Medicaid Junior Consultant

Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals throughout the U.S.—all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm is a member of a family of companies with experience in all 50 states, and clients in three Canadian provinces and Europe. PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector. To learn more, visit www.publicconsultinggroup.com.

This role supports the evolving project and business development needs of PCG Health’s Medicaid Program Integrity and Provider Oversight teams. The Business Analyst will support the success of client engagements that help PCG's State partners safeguard Medicaid funds and protect beneficiaries, while also contributing to efforts that drive the growth and impact of PCG’s Medicaid services business lines.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides project management support across multiple client engagements.
• Prepares and presents parts of written status reports for clients.
• Completes analysis on large data sets to identify trends, gaps, or opportunities related to Medicaid program oversight efforts, and to improve internal project processes or workflows.
• Develops competency in federal and state policy, specifically Medicaid payment and provider oversight.
• Assists with the implementation of major project phases or tasks.
• Supports business development activities, including conducting research on industry trends, contributing to team discussions, and identifying RFP leads and opportunities.
• Participates on proposal development teams, including writing and coordinating submissions.
• Assists with preparation of other written reports, major deliverables, and other materials for clients.
• Collects and enters project related data.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of project budgets and prepare client invoices.
• Other responsibilities as necessary.

Required Skills

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, research, presentation, time management, problem-solving, and oral and written communication skills.
• A detail-oriented problem solving approach to business and technical issues.
• Flexibility and willingness to embrace change.
• Self-starter possessing intellectual curiosity.
• Enthusiasm for life-long learning and staying well-informed about current industry issues.
• A commitment to deliver exceptional client service.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to review and analyze data, policy, and legislation.
• Ability to work both in a team situation and autonomously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, in particular Access, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• IIBA and/or PMI certifications a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience in consulting, public sector, or other relevant field.

Supervisory Responsibility

• None

Working Conditions

• Remote Office Setting
• Some travel required

The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or skills of personnel so classified.

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Remote Work Statement:

This position is a remote, work from home position. PCG is a remote-friendly organization and is committed to creating a culture where remote work remains a vital part of the company’s success. To be successful in a remote work role at PCG, you must:

• be available during your set working hours.
• have a safe, private, and distraction-free environment in which to complete your work, and
• be able to give your full attention to the completion of your PCG job duties.

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Some travel to the office or elsewhere may be required for team meetings, client meetings, etc.

We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until filled.

PCG provides the following reasonable range of compensation for this role: $55,000 - $67,000 and a potential discretionary bonus.

 

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