Federal Health Consultant

SummaryRios Partners is a mission-driven consulting firm creating positive change by delivering value for our clients, investing in our employees, and solving tough problems that benefit our local and global communities. We ground our approach in empathy, enabling our team members to hear our customers’ challenges better and work together to develop effective solutions. As a team, we know what it takes to move organizations forward with measurable, sustainable results. Our primary consideration when evaluating candidates is alignment with our Mission and Values. Job DescriptionRios Partners is hiring a Federal Health Consultant for our Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) work. The consultant will lead the define-and-design phase of operational dashboards and reports. That means working with CMS leadership to find the business questions that matter, choosing the right operational metrics, and turning data into insights and targets that leaders can act on. The role needs strategic thinking, creative data visualization and hands-on analysis in equal measure. We currently work in a hybrid environment: at the client site (Washington, D.C. metro area), at the Rios Partners office in Arlington, VA (Rosslyn metro stop), or virtually. Final schedules are set by client and project. Federal Health Consultants must be able to:Define the questions that matter. Work with client leadership to surface key business questions and pick the operational metrics that answer them.Act as a product owner for dashboard and reporting solutions. Gather stakeholder needs, turn them into clear requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria, and prioritize work with development teams.Design dashboards and reports. Create intuitive, visually compelling designs and prototypes that make complex data easy to understand.Analyze data quickly and accurately. Review data samples, do quick analysis, clean data, and document calculations and business logic so developers can build from them.Translate data into insight. Interpret results and turn findings into clear insights, recommendations and performance targets.Guide client stakeholders through a standardized process. Lead junior client stakeholders through a repeatable define-and-design approach while building trust at all levels.Manage the work. Document decisions and deliverables, manage timelines, and coordinate communications across Rios and client teams.Brief senior stakeholders. Present findings and recommendations clearly and persuasively to client leadership.Build relationships. Work closely with coworkers and clients. Being polite, inclusive and respectful is crucial.Deliver results. Stay tenacious through ambiguity and move effectively from analysis to implementation. Required Education, Skills, and ExperienceBachelor's degree AND minimum 5 years of relevant experience, OR Master's/PhD AND minimum 3 years of relevant experienceExperience supporting CMS, HHS or other federal health agency programs, contracts or initiativesExperience in a product owner or requirements-development role, turning business needs into requirements, user stories and acceptance criteriaStrong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills, including data cleaning and documenting calculation logicExperience designing dashboards, reports or data visualizationsProject management experience, including timelines, documentation and stakeholder communicationsProficiency with Excel and PowerPoint Preferred Education, Skills, and ExperienceCurrent or recent experience supporting CMS operational contractsPrior consulting experienceProficiency with FigmaFamiliarity with SQL, enough to read or draft business logic for developers (expert-level skills not required)Familiarity with Jira or similar agile toolsFamiliarity with Power BI, Tableau or similar BI toolsFamiliarity with CMS data sources, data management processes, quality measurement programs and federal health IT systemsExperience managing senior and junior client relationshipsExperience supporting Human-Centered Design, Innovation, Org Design, Policy or Healthcare Additional InformationU.S. work authorization requiredAbility to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident who has lived in the U.S. for the past three consecutive years)Must be willing to live in the DC Metro area for the duration of employmentWilling to accommodate a hybrid work environment Additional InformationRios Partners Employee Benefits OverviewAt Rios Partners, we believe that when our team thrives, our company thrives. That’s why we’re proud to offer a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that reflects how much we value our people. Below is an overview of the benefits available to our employees: Profit-Sharing / Performance BonusWe believe in shared success. That’s why a portion of company profits is distributed to employees each year through our Profit-Sharing/Performance Bonus program. The total amount may vary based on market conditions, company performance, and individual contributions—but the goal remains the same: to reward the team for our collective achievements. Retirement Plan (401k)We help you plan for your future. Rios Partners contributes 3% of your base salary each month to a 401(k) retirement plan, regardless of whether you choose to contribute yourself. You may also make additional contributions. Our 401(k) plan is administered through Fidelity, a leader in retirement planning. Health Insurance (ICHRA)We offer flexibility and choice through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA). With ICHRA, Rios Partners contributes tax-free dollars toward your health insurance premiums, allowing you to select the plan that fits your needs rather than being restricted to a one-size-fits-all group plan. Vision InsuranceWe offer vision coverage through MetLife to help you care for your eye health. The plan includes benefits for eye exams, glasses, contact lenses, and more. Dental InsuranceRios Partners will pay the first $25 of the premium. We offer Dental coverage through MetLife to help you care for Oral Health. Employees will have the option to choose from two plans depending on their needs. Disability InsuranceRios Partners provides both short-term and long-term disability insurance at no cost to you. This coverage, offered through MetLife, ensures that you're protected in case of illness or injury that prevents you from working. Paid Time Off (PTO) and HolidaysWe value work-life balance. You’ll receive:15 days of PTO annually, with additional days based on your tenure12 paid holidays per yearAdditional paid time off for life events such as bereavement, jury duty, and voting Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Your well-being matters. Our EAP, provided through Health Advocate, offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges—including mental health counseling, substance abuse, parenting support, grief counseling, and more. Work/life resources and healthcare navigation assistance are also included. Training and DevelopmentRios Partners is committed to helping you achieve your highest potential. Our personal view is that this is best accomplished through a combination of client engagements, opportunities to take on new roles within the team, and internal (team) / external (expert) training. DisclaimerEqual Opportunity EmployerRios Partners is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.