Managing Consultant – Healthcare Operations, Transformation Project Manager

Guidehouse

. Lead integrated workstream delivery across VFMP transformation and operational support initiatives.

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $113,000 - $188,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading operational transformation initiatives within the healthcare sector, focusing on stakeholder engagement, structured analysis, and strategic recommendations. Proficient in managing complex workstreams and delivering high-quality outcomes through effective team leadership and communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Healthcare Industry ExperienceOperational Transformation LeadershipStakeholder EngagementAdvanced Proficiency in PowerPoint and ExcelPublic Trust Clearance

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Hard Skills

Operational TransformationRequirements DevelopmentBusiness Process RedesignChange ManagementPerformance ImprovementAnalytical SkillsFacilitation SkillsClient CommunicationWorkshop LeadershipQuality Review

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingTeam LeadershipMentoringCommunication SkillsStrategic Thinking

Industry Keywords

Healthcare PayerProvider EngagementManaged CareClaims OperationsRevenue CycleFederal Health OrganizationsEligibility and EnrollmentPopulation HealthCustomer Journey MappingHuman-Centered Service Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead integrated workstream delivery across VFMP transformation and operational support initiatives.
Manage workplans, deliverables, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, client engagement, and team coordination.
Translate leadership direction and complex operational challenges into structured analyses, prioritized recommendations, defined outputs, accountable actions, and measurable outcomes.
Support large-scale implementation and modernization efforts, including business process redesign, operating model development, requirements definition, implementation planning, organizational readiness, and change management.
Lead workshops, interviews, requirements gathering, and cross-functional stakeholder coordination.
Develop executive-ready presentations, decision materials, and strategic recommendations for client leadership.
Provide team leadership, mentor junior staff, and conduct quality reviews.
Support proposals, contract modifications, scope and deliverable development, capability materials, and thought leadership.
Engage executive clients to clarify objectives, facilitate strategic discussions, communicate progress, and present findings and recommendations.
Coordinate stakeholders, manage scope and dependencies, address risks and issues, and maintain timely, high-quality delivery across concurrent initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree.
5+ years of consulting and/or healthcare industry experience.
Experience supporting healthcare payer, provider, managed care, health system, or federal health organizations through operational transformation, implementation, modernization, or performance improvement initiatives.
Understanding of healthcare reimbursement models, claims operations, payment processes, care delivery operations, revenue cycle functions, or related healthcare business operations.
Experience leading workstreams, translating ambiguous challenges into structured workplans, and managing multiple stakeholder groups in complex environments.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, facilitation, writing, and client communication skills.
Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.
Ability to obtain and maintain a federal Public Trust clearance.
Ability to travel up to 25%.
Preferred: Experience with VA, VCC, VFMP, or other federal healthcare benefits programs.
Preferred: Commercial payer, managed care, or third-party administrator experience.
Preferred: Knowledge of healthcare payer and provider functions, including eligibility and enrollment, member services, claims operations, payment integrity, utilization management, provider engagement, revenue cycle, care coordination, or population health.
Preferred: Experience supporting communications and outreach workstreams, provider engagement strategies, stakeholder education, customer journey mapping, or human-centered service improvement.
Preferred: Experience developing standard operating procedures, training resources, job aids, communications packages, and executive decision materials.
Preferred: Experience supporting large-scale healthcare implementations, including requirements development, testing coordination, workforce readiness, launch support, and post-go-live stabilization.
Preferred: Experience supporting cross-functional teams that include operational, business, clinical, policy, communications, and technical stakeholders.
Preferred: MBA, MHA, MPH, or other relevant advanced degree.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
Flexible benefits package
Travel Required: Up to 25%