Healthcare Claims Analytics Senior Consultant

## Healthcare Claims Analytics Senior Consultant Apply:
US - VA, McLean:
US - Remote (Any location):
US - VA, Arlington:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
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** Job Family:
** Management Consulting
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* Travel Required:

** Up to 25%
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* Clearance Required:

** Ability to Obtain Public Trust
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* What You Will Do:

** We are seeking Consultants with foundational experience in healthcare claims data, including exposure to validating, loading, processing, and analyzing claims across various payer types (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, VA, Commercial). This role supports the development and execution of claims analyses and audits aimed at reducing improper payments, identifying potential fraud, and uncovering patterns that inform payment policy and cost-saving strategies.
* Demonstrate working knowledge of claims datasets and healthcare reimbursement concepts.
* Assist in gathering and interpreting business and technical requirements for claims audits and post-payment analysis.
* Conduct data-driven and qualitative research to support payment policy evaluation and anomaly detection.
* Build dashboards and reports using coding tools to visualize claims trends and audit findings.
* Research and summarize industry-standard coding rules and contribute to reimbursement policy discussions.
* Document findings and support the development of recommendations and follow-up actions.
* Contribute to analytics that identify payment trends, errors, and improper payment risks.
* Stay informed on state healthcare reform efforts and emerging policy changes.
* Translate research and claims review insights into business requirements for analytics tools.
* Respond to inquiries and disputes related to claims edits and policy interpretation.
* Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to support project delivery.
* Support project management activities and contribute to client interactions.
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* What You Will Need:

*** Bachelor’s degree.
* At least 3+ years of professional experience, including 1+ year working with datasets to derive insights and solve problems and 1+ year of experience collaborating with internal or external stakeholders.
* Technical coding proficiency (e.g., SQL, Python, R) and experience developing basic dashboards and data visualizations.
* Exposure to healthcare data analytics and claims data.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to prepare high-quality deliverables.
* Interest in state health agencies, Medicare/Medicaid, VA, and healthcare reform.
* Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
** What Would Be Nice To Have:
*** 4+ years of experience in claims processing, medical coding, auditing, or healthcare operations.
* Familiarity with reimbursement methodologies, provider contracts, and claims resolution practices.
* Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools for advanced data visualization.
* Strong written and oral communication skills.
* Ability to manage tasks independently and contribute to project execution.
* While this role is available remotely, strong preference will be given to candidates local to the DMV area who are willing and able to work onsite 2-3 days/week in our Tysons office.  The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$. 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.
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* 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
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