Guidehouse

Washington, DC
10,000+ employees
Guidehouse is a leading provider of management, technology, and risk consulting services to the public and commercial sectors.

Healthcare Data Analytics - Senior Consultant

Healthcare Data Analytics - Senior Consultant

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Job Family:

Data Science & Analysis


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

We are seeking a Consultant or Senior Consultant with experience and knowledge of healthcare data analytics, from data querying and data wrangling, to data visualization and dashboarding, to provide critical insights and data-driven decision making for our clients. Our client services cover a broad range of state Medicaid, public health, or state and local health and human services programs, including health benefits exchanges, Medicaid expansion, Medicaid managed care, Medicaid program operations, program improvement and state compliance requirements, as well as a strong understanding about various state and local programs and policies across the country. The successful candidate will:

  • Utilizes analytical, statistical, and programming skills to collect, analyze, and interpret large data sets.
  • Collaborates with cross-functional team using data analytics, validation, computational checks, cleansing and standardization processing to identify data quality issues, find root causes, and identify solutions.
  • Develops custom data models and algorithms to apply to data sets and determines causes of failed data quality checks.
  • Evaluates the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and data gathering techniques.
  • Documents analyses, creating summaries, and presenting written and verbal results to various stakeholders.
  • Research and stay abreast of 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 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 junior staff
  • Effectively manage client interaction and managing 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


What You Will Need:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in data analytics, data science, healthcare informatics, or similar discipline.
  • 2-3 years of previous work experience in the healthcare industry
  • Assure high-quality client work product with strong attention to detail, accuracy of work, and deliverable preparation
  • Excellent quantitative analysis skills, with training in advanced data analytics, with a coding language (e.g., SAS, SQL)
  • Ability to communicate technical outcomes to both technical audiences, and non-technical audiences in an approachable and understandable manner.
  • Strategic problem-solving abilities, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task while meeting deadlines.
  • Superior written and oral communication skills


What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Experience with healthcare claims, claim adjudication, and membership data
  • Experience with additional data analytic tools and languages (such as Power BI, Python, PySpark, R, RStudio)
  • Knowledge of state health agencies and healthcare reform, e.g., Medicaid, public health, health insurance, and health reform organizations (legislative, executive, governor’s office)
  • Demonstrated ability to self-manage task execution and manage discrete task / project / initiative functions.
  • Working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access as well as the ability to conduct research through use of the internet and other information sources
  • Ability to travel to meet client needs (0-15%) as required

The annual salary range for this position is $89,100.00-$133,700.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • 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

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.


Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.


If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.


Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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