Medicaid Program Director

Job Description:

• Lead Medicaid programs, initiatives, or improvement projects
• Develop program plans, establish priorities, and oversee execution
• Manage multidisciplinary teams, partners, and subject matter experts
• Guide policy implementation and operational improvements
• Monitor program performance, budgets, risks, and deliverables
• Coordinate with agency leaders, providers, health plans, and other stakeholders
• Translate program requirements and analytical findings into practical recommendations
• Develop reports, presentations, and implementation plans
• Support opportunity assessment and proposal development when relevant

Requirements:

• Substantial experience supporting U.S. Medicaid programs
• Experience leading teams, programs, or complex initiatives
• Knowledge of one or more Medicaid areas, such as managed care, eligibility, benefits, provider operations, quality, policy, or long-term services and supports
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to turn program objectives into measurable actions
• Leadership within a state Medicaid agency or Medicaid managed care organization (preferred)
• Program implementation, transformation, or operational improvement experience (preferred)
• Oversight of government contracts, vendors, or interagency initiatives (preferred)
• Experience presenting recommendations to senior executives or public-sector leaders (preferred)

Benefits:

• Full-time employment, project-based work, or either arrangement
• Compensation and start date discussed based on the specific opportunity and experience