Health Policy and Operations Senior Analyst

Overview

LMI is seeking a skilled Health Policy and Operations Senior Analyst. Position is on the staff of a private, government consulting firm located in Tysons, VA. Work is sponsored by Federal Government departments and agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services. This position may be performed remotely in the United States. 

The successful applicant will become part of a team dedicated to policy, operations, and analytical support work for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), specifically the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The primary focus will be facilitating application review efforts, ensuring that program applicants are aligned with federal regulations, sub-regulatory guidance, and all other programmatic requirements. However, this position will NOT be involved in direct drafting of policy or in influencing policy decisions made by the government. 

LMI is a consultancy dedicated to improving the business of government, drawing from deep expertise in advanced analytics, digital services, logistics, and management and transformation solutions. 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

Success in this role comes from a combination of a passion for healthcare policy, excellent communication abilities, skill in data analysis, strong writing acumen, exceptional attention to detail, commitment to cross-functional teamwork, outstanding client ethic, self-motivated, and a desire to consistently improve in an organization that is dedicated to excellence.  In this role, you will assist our team in ensuring efficient operations and providing excellent support to our clients. 

Each day may require the candidate to: 

• Lead analysis of healthcare and application data as well as technical documents using spreadsheets or other analytical tools to track applications, identify trends, and/or identify areas for improvement 

• Apply project management rigor/processes to address issues as and when they arise 

• Support leading meetings with our team and all stakeholders (e.g., client, sub-contractors, contractors, etc.)  

• Develop and maintain operational plans, guidance documents, instructions, and standard operating procedures as well as public-facing and CMS-internal documents to support program operations 

• Research, learn, and apply relevant policy, guidance, and regulations to respond to inquiries 

• Proactively identify gaps that operational and tactical plans can resolve 

• 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 

• Document decisions and approved language in a knowledge repository 

• Solve complex challenges in a timely and appropriate manner with minimal management oversight and attention to quality 

• Respond to internal and external questions and inquiries on assigned tasks and projects 

• Lead, contribute to, and participate in, group meetings with clients and stakeholders 

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

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

• 2-3 years' experience in federal consulting or other healthcare consulting performing in a client-facing role 

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

• Ability to work collaboratively and iterate products with a variety of stakeholders under tight timelines 

• Willingness to take on task streams in a leadership capacity 

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

• Solid analytical skills and experience with data analysis. 

• Superior communication, interpersonal and writing skills 

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. 

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

• Ability to effectively manage multiple deadlines and prioritize assignments in a fast-paced environment 

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. 

DESIRED SKILLS AND BACKGROUND 

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

• Experience working on HHS or CMS projects 

• Ability to advocate for technical platforms to augment analytical processes and deliverables, including input into IT business requirements 

• Understanding of federal healthcare programs and policies 

• Proficiency in Smartsheet and other relevant software tools. 

Target salary range: $64,674 - $105,000

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.