Vice President/Executive Director, Federal Medicaid Practice
About Mathematica:
Mathematica applies expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice to improve well-being around the world. We collaborate closely with public- and private-sector partners to translate big questions into deep insights that improve programs, refine strategies, and enhance understanding using data science and analytics. Our work yields actionable information to guide decisions in wide-ranging policy areas, from health, education, early childhood, and family support to nutrition, employment, disability, and international development. Mathematica offers our employees competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of being 100 percent employee owned. As an employee stock owner, you will experience financial benefits of ESOP holdings that have increased in tandem with the company's growth and financial strength. You will also be part of an independent, employee-owned firm that is able to define and further our mission, enhance our quality and accountability, and steadily grow our financial strength. Read more about our benefits here: https://www.mathematica.org/career-opportunities/benefits-at-a-glance.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
As
a national leader in evidence-based decision-making, Mathematica builds on its
extensive knowledge of programs and policies to design and implement solutions
built on high quality data, supported by deep understanding of programs and
policies, and customized for clients' needs. Driven by its mission, Mathematica
finds ways to improve the quality, efficiency, affordability, and financing of
health care, and to promote sound decision-making in care delivery and
financing, quality measures and health systems change. Mathematica also works
to address longstanding issues in health care, such as measuring and improving
health care quality, controlling health care costs, and designing efficient and
effective delivery systems to meet diverse needs.
We
seek a department director for our Federal Medicaid Department (either at the
Executive Director or Vice President level), a mature market, providing
advisory services to the Centers for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS) at the
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Medicaid and CHIP
Payment Advisory Commission (MACPAC) and numerous other U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services offices and agencies. The department leader will
drive results and deepen relationships with CMS and other Federal agencies
working with the Medicaid program, as well as provide support and guidance to
our State Medicaid group. The position
reports to the Senior Vice President of our Federal Payors and Delivery
Transformation (FPDT) division.
Mathematica's
current Federal Medicaid practice is approximately 180 people supporting
programs such as 1115 waiver technical assistance, Medicaid data quality and analytics,
and technical assistance to states on a variety of policy and operational issues. Within other agencies, we also provide support
on evaluation of Medicaid program effectiveness, substance use policy and use
of Medicaid data for analytic purposes.
The
executive should have substantial Medicaid policy and strategy experience, and
significant consulting experience at either the Federal or state levels. The executive should have a track record and
demonstrated ability to build a consulting practice and lead groups of
professionals in a dynamic, ever-changing environment. Mathematica is seeking
someone who can continue to expand an existing and well-respected practice, and
be a business leader in both policy and digital services as Medicaid data and
systems evolve. The ideal candidate will provide strategy and operational oversight
to help Mathematica win and execute complex, high profile engagements, serving
as a partner to CMS and other Federal agencies. In addition, the executive will
develop relationships with the Vice President for State Health, and state
health business development team to provide subject matter support, collaborate
on overlapping policy issues, and resolve potential conflicts of interest.
In
addition, the executive will possess a comfort level operating with other stakeholders
and executives in the healthcare environment to externally represent
Mathematica and the FPDT Division offerings. This person will establish trust
and respect with clients through their superior content knowledge across a
broad range of complex issues.
Mathematica
is seeking a proven leader that can:
Continue to advance Mathematica's industry leading position in Medicaid data analytics and related program implementation across the Federal government
Manage a 130+ person advisory services practice, determining business development priorities, staffing needs, and investment areas
Manage Department and Division level budgets, project revenue, and set targets for growth
Expand Mathematica's ability to provide digital services as CMCS and other Federal agencies evolve their technology capabilities
Bring a solution-minded skillset to operations of a large, diverse practice to continuously improve internal processes, manage needs into the organization, and set overhead spending priorities
Integrate the emerging trends in healthcare such as value-based care and equity issues, with Mathematica's strong market capabilities to strengthen the Medicaid practice
Provide or coordinate thought-leadership around issues critical to Mathematica's Medicaid clients
Collaborate with the Vice President for State Health to share ideas, resolve conflicts, and manage staffing across the Federal and State Medicaid markets
Collaborate across the Mathematica enterprise to bring the best solutions to clients and provide process improvements across the business unit
Required Qualifications:
MPH, MBA, or other graduate degree in a... For full info follow application link.
