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Accenture Health Payer Government Programs Operations Consultant/Manager in New York City, New York
Health Consulting | Payer Government Programs Operations Consultant/Manager
We work with C-suite executives, leaders and boards of the world’s leading organizations, helping them reinvent every part of their enterprise to drive greater growth, enhance competitiveness, implement operational improvements, reduce cost, deliver sustainable 360° stakeholder value, and set a new performance frontier for themselves and the industry in which they operate. Our deep industry and functional expertise is supported by proprietary assets and solutions that help organizations transform faster and become more resilient. Underpinned by technology, data, analytics, AI, change management, talent and sustainability capabilities, our Strategy & Consulting services help architect and accelerate all aspects of an organization’s total enterprise reinvention.
As a Health Payer Government Programs Operations Manager , your primary responsibilities may include:
Consulting Project Delivery
Manage day-to-day operations of government health payer programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards, client expectations, and industry best practices.
Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients' government health payer operations to identify areas for optimization and growth.
Develop and implement operational processes to improve program efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance program accuracy, improve member experience, and reduce administrative burden.
Define and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop dashboards to monitor program performance, identify trends, and track areas for improvement.
Leading Transformational Change
Lead large-scale transformation initiatives in government health payer operations, focusing on streamlining processes, enhancing service delivery, and achieving operational excellence.
Drive transformational change and lead change initiatives that require a deep understanding of functional processes, combined with the ability to navigate across business domains and align with emerging technologies.
Compliance and Regulatory Oversight
Monitor changes in federal and state regulations to ensure all programs adhere to compliance standards, including audits, reporting, and quality benchmarks.
Advise clients on regulatory updates, helping them adjust operations and processes to remain compliant with evolving healthcare laws and regulations.
Client Relationship Management
Serve as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders, building and maintaining strong relationships and providing strategic guidance on government program operations.
Conduct regular progress updates, address client needs, and offer insights and solutions to improve program performance and achieve desired outcomes.
Team Leadership and Development
Lead and mentor a team of analysts and consultants, fostering a high-performance and collaborative work environment.
Provide training and development opportunities to support team members’ professional growth and align their skills with project needs.
Travel
As needed, up to 80%
Why should I join the Accenture Health team?
Innovate every day. Be at the forefront of designing and delivering health technology solutions that push boundaries and create new opportunities for our clients.
Lead with the industry’s best . Join an industry-recognized healthcare leader with more than 20,000 global healthcare professionals collaborating to drive enterprise-wide transformational projects on a global scale. Accenture has worked with more than 200 clients to deliver healthcare transformation to meet the diverse needs of patients and members.
Learn and grow continuously. Harness unmatched training and professional development to help you build and advance your health, consultative and delivery skills. With learning resources, interactive classroom courses, real-life client simulations and ongoing mentoring available when you need it, you’ll expand your thinking beyond the core Workday implementation.
Here’s what you need:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration , Healthcare Management, Public Health, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in health payer operations (EG, membership, claims, provider operations) , program management, or consulting, with a focus on government-funded health programs (e.g., Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP).
Bonus points if you have :
Master's degree preferred.
Experience working with or leading global teams.
Thrive in a diverse, fast paced environment.
Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
Leadership experience, including team management and project oversight.
Demonstrated experience with Medicare/Medicaid and ACA regulations and compliance requirements, with proven experience in regulatory adherence, risk management, and program auditing.
What’s in it for you?
You will be part of a diverse, vibrant, global Accenture community; teams pushing the boundaries of new business capabilities and emerging technologies and services, sharing their experiences and lessons learned with each other. You’ll have the chance to thrive in an environment where your ideas are valued and your voice matters.
At Accenture, you will be able to work on meaningful and innovative projects, powered by the latest technologies and industry best practices such as event-driven architectures and domain driven design.
Accenture will continually invest in your learning and growth. You'll learn from and work with Accenture’s certified practitioners and Accenture will support you in growing your own tech stack, sales skills, and certifications.
You'll be immersed in the design and implementation of human-centric solutions to help solve complex challenges with some of the world’s largest companies.
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York or Washington as set forth below.We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
Information on benefits is here. (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/local/total-rewards)
Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $63,800 to $293,800
Colorado $63,800 to $253,800
District of Columbia $68,000 to $270,300
Illinois $59,100 to $253,800
Minnesota $63,800 to $253,800
Maryland $59,100 to $235,000
New York $59,100 to $293,800
Washington $68,000 to $270,300
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