Guidehouse’s State Health team strives for a more resilient and sustainable community health infrastructure, guiding state and federal decision makers in program implementation, stakeholder engagement, and workforce optimization.
We help state-run programs with infrastructure and regulatory compliance, waiver and state policy, monitoring, and operational effectiveness.
Our experts assist clients in financial budgeting and reporting, rate development and value-based payment, supplemental payments, waiver neutrality, and cost sharing.
Consultants support project teams both on client engagements (on and off-site) and internal projects.
Responsibilities will include client and project management, data and information analysis, solution implementation and generation of project results.
As a Consultant, a key function of your role will be to support the development and creation of quality deliverables that support essential project workstreams.
You will gather and analyze data, identify gaps and trends, and make recommendations related to baseline performance and structure, as well as established best practices and benchmarks.
We encourage career development and hiring for the long term.
As a Consultant, you will follow a clearly defined career path and continue to deepen your specialized industry knowledge and consulting skills.
As you develop project management skills and leadership abilities, you will have the opportunity to progress to the Senior Consultant level.

Minimum Years of Experience: 0
1 years
Minimum Degree Status: Undergraduate Degree
Would not require sponsorship now or anytime in the future to work in the United States; Students possessing F-1 or J-1 visas are excluded from interview schedules or being hired for this position.
Degree concentration in Business, Business Administration, Business Analytics, Economics, Finance, Health Administration, Health Informatics, Health Management, Health Policy, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, or similar is preferred
Previous consulting experience is preferred
Healthcare payer and/or education in health economics is strongly desired
Knowledge of Business Analytics software such as Access, SAS or R, and/or SQL
Strong knowledge of and application of healthcare research resources
Understanding of market/financial analysis in context of healthcare payer needs
Strong quantitative and organizational skills are a must
Must be able to demonstrate written and oral communication and presentation skills
Excellent quantitative analysis skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to translate data into graphic or visual representations

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

Consultant – State Health, State & Local Government

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