Medicaid Program and Policy Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead initiatives within a portfolio of intricate Medicaid projects for state Medicaid agency clients.

• Assist in the creation of operational systems that ensure health coverage and continuity of care for individuals transitioning from incarceration.

• Support the oversight and maintenance of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic programs.

• Promote strategic Medicaid initiatives throughout various phases of the project lifecycle.

• Deliver project management, subject matter expertise, and leadership.

• Create client deliverables, which include program and policy recommendations, state plan and waiver amendments, complex analyses, status reports, technical strategy plans, and presentations.

• Establish relationships with project team members, client contacts, stakeholders, federal partners, and vendor representatives.

• Communicate project and delivery updates to clients, team members, and stakeholders.

• Supervise junior colleagues and provide guidance on schedules, scopes, and deliverables.

• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with senior management on client projects and career growth.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in state or federal government, healthcare, and/or consulting.

• At least 3 years of experience working directly for, or consulting with, a State Medicaid agency.

• Extensive experience with Medicaid programs and policies.

• Proven experience in developing and/or implementing Medicaid policies and programs.

• Experience in interpreting and analyzing federal laws and regulations, along with documenting compliance recommendations.

• Background in stakeholder engagement, research, and facilitating meetings.

• Alternative experience may include working for managed care organizations, state Medicaid managed care plans, or other relevant stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability in project management and resolving client issues.

• Strong critical thinking skills to adapt to changing priorities in a deadline-oriented environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to build client relationships.

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience in lieu of a degree.

• Willingness to travel to client sites, with travel requirements of up to 50%.

🏝️ Benefits

• A range of benefits promoting physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being.

• Reasonable accommodations available for the application, interview, or essential job functions.

• A culture focused on learning, development, and well-being.

• Support for mentoring and career development.

• Option for remote work or the ability to work from one of BerryDunn’s office locations.