Senior Strategic Advisor - Healthcare Quality Measurement, VBC & Clinical Perfor
About Sellers Dorsey
Sellers Dorsey is a healthcare impact strategy firm focused on improving care access, quality, and outcomes for our nation’s most vulnerable populations. We work with providers, managed care organizations, state entities, and others, to design, implement, fund, and optimize sustainable programs that deliver maximum impact to underserved communities. Built on decades of experience in Medicaid, our team includes former state Medicaid directors, healthcare policy experts, health plan execs, and hospital leaders who know how to navigate the complexities of the system and find creative, impactful solutions that drive the greatest impact for the individuals and communities that need it most.
About the Role
Sellers Dorsey is seeking a Senior Strategic Advisor who will provide advanced technical and strategic expertise in Healthcare Quality Measurement, Value-Based Care (VBC) and Clinical Performance Management to deliver complex client work and strengthen the credibility of the firm’s technical outputs. As the Senior Strategic Advisor, Clinical Performance & Impact, you will analyze policy guidance, develop or support clinical and financial performance analyses, and apply deep understanding of value-based care systems to advise on program design, supporting calculations, and implementation strategies across Clinical Performance & Impact Advisory Services and Medicaid Financing programs. You will provide strategic consulting to clients, leads cross functional internal teams in the design and execution of VBC and population health engagements, and ensure exceptional client satisfaction and outcomes. You will serve as lead subject-matter experts across multiple client engagements, providing technical input and review for approval materials and CMS responses, and partnering with client teams to drive high-impact outcomes. You will also advance the firm’s offerings while contributing directly to business development through scoping, proposals, and sales conversations that require strong technical credibility.
Key Responsibilities
1- Client Service & Delivery:
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Lead and deliver complex or high‑risk client work across multiple engagements concurrently.
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Serve as the lead technical or subject‑matter expert on assigned initiatives, accountable for credibility and quality of outputs; Act as the primary strategic partner to senior-level client stakeholders, ensuring high levels of satisfaction, trust, and engagement that drive ongoing partnership and retention.
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Advise clients on complex issues within their area of subject matter expertise (Healthcare Clinical Performance, Quality, and VBC), including analysis, interpretation, and execution
2- Innovation:
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Champion at least one offering (Contract Performance Optimization Offering) and support development of another from concept through testing (105% Quality Programs).
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Identify opportunities for expanded client support based on emerging client needs, organizational priorities, policy changes, and VBC/clinical performance challenges.
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Play a leadership role in internal innovation workgroups and refinement of new approaches
3- Business Development:
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Actively participate in sales discussions and scope development as a technical expert.
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Support pursuit teams by shaping solutions and estimating effort for complex work.
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Monitor emerging quality, population health, and regulatory trends to identify new service offerings, market opportunities, and potential client needs.
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Partner with leadership to refine service lines, develop reusable tools and frameworks, and shape market messaging that differentiates the department’s capabilities.
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Build and maintain professional networks across payers, providers, state agencies, and industry associations to expand visibility and uncover growth opportunities.
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Serve as a thought leader contributing to white papers, conference presentations, and events that strengthen the firm's brand and attract