Medicaid Data Strategy Consultant

Consultant, Strategy & Transformation Consulting

We are seeking strong consultants with experience and knowledge of national healthcare reform and its impact on state Medicaid, public health or state and local health and human services programs, including Medicaid Systems, Medicaid policy, 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:

• Understand CMS guidelines, federal and state compliance standards, and how they should be reflected in Medicaid system design and deployment.
• Independently assess and interpret MMIS-related technical documentation (e.g., system design documents, interface control documents, configuration documents, and traceability matrices), ensuring completeness, consistency, and alignment with Medicaid program needs.
• Participate in MMIS system design reviews and technical discussions, offering critical insights based on a deep understanding of Medicaid systems, architecture, and common risk patterns.
• Evaluate requirements traceability, ensuring technical and functional requirements are accurately linked to design, development, testing, and deployment artifacts.
• Support testing lifecycle assessments, including review of system integration testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and end-to-end testing strategies and execution. Identify gaps and prioritize concerns based on risk, coverage, and readiness.
• Contribute to data conversion and migration assessments, including evaluation of mapping, cleansing, and validation activities across key modules such as provider, member, claims, and prior authorization.
• Translate complex technical and system implementation issues into documented actionable insights for diverse stakeholders ranging from Medicaid program staff to system vendors and internal leadership.
• Collaborate with state agencies (including Medicaid, Behavioral Health, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, State Units on Aging, and/or Social/Human Services) to support system modernization and business transformation efforts.
• Perform quantitative data analysis and qualitative research activities to address state research needs
• Research and stay abreast of all states' healthcare transformation efforts
• Manage discrete projects or task areas, contribute to client deliverables, and support ongoing engagement execution.
• Supervise and support the development of staff
• Effectively manage client interaction and manage client expectations
• Provide subject matter expertise, as requested and appropriate
• Assist in proposal development and business development efforts, including identifying new opportunities and supporting pursuits with technical insights.
• Participate in non-client-related firm-building activities
• Participate in analysis of client-identified issues or problems

What You Will Need:

• Requires a University Degree and a minimum of 5-7 years of prior work experience
• Experience of 27 years supporting large-scale healthcare IT programs or consulting experience, including at least 2+ years supporting Medicaid MMIS implementations or Maintenance and Operations (M&O).
• Familiarity with Medicaid regulations, CMS guidelines, and state compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of Medicaid system modules, including eligibility, claims processing, provider enrollment, member management, prior authorization, and other subsystems.
• Demonstrated ability to critically assess system documentation and implementation approaches with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and writing skills, including experience developing and delivering client-ready technical assessments and findings.
• Ability to travel to meet client needs (10-30%) as required
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience performing IV&V, System Integrator, or MMIS implementations/M&O on Medicaid systems
• Direct experience working with or reviewing the work of MMIS vendors.
• Knowledge of state health agencies and healthcare reform, e.g., Medicaid, public health, health insurance, and health reform organizations (legislative, executive, governor's office)
• A master's degree in an IT, business, or health-related field
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and SDLC
• A strategic problem solver
• Demonstrated ability to self-manage task execution and manage discrete task / project / initiative functions.
• Proficiency with project collaboration tools, Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and ability to synthesize research and technical documentation effectively.
• The ability to work overtime as necessary
• Assure high-quality client-ready work product

The annual salary range for this position is $102,000.00-$170,000.00. 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.

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.

• 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

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities 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.

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