Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Public Consulting Group LLC is a public-sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies. The Fire & EMS Consultant will lead and support projects involving EMS, fire services, healthcare financing, Medicaid reimbursement, and public-sector consulting while managing client relationships, research, analysis, reports, recommendations, project workstreams, and business development efforts.
Responsibilities
- Reviews and becomes a subject matter expert in EMS, fire services, Medicaid financing, reimbursement programs, and public-sector consulting operations
- Evaluates client programs and develops recommendations to improve operational effectiveness, financial sustainability, and program outcomes
- Analyzes and interprets federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and reimbursement methodologies
- Assesses industry best practices and provides technical assistance and strategic guidance to clients
- Manages projects, staff, and assigned tasks with limited supervision while meeting or exceeding performance expectations
- Facilitates client meetings, stakeholder discussions, workshops, and presentations
- Delegates tasks and responsibilities to project team members and provides oversight of assigned work products
- Manages day-to-day project activities, client communications, and deliverable development
- Participates in business development and sales activities, including relationship management, opportunity tracking, and conference participation
- Leads proposal development efforts, including writing technical sections, coordinating contributors, reviewing content, and preparing final submissions
- Develops written reports, financial analyses, presentations, and other client-facing materials
- Conducts research and analysis related to healthcare reimbursement, cost reporting, provider assessment programs, ambulance reimbursement, and related public-sector initiatives
- Develops and reviews data analyses, financial models, and recommendations to support client decision-making
- Monitors emerging federal and state policy developments and evaluates their impact on client programs and operations
Skills
- Ability to understand service delivery systems administered by state and local governments and monitored by federal regulators
- Ability to understand and develop expertise in complex federal and state regulations, reimbursement methodologies, and program requirements
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools
- Ability to use sound judgment in completing assignments and seeking guidance when appropriate
- Attention to detail and ability to work with large datasets while producing accurate and defensible results
- Ability to manage projects within established timelines and budgets while maintaining a high level of quality
- Commitment to exceptional client service and relationship management
- Creative problem-solving ability and a strong consulting mindset
- Dedication to accomplishing client goals and addressing complex business challenges
- Ability to interact effectively with clients, stakeholders, and team members at all organizational levels
- Flexible, self-motivated professional possessing intellectual curiosity and initiative
- Enthusiasm for lifelong learning and staying informed about healthcare, public safety, and government industry trends
- Ability to follow, critically evaluate, and improve existing processes and methodologies
- Excellent business writing skills and the ability to present complex information to diverse audiences
- Ability to identify issues, evaluate risks, and develop practical solutions
- Strong project management, organizational, and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating within a team environment
- Bachelor's degree required
- Five (5) or more years of relevant professional experience
- Some travel required for client meetings, conferences, stakeholder engagement, and project activities
- Master's degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field preferred
- Experience in public-sector consulting, healthcare financing, Medicaid programs, EMS/fire services, reimbursement, financial analysis, or related fields preferred
- Experience managing client-facing projects and developing technical deliverables preferred
Benefits
- Medical and dental care benefits
- 401k
- PTO
- Parental leave
- Bereavement leave
- Remote work environment
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