• We are seeking a strong Senior Consultant with experience and knowledge of national healthcare reform and its impact on state Medicaid, public health or state and local health and human services programs • Assist state agencies, including Medicaid, Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities, State Units on Aging and/or Social/Human Services in the development of strategic plans to support the statewide implementation of healthcare reform • Understand Medicaid eligibility requirements, processes and systems • Understand federal agency mapping for services and supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities • Understand Person Centered Thinking and Planning and Self-Determination for Home and Community Based Services • Assist clients in assessing business and technical requirements related to the implementation of program initiatives • Demonstrate knowledge of current programs, policies, and initiatives critical to services offered to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities • Research and stay abreast of state and national healthcare transformation efforts • Perform data and qualitative research activities to address state research needs • Document and communicate findings and support development of recommendations and follow-up steps to respond to findings • Identify and collaborate with broad range of healthcare stakeholders • Participate in analysis of client-identified issues or problems • Manage projects and engagements of various sizes and durations • Supervise and support the development of staff • Effectively manage client interaction and managing client expectations • Provide subject matter expertise, as requested and appropriate • Help develop business with new clients, as requested • Participate in non-client related firm-building activities