Health Analyst

Overview

LMI is seeking a skilled Health Senior Analyst. Successful LMI Health Senior Analyst demonstrate competency in critical thinking, multitasking, team work, and time management. 

LMI is a consultancy dedicated to improving the business of government, drawing from deep expertise in advanced analytics, digital services, logistics, and management advisory services. Established as a private, not-for-profit organization in 1961, LMI is a trusted third party to federal civilian and defense agencies, free of commercial and political bias. We operate completely free of political and commercial bias, and we are entirely aligned with the goals of our clients. Our clients value our specialized services in logistics, intelligence, homeland security, health care, and energy and environment markets. We believe government can make a difference, and we seek talented, hardworking people who share that conviction. We offer a generous compensation package with excellent benefits that start the first day of employment. Business casual dress, flex time, and tuition reimbursement are a few of our many work-life benefits available to our employees.

Responsibilities

Work will be in support of the Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services. This work will be focused on supporting a Tier II Policy Help Desk, and is not a technical help desk. 

Success in this role comes from a combination of a passion for healthcare policy, exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, data analysis, commitment to cross-functional teamwork, outstanding client ethic, and a desire to consistently improve in an organization that is dedicated to excellence. Each day may require the candidate to: 

• Support development of frameworks, plans, policies, and protocols that unify and integrate delivery of health information. 

• Develop and maintain new operational plans (instructions and SOPS) related to those in CMS’ care, taking existing documentation and unifying into an integrated framework, and proactively identifying gaps that operational and tactical plans can resolve. 

• Research, learn, and apply relevant federal policy, guidance, and regulations at the federal and state level to respond to inquiries using analytical writing skills. 

• Review technical documents and statement of works to identify potential issues and develop draft responses and/or solutions to these issues.  

• Understand organization-specific datasets. 

• Perform data analyses to draft policy help desk answers to routine and ad hoc questions about health systems and regulatory compliance in a manner which explains to non-technical stakeholders. 

• Utilize various information systems to perform validation and verification of data by comparing and analyzing from multiple sources and reporting findings in a meaningful way. 

• Interface with clients and stakeholders. 

• Document decisions and approved language in a knowledge repository.  

• Communicate with systems development experts to maintain tools and applications used to fulfill project requirements. 

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence. 

This position will NOT be involved in drafting or influencing policy decisions made by the government. 

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in health policy, health systems management, public policy, public administration, business management (with an analytical focus) or related discipline.  

• Strong analytical skills. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 

• 2-4 years’ experience in federal consulting. 

• 2-4 years’ experience in data analysis and reporting. 

• Superior communication and writing skills.   

• Ability to multi-task between complex projects during seasonal peak periods. 

• Ability to absorb large amounts of new technical and policy knowledge without a lot of guidance. 

DESIRED SKILLS AND BACKGROUND

• Master’s degree in health policy, health systems management, public policy, public administration, business management (with an analytical focus) or related discipline.  

• Understanding of federal regulations, programs, and policies surrounding healthcare and changing rules / requirements 

• Concentration in health policy or healthcare management. 

• Expert knowledge of Excel, ServiceNow, Jira. 

• Willingness to assume a leadership capacity.   

• Experience with Medicaid, Medicaid data, Medicaid managed care, and learning and diffusion. 

• 4+ years of experience in data analysis and reporting. 

• 4+ years of experience in federal consulting performing in client-facing role. 

Target salary range: $64,674 - $113,826

Disclaimer: 

The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.