State Public Health Consultant

Guidehouse

full-time

Posted on: 8/27/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • District of Columbia, Illinois, New York, Virginia

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💰 $113,000 - $188,000 per year

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

Provide consulting on national healthcare reform impacts to state Medicaid and public health programs
Assist state agencies (Medicaid, Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities, State Units on Aging, Social/Human Services) in strategic planning for healthcare reform implementation
Understand Medicaid eligibility requirements, processes, and systems
Assess business and technical requirements for program initiatives
Perform data and qualitative research and document findings with recommendations
Identify and collaborate with a broad range of healthcare stakeholders
Manage projects and engagements of various sizes; supervise and develop staff
Manage client interactions and expectations; provide subject matter expertise
Help develop business with new clients and participate in firm-building activities
Remote work status will be considered; candidates ideally based near Tyson's Corner, Washington DC, Chicago, Atlanta, New York City
Travel required: up to 50%

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
Minimum of 5 years of previous work experience
Experience in the Healthcare Industry
Strong attention to detail and deliverable preparation
Strong interest in state health agencies and healthcare reform (Medicaid, public health, health insurance, legislative/executive/governor’s office)
Ability to travel to meet client needs (10-30%)
Superior written and oral communication skills (nice to have)
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field (healthcare, business, data analytics/computer science, or health policy/public health) (nice to have)
Strategic problem solver and demonstrated ability to self-manage tasks
Working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
Ability to work overtime as necessary
Assure high-quality client work product