Operations and Health Policy Senior Analyst

LMI; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking an Operations and Health Policy Senior Analyst to work on policy and analytical support for the Department of Health and Human Services. The role, which may be performed remotely, involves developing operational strategies, analyzing data, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance with federal regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and strong skills in communication, data analysis, and project management. Desired qualifications include a Master's degree and experience in healthcare consulting.

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively and iterate products under tight timelines.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain operational plans and guidance documents.
• Analyze healthcare and application data using analytical tools.
• Communicate with stakeholders, including clients and contractors.

Skills

Communication

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Smartsheet

Job description

Overview

LMI is seeking a skilled Operations and Health Policy 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. The position will NOT be involved in direct drafting of policy or influencing policy decisions made by the government.

Responsibilities

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

Daily Tasks

• 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
• Contribute to, and participate in, group meetings with clients and stakeholders
• Analyze healthcare and application data as well as technical documents using spreadsheets or other analytical tools to track applications, identify trends, and identify areas for improvement
• Proactively identify gaps that operational and tactical plans and/or technology can resolve
• Communicate with our team and all stakeholders (e.g., client, sub‑contractors, contractors, etc.)
• Solve complex challenges in a timely and appropriate manner with minimal management oversight and attention to quality
• Research, learn, and apply relevant policy, guidance, and regulations to respond to inquiries
• 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
• Communicate with systems development experts to maintain tools and applications used to fulfill project requirements; conduct testing of system requirements
• Document decisions and approved language in a knowledge repository
• Respond to internal and external questions and inquiries on assigned tasks and projects
• Apply project management rigor/processes to address issues as and when they arise

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline
• Superior communication, interpersonal and writing skills
• Solid analytical skills and experience with data analysis
• Ability to work collaboratively and iterate products with a variety of stakeholders under tight timelines
• 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
• Ability to absorb large amounts of new technical and policy knowledge with minimal guidance
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), particularly Excel

Desired Skills And Background

• Master's degree in a related discipline
• Experience in federal consulting or other healthcare consulting performing in a client‑facing role
• 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
• Willingness to take on task streams in a leadership capacity
• Proficiency in Smartsheet and other relevant software tools

Target salary range: $80,000 - $90,000

The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Final compensation will be determined by various factors including but not limited to your skills, experience, education, and/or certifications.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Government security clearance. Only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, LMI will only consider applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances.