DESCRIPTION/ JOB SUMMARY

Sellers Dorsey is a national leading healthcare consultancy firm focused on Medicaid strategy and Medicaid finance. We deliver impactful outcomes for our clients with a combination of technical expertise and deep understanding of public policy, government and the national and local political landscape.

Sellers Dorsey is seeking a Consultant who will support a portfolio that involves financial and policy initiatives connected to directed payment projects contained within the National Medicaid Finance portfolio. The Consultant provides project management services to project teams and is responsible for direct service delivery and client satisfaction for large, complex, multi-year initiatives. The Consultant supports the Associate Director(s) and Senior Consultant(s).  The responsibilities will include setting goals, timelines, and strategies related to projects and problem solving with project leaders.  Sellers Dorsey core values are Accountability, Growth, Openness, Respect, and Well-being, which we practice for ourselves and our clients, every day. 

This is a full-time position based in our Firm's Philadelphia, PA office where a hybrid work schedule is available to all employees. 

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

General Responsibilities and Expectations

• Consultants are responsible for keeping current on the changing federal regulatory environment, learning state specific regulations to support assigned projects, and staying current on industry trends.
• Consultants are expected to account for hours on a weekly basis. They will be assigned to project teams to service clients and will also spend time on sales and marketing and administration activities as needed. Consultants are expected to review periodic activity reports and work with their supervisors and develop strategies to ensure targets are met.
• Consultants are expected to travel as needed to meet the needs of client servicing, marketing, and business development. Consultants understand that work may require periodic availability on weekends and nights.

Consulting Services

• Assist in the development of the project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders, and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Assist with strategic approach outlined by project team and ongoing implementation of projects.
• Develop and maintain a detailed, comprehensive project plan to monitor project milestones and deliverables.
• Generate sound and progressive solutions that meet client needs.
• Assist in the production of client deliverables.
• Assist with data collection and analysis including development of written summaries.
• Write various documents to contextualize technical information into understandable narratives.
• Depending upon specific areas of expertise, assume increasing levels of responsibility on a diverse range of projects and project tasks; develop consulting expertise that can be replicated in future projects.
• Anticipates, escalate and propose solutions for service, quality or risk issues.
• Conduct research and literature reviews using appropriate industry publications and databases; analyze findings regarding healthcare policies, programs and technology.
• Assist with the design and/or implementation of evaluations and assessments (e.g., survey development, conducting stakeholder interviews, focus groups or site visits).
• Assist with meeting, conference, panel, hearing, etc. planning and coordination.
• Prepare for and participate in both internal team and external client meetings.
• Work with Associate Directors and Senior Consultants concurrently and manage time effectively.
• Achieve personal performance goals across multiple projects and clients.

Business Development

• Expand one’s own internal and external professional network
• Participate in industry/professional association activities
• In coordination with the marketing team, produce and review content for selected internal and external marketing tools, such as Firm newsletters, conference presentations, website content, and marketing webinars to highlight the Firm's capabilities, subject matter expertise and successes.

Knowledge Management

• Leverage policy and/or healthcare expertise to help Firm develop, document and communicate new solutions.
• Stay current on trends, processes, tools, and methodologies in area of expertise.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree and at least five (5) years' work experience in a healthcare policy administration role and/or in the healthcare consulting industry; advanced degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Health, Health Administration, business, economics or MBA preferred (or additional relevant experience in lieu of such advanced degree)
• Experience with Medicaid preferred.

_ Skills_

• Demonstrate clear writing, confident presentation and effective facilitation skills.
• Tailor communication to effectively reach audiences.
• Ability to interact professionally with clients and other outside audiences.
• Experience organizing and coordinating the work of others.
• Ability to manage several complex projects and client initiatives at once. Ability to stay focused on long term goals.
• Previous project/task management experience strongly desired; attention to detail, a must.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Experience delivering services on several projects simultaneously.
• Time management skills.
• Research and analytical skills desired.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint required.

CORE BEHAVIORS AND COMPETENCIES

• Build positive relationships within and outside the Firm.
• Treat clients, strategic partners and fellow employees with respect and professionalism in all interactions.
• Take ownership for one’s professional development by increasing knowledge, skills and abilities in areas that are critical to the Firm’s success.
• Collaborate and share knowledge with other Firm staff.
• Demonstrate formal and ad hoc team leadership in projects, issues or organizations that are critical to achieving the Firm’s strategic goals.
• Be self-motivated, and be an advocate for one’s abilities and talents, both internally and externally.
• Ability to receive constructive feedback and seek opportunities for professional development both informally and through training programs.

KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS/EXPECTATIONS:

• Individual performance goals.
• Successful completion of deliverables, tasks, projects.
• Professional development.

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at reasonableaccommodations@sellersdorsey.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement.

This position requires that you be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Requests for reasonable accommodation on the basis of disability and/or sincerely held religious beliefs will be provided subject to undue hardship.

Sellers Dorsey maintains a Drug-Free workplace.