Operations and Health Policy Consultant – Part-Time
Job Description:
- Develop and maintain operational plans, guidance documents, instructions, and standard operating procedures as well as public-facing and CMS-internal documents to support program operations
- Proactively identify gaps that operational and tactical plans and/or technology can resolve
- Communicate with our team and all stakeholders (e.g., client, sub-contractors, contractors, etc.)
- Solve complex challenges in a timely and appropriate manner with minimal management oversight and attention to quality
- Analyze healthcare and application data as well as technical documents using spreadsheets or other analytical tools to track applications, identify trends, and/or identify areas for improvement
- Research, learn, and apply relevant policy, guidance, and regulations to respond to inquiries
- Utilize various information systems to perform validation and verification of data by comparing and analyzing from multiple sources and reporting findings in a meaningful way
- Communicate with systems development experts to maintain tools and applications used to fulfill project requirements; conduct testing of system requirements
- Document decisions and approved language in a knowledge repository
- Respond to internal and external questions and inquiries on assigned tasks and projects
- Contribute to, and participate in, group meetings with clients and stakeholders
- Apply project management rigor/processes to address issues as and when they arise Requirements:
- Master's degree in business management, public policy, health policy, health systems management, public health, public administration, or related discipline
- Minimum of two years experience in federal consulting or other consulting performing in a client-facing role
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), particularly Excel
- Solid analytical skills and experience with data analysis
- Superior communication, interpersonal and writing skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Ability to multi-task between complex projects during seasonal peak periods
- Ability to effectively manage multiple deadlines and prioritize assignments in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to absorb large amounts of new technical and policy knowledge with minimal guidance
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Benefits:
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Flexible work hours
- Professional development opportunities job
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