Senior Strategic Advisor, Medicaid Quality, Population Health, VBC Expertise

Stellenbeschreibung:

Lead and deliver complex or high-risk client work across multiple concurrent engagements
Serve as lead technical or subject-matter expert on assigned initiatives
Partner strategically with senior-level client stakeholders to drive satisfaction, trust, engagement, and retention
Advise clients on healthcare clinical performance, quality, and value-based care issues
Champion the Contract Performance Optimization Offering
Support development of the 105% Quality Programs offering from concept through testing
Identify opportunities for expanded client support based on client needs, organizational priorities, policy changes, and VBC or clinical performance challenges
Lead internal innovation workgroups and refine new approaches
Participate in sales discussions and scope development as a technical expert
Shape solutions and estimate effort for complex pursuits
Monitor quality, population health, and regulatory trends to identify offerings, market opportunities, and client needs
Refine service lines, develop reusable tools and frameworks, and shape market messaging
Build professional networks across payers, providers, state agencies, and industry associations
Contribute to white papers, conference presentations, and events
Make strategic decisions affecting client outcomes in complex or novel circumstances
Lead multi-workstream engagements by aligning delivery teams, setting expectations, managing timelines, and ensuring quality outputs
Manage scope, communication protocols, and risk mitigation
Coach and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level staff on quality program design, VBC strategy, and measurement
Support talent development by modeling consultative behavior, strategic thinking, and collaboration

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Health, or Health Administration
15 or more combined years in a public healthcare policy management role and/or healthcare consulting industry with a strong sales component
Extensive experience in healthcare quality, population health, VBC leadership, Medicaid finance, Medicaid services, healthcare policy, or related consulting or governmental environments
Deep knowledge of national and state quality programs, including HEDIS, CMS Stars, CAHPS, QRS, and CMS payment models such as AHEAD
Proficiency with population health frameworks, risk adjustment, and quality analytics
Recognized technical credibility and judgment in high-stakes environments
Demonstrated ability to deliver complex client work independently and serve as a trusted senior advisor
Proven experience and results in public health financing and policy advocacy
Executive or Administrator experience leading teams to design, execute, and implement significant changes for state Medicaid programs, healthcare providers, and managed care organizations
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Effective cross-organizational collaboration, relationship-building skills, and consultative approach
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including explaining complex technical terms clearly
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively independently and in teams
Experience delivering services on several projects simultaneously
Time management skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in healthcare quality, population health, and value-based care, with a strong focus on client engagement and satisfaction. Proven ability to lead complex projects, develop innovative solutions, and provide strategic guidance in public healthcare policy and consulting.