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The World at Abt

Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Global. Creating a more equitable and sustainable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.

We are a team of 4,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment and energy do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.

To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and freedom. We’ll enable your entrepreneurial spirit to design your work as you deem fit, balancing your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you.

Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.

The Opportunity

Abt Global seeks a Senior/Principal Associate with deep policy and management consulting experience relevant to Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) monitoring and oversight. The successful candidate will have leadership roles on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) funded projects and also support business development opportunities within Abt’s Healthcare portfolio. The candidate enjoys working with large teams and building and maintaining relationships with clients. They will maintain excellent relationships with federal agencies/sponsors as well as Abt partners and consultants and be regarded within target agencies and organizations as a subject matter expert in Medicaid and CHIP policy.

Core Responsibilities:

• Serve as project director or equivalent key staff for Medicaid or CHIP managed care projects; oversee activity, reporting requirements, and ensure accuracy, timeliness, and integrity with delivery of client deliverables.

• Manage client relationships and expectations across various entities with competing interests

• Oversee and monitor large interdisciplinary teams within Abt, including subcontractors and consultants

• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of state Medicaid and CHIP program reporting requirements

• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of Federal Medicaid and CHIP regulations, program implementation and monitoring as well as Medicaid managed care, quality measurement, federal authorities, capitation rate-setting, and network access and adequacy

• Support and lead business development efforts related to health policy implementation work, particularly in the Medicaid domain

• Support the market team with strategic planning and the development of new products, operational plans/procedures, and technology solutions to be responsive to emerging client needs, and to help streamline and grow our portfolio of work in these areas.

• Coach, review and delegate work to early and mid-career staff

What We Value

• Abt has the ability to hire at two levels for this position:

• Senior Associate: Bachelor’s + 12, Masters + 10, PHD + 8 years of experience

• Principal Associate: Bachelor’s +15, Masters + 12, PHD +10 years of experience

• Demonstrated commitment to principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in research approaches and interactions with colleagues.

• Demonstrated experience translating research and making it accessible to practice, policy, and/or government audiences.

• Strong interest in public policy research.

• Effective communication in English, orally and in writing.

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

• Experience leading large projects and business development opportunities/proposals (e.g., multiple workstreams, complex technical teams, subcontractors) related to state Medicaid, Federal Medicaid, CHIP, CHIP regulations, and Medicaid managed care required.

• A well-rounded interpersonal skill set with the capacity to build relationships with clients, funders, and to work effectively in a team environment.

• Aptitude and interest in mentoring less-experienced staff and managing multidisciplinary teams.

What We Offer

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and professional development.

Abt Global is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $120,000 to $222,000 and may vary by ten percent depending on candidate geographic location. Salary offers are made based on internal equity and market analysis.

Disclaimer: Abt Global Inc. will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.

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