Consultant, Health Care

Position Overview

The Health Care Consultant will work closely with firm management to lead complex internal and external projects. This will involve hands‑on work with client staff, providers, executives, vendors and other stakeholders to successfully implement innovative care models and improve health outcomes.

• Work closely with additional members of the consulting team, executives and staff to accomplish goals, objectives and strategic plans for the company.
• Provide project management support including day‑to‑day operations, maintaining work plans and timelines, preparing status reports, ensuring effective coordination with clients and team members.
• Assist in development of proposals, project deliverables, white papers and other client or internal materials.
• Support performance improvement efforts, including process assessment, data collection and reporting.
• Design and develop analytic models using Excel to provide decision‑support for consulting projects.
• Accountable for proactive risk management at various levels, including quality/firm standards, operational/PM risks, communication, budget and resource constraints.
• Draft scopes of work and support active project management with team; support problem‑solving initiatives alongside team.
• Assist in building tools for service line or technical area of expertise.
• Lead or support related internal improvement initiatives and reporting processes.
• Maintain deep understanding of the firm’s service lines/offerings and seek opportunities to understand and participate in the business‑development pipeline and sales cycle.
• Support business‑development initiatives at the consultant level including co‑authoring articles, creating sales presentations, supporting proposals, drafting speaker proposals, co‑authoring case studies and various networking activities.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state and federal regulations and ethical standards.

• Master’s degree in an applicable field preferred (e.g., MBA, MPH, MHA, MPA).
• 1‑3 years of health care and/or consulting experience.
• Open to traveling up to 80%.
• Prior experience in at least two of the following areas preferred: clinical program design, implementation and/or operations; care coordination; population health management; health information technology; health plan or provider contracting; health care policy with experience in CMS, Medicare, Medicaid and related programs;
  Medicaid or other federal demonstration programs; health care finance.
• Ability to work effectively on multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Skills related to effective project management, including strong work ethic, attention to detail, time management, ability to prioritize, problem‑solving, flexibility and willingness to learn.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as necessary.

• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
• Salary Range: $80,000 – $90,000
• Reports To:
  
  VBC Director or Manager
• Location:
  
  New York (Remote with travel); preference given to candidate in NY.
• Travel:
  Up to 80%
• Work Type:
  Regular (Full Time)
• Benefits:
  Comprehensive, affordable insurance plans for employees and families; yearly wellness stipend; paid parental leave program.