Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals throughout the U.S.—all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm is a member of a family of companies with experience in all 50 states, and clients in six Canadian provinces and Europe. PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector. To learn more, visit www.publicconsultinggroup.com.

Duties and Responsibilities

Actuarial

Serve as an actuary and carry out related project work across multiple public health care projects, including Medicaid programsServe as a subject matter expert in health care finance, actuarial methods and standardsSupport the design and implementation of rate structures and methodologies, and ensure consistency with federal regulations and actuarial standardsSupport alternative payment model design and implementationConduct actuarial cost and other financial analysesInterpret and synthesize quantitative findings to facilitate decision makingWork collaboratively across teams and project streamsIdentify project risks and opportunities, and develop sustainable solutions to address theseCommunicate complex methods and principles in a straightforward and understandable way

Consulting

Conducts project management activities including project planning and status reportingFacilitates client discussions relating to healthcare financingManages daily project functions and client interactionServes as project lead and primary client contact for one or more projects relating to healthcare financeReviews business operations for service and efficiency improvementsEvaluates programs and makes recommendations for improvementsAnalyzes and interprets federal and state law and regulationAssesses best practices and provide technical assistance to clientsManages small projects, staff and tasks with limited supervision while meeting and exceeding performance expectationsDelegates tasks and responsibilities to team membersPrepares other written reports and materials for clients

Business Development

Supports strategic planning relating to identifying and pursuing actuarial opportunitiesIdentifies and reviews Requests for Proposals (RFPs)Supports direct business development activities including meeting with potential clients and preparing materials for business development meetingsLeads proposal writing teams, including writing sections, coordinating efforts, and preparing proposal submissions

General

Critical thinking and creative problem solvingWork closely with government agenciesDemonstrated initiative and the ability to successfully identify new business opportunities and up-sell to existing customers

Required Skills

Knowledge of and experience with all aspects of the healthcare marketplace including plan design, pricing, reserving, benchmarking, financial management/analysis including experience projections, and administrationMedicaid actuarial experience (any state program, health insurer or Federal agency) or actuarial consulting experience; experience with Medicaid managed care capitation rate development and/or fee-for-service rate development, and Medicaid waivers is a plusExcellent critical thinking, quantitative, analytical and problem solving skillsAbility to prioritize and work across multiple projects/engagementsAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft Products, specifically ExcelStrong interpersonal, oral and written communication skillsExperience and ability to effectively evaluate client needs and providing client service

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors degree

Experience

5+ years of actuarial experience with particular emphasis on healthcare

Certification

ASA or FSA required

MAAA preferred

Working Conditions

Remote; up to 25% travel

Compensation:

Compensation for roles at Public Consulting Group varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.  As required by applicable law, PCG provides the following reasonable range of compensation for this role below. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role, including medical and dental care benefits, 401k, PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave.

EEO Statement:

Public Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We believe that we work best when our employees feel empowered and accepted, and that starts by honoring each of our unique life experiences. At PCG, all aspects of employment regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are based on merit, business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. PCG will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. PCG believes in health, equality, and prosperity for everyone so we can succeed in changing the ways the public sector, including health, education, technology and human services industries, work.