Associate Director, Medicaid State Health and Human Services

Responsibilities

• 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 a 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 manage 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.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 7 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.
• No sponsorship is available for this position.