Rios Partners · 5 days ago
Federal Health Consultant (CMS)
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $130K/yr
3+ years expRios Partners is seeking Federal Health Consultants with demonstrated experience supporting the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The role involves developing solutions for CMS in areas such as organizational design, strategy, and process efficiency while working in a hybrid environment.
Business DevelopmentConsulting
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Demonstrate familiarity with CMS’s organizational structure, data systems (e.g., Chronic Conditions Data Warehouse, Medicaid/Medicare claims), and/or program operations
Apply knowledge of CMS regulations, policies, and data privacy requirements to client engagements
Build relationships with Rios Partners employees and clients. This job requires extensive team interaction with both co-workers and clients. Being polite, inclusive, and respectful is crucial
Frame problems in a manner that identifies the root cause. We are looking for individuals who can dig beyond initial symptoms and pinpoint core challenges before developing solutions
Analyze data quickly and efficiently. Rios Partners is a data-driven organization; we support our hypotheses with accurate analysis. The ability to quickly identify required data, gather it, and analyze it in an efficient manner is critical to success
Lead and mentor team members. Helping our core group of employees is crucial to the company’s growth
Brief materials to stakeholders and senior clients. This role in the company is often entrusted to interact one-on-one with leadership and management from client firms
Communicate in a professional and persuasive manner. We expect all members of the team to be able to understand their work and present clearly and coherently it to outside parties
Deliver results. In short, we get stuff done and we’re looking for team members that do not give up when they encounter challenges and know how to effectively transition from analysis to implementation. Rios is looking for tenacity
Qualification
Required
Minimum 3 years of direct experience supporting CMS programs, contracts or initiatives
Proven ability to navigate CMS's data management processes
Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills
Proficiency with Excel and Power Point
Bachelor's degree AND minimum 5 years of relevant experience
Master's/PhD AND minimum 3 years of relevant experience
Demonstrate familiarity with CMS's organizational structure, data systems (e.g., Chronic Conditions Data Warehouse, Medicaid/Medicare claims), and/or program operations
Apply knowledge of CMS regulations, policies, and data privacy requirements to client engagements
Build relationships with Rios Partners employees and clients
Frame problems in a manner that identifies the root cause
Analyze data quickly and efficiently
Lead and mentor team members
Brief materials to stakeholders and senior clients
Communicate in a professional and persuasive manner
Deliver results
U.S. work authorization required
Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance (i.e. must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident who has resided in US for past three years consecutively)
Must be willing to live in DC Metro area for duration of employment with Rios Partners
Willing to accommodate a hybrid work environment
Preferred
Service to community, nation, and world
Experiences supporting Human Centered Design, Supply Chain, Innovation, Org Design, Policy, or Healthcare
Power BI, Tableau, Python capabilities
Experience managing teams of 2-4 direct reports
Experience managing senior client relationships
Experience supporting CMS, HHS, and/or other federal health agencies
Familiarity with CMS data sources, quality measurement programs, and federal health IT systems
Candidates with prior CMS clearance or experience working with CMS contractors are strongly preferred
Benefits
Profit-Sharing / Performance Bonus
Retirement Plan (401k)
Health Insurance (ICHRA)
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
Parental Leave (Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Training and Development
Company
Rios Partners
Rios Partners provides management consulting services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Joshua Riojas
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-09-23
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