, executive, governor’s office)
  • Ability to travel to meet client needs (10-30%) as required

What Would Be Nice To Have :

  • Superior written and oral communication skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field (healthcare, business or data analytics/computer science) OR - A Master’s degree in health policy and administration, public policy, public health, social service administration OR equivalent
  • A strategic problem solver
  • Demonstrated ability to self-manage task execution and manage discreet task / project / initiative functions.
  • Working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access as well as the ability to conduct research through use of the internet and other information sources
  • The ability to work overtime as necessary
  • Assure high-quality client work product

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.


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.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Job Tags

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