Medicaid State Managing Consultant
Apply Job ID 31542 Date posted 08/14/2025Job Family:
Strategy & Transformation Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
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
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
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