Federal Health Consultant

Rios Partners, LLC; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-Sharing

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Insurance (ICHRA)

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO & Holidays

EAP

Job summary

Rios Partners, LLC in Arlington, VA is seeking a Federal Health Consultant to lead the define-and-design phase of CMS dashboards and reports. You will work with CMS leadership to surface key questions, select metrics, and turn data into actionable targets that leaders can act on.

This hybrid role can be based at a client site in the DC metro area, the Arlington office, or remotely. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of CMS/HHS experience (or 3+ years with a Master’s/PhD), plus strong data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and minimum 5 years of relevant CMS/HHS experience.
• Experience supporting CMS, HHS or other federal health agency programs.
• Experience in a product owner or requirements-development role, turning business needs into requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria
• Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills, including data cleaning and documenting calculation logic
• Experience designing dashboards, reports or data visualizations
• Project management experience, including timelines, documentation and stakeholder communications
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Define key business questions with CMS leadership and select the operational metrics.
• Act as product owner for dashboard and reporting solutions; gather stakeholder needs and write requirements and user stories.
• Design dashboards and reports with intuitive, visually compelling designs.
• Analyze data quickly, clean data, and document calculations and business logic.
• Translate data into insights, recommendations and performance targets.
• Guide senior stakeholders through a standardized define-and-design process.
• Manage the work: document decisions, timelines and cross-team communications.
• Brief senior stakeholders with clear findings and recommendations.
• Build relationships with coworkers and clients; maintain a respectful, inclusive approach.
• Deliver results and move from analysis to implementation confidently.

Skills

CMS experience

Data analysis

Dashboard design

Product owner

Stakeholder management

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree AND minimum 5 years of relevant experience

Master's/PhD AND minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Figma

SQL

Jira

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Rios Partners is a mission-driven consulting firm creating positive change by delivering value for our clients, investing in our employees, and solving tough problems that benefit our local and global communities. We ground our approach in empathy, enabling our team members to hear our customers’ challenges better and work together to develop effective solutions. As a team, we know what it takes to move organizations forward with measurable, sustainable results.

Our primary consideration when evaluating candidates is alignment with our Mission and Values.

Job Description

Rios Partners is hiring a Federal Health Consultant for our Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) work. The consultant will lead the define-and-design phase of operational dashboards and reports. That means working with CMS leadership to find the business questions that matter, choosing the right operational metrics, and turning data into insights and targets that leaders can act on. The role needs strategic thinking, creative data visualization and hands‑on analysis in equal measure. We currently work in a hybrid environment: at the client site (Washington, D.C. metro area), at the Rios Partners office in Arlington, VA (Rosslyn metro stop), or virtually. Final schedules are set by client and project.

Federal Health Consultants must be able to:

• Define the questions that matter. Work with client leadership to surface key business questions and pick the operational metrics that answer them.
• Act as a product owner for dashboard and reporting solutions. Gather stakeholder needs, turn them into clear requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria, and prioritize work with development teams.
• Design dashboards and reports. Create intuitive, visually compelling designs and prototypes that make complex data easy to understand.
• Analyze data quickly and accurately. Review data samples, do quick analysis, clean data, and document calculations and business logic so developers can build from them.
• Translate data into insight. Interpret results and turn findings into clear insights, recommendations and performance targets.
• Guide client stakeholders through a standardized process. Lead junior client stakeholders through a repeatable define-and-design approach while building trust at all levels.
• Manage the work. Document decisions and deliverables, manage timelines, and coordinate communications across Rios and client teams.
• Brief senior stakeholders. Present findings and recommendations clearly and persuasively to client leadership.
• Build relationships. Work closely with coworkers and clients. Being polite, inclusive and respectful is crucial.
• Deliver results. Stay tenacious through ambiguity and move effectively from analysis to implementation.

Required Education, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree AND minimum 5 years of relevant experience, OR Master's/PhD AND minimum 3 years of relevant experience
• Experience supporting CMS, HHS or other federal health agency programs, contracts or initiatives
• Experience in a product owner or requirements-development role, turning business needs into requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria
• Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills, including data cleaning and documenting calculation logic
• Experience designing dashboards, reports or data visualizations
• Project management experience, including timelines, documentation and stakeholder communications
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Education, Skills, and Experience

• Current or recent experience supporting CMS operational contracts
• Prior consulting experience
• Proficiency with Figma
• Familiarity with SQL, enough to read or draft business logic for developers (expert-level skills not required)
• Familiarity with Jira or similar agile tools
• Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau or similar BI tools
• Familiarity with CMS data sources, data management processes, quality measurement programs and federal health IT systems
• Experience managing senior and junior client relationships
• Experience supporting Human-Centered Design, Innovation, Org Design, Policy or Healthcare

Additional Information

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident who has lived in the U.S. for the past three consecutive years)
• Must be willing to live in the DC Metro area for the duration of employment
• Willing to accommodate a hybrid work environment

Additional Information

At Rios Partners, we believe that when our team thrives, our company thrives. That’s why we’re proud to offer a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that reflects how much we value our people. Below is an overview of the benefits available to our employees:

Profit-Sharing / Performance Bonus

We believe in shared success. That’s why a portion of company profits is distributed to employees each year through our Profit-Sharing/Performance Bonus program. The total amount may vary based on market conditions, company performance, and individual contributions—but the goal remains the same: to reward the team for our collective achievements.

We help you plan for your future. Rios Partners contributes 3% of your base salary each month to a 401(k) retirement plan, regardless of whether you choose to contribute yourself. You may also make additional contributions. Our 401(k) plan is administered through Fidelity, a leader in retirement planning.

Health Insurance (ICHRA)

We offer flexibility and choice through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA). With ICHRA, Rios Partners contributes tax‑free dollars toward your health insurance premiums, allowing you to select the plan that fits your needs rather than being restricted to a one‑size‑fits‑all group plan.

Vision Insurance

We offer vision coverage through MetLife to help you care for your eye health. The plan includes benefits for eye exams, glasses, contact lenses, and more.

Rios Partners will pay the first $25 of the premium. We offer Dental coverage through MetLife to help you care for Oral Health. Employees will have the option to choose from two plans depending on their needs.

Disability Insurance

Rios Partners provides both short-term and long-term disability insurance at no cost to you. This coverage, offered through MetLife, ensures that you're protected in case of illness or injury that prevents you from working.

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

We value work‑life balance. You’ll receive:

• 15 days of PTO annually, with additional days based on your tenure
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Additional paid time off for life events such as bereavement, jury duty, and voting

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Your well‑being matters. Our EAP, provided through Health Advocate, offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges—including mental health counseling, substance abuse, parenting support, grief counseling, and more. Work/life resources and healthcare navigation assistance are also included.

Training and Development

Rios Partners is committed to helping you achieve your highest potential. Our personal view is that this is best accomplished through a combination of client engagements, opportunities to take on new roles within the team, and internal (team) / external (expert) training.

Disclaimer

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rios Partners is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.