Medicaid Business Consultant - Hybrid

About the role

This position is responsible for supporting the strategic planning, portfolio management, and execution of initiatives that advance Medicaid program mandates and value-driving business priorities. As a member of the portfolio management team, this role helps provide visibility into divisional initiatives, supports prioritization and resource planning, evaluates business impacts, and partners with stakeholders to ensure strategic work is aligned, coordinated, and progressing toward organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Developing business cases, portfolio reporting, dashboards, presentations, and leadership materials
• Conducting impact analyses
• Identifying risks and opportunities
• Tracking progress across a portfolio of strategic projects and programs
• Working closely with leaders and cross-functional teams across the enterprise to translate business needs into actionable plans
• Facilitating stakeholder alignment
• Supporting the successful implementation of complex initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree and 3 years' experience OR 7 years' experience in business analysis, process improvement, strategic planning, research, project management, product administration, product operations or relevant health care industry experience
• Project management skills, including strong organization, prioritization and problem solving skills
• Strong oral, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to accept direction and feedback
• Experience interacting with personnel of multiple departments and at various levels in the organization
• Knowledge of strategic planning techniques and industry trends
• Analytical and information synthesis skills
• Experience interpreting business and financial information
• Verbal and written communication and organization skills
• Experience with changing assignments and priorities
• PC proficiency to include MS Office products

Preferred qualifications

• Health insurance or healthcare industry experience preferred
• Experience supporting Medicaid RFP procurement activities
• Healthcare consulting, corporate strategy, or business transformation experience
• Proven ability to translate data-driven insights into strategic recommendations and business actions
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills, including financial and operational analysis

Schedule

This is a Flex (Hybrid) role: 3 days in office; 2 days remote.

Location

Strong preference for this position to be based in the Headquarters office in Chicago, IL. Would also consider candidates in the Richardson, TX HQ.

Compensation

$55,900.00 - $123,500.00. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.