Senior Consultant, Medicaid Funding, Acquisition

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

📋 Description

• Assist in the creation of APD narratives, Medicaid Detailed Budget Tables, budget documentation, and other materials for CMS submissions.

• Investigate and implement APD processes, Medicaid funding strategies, cost allocation considerations, and federal compliance requirements.

• Contribute to Outcomes-Based Procurement initiatives, including planning, requirements gathering, stakeholder engagement, document preparation, vendor inquiries, and evaluation support.

• Create, assess, and enhance client deliverables, presentations, reports, meeting materials, procurement documents, and other supporting artifacts.

• Lead client, vendor, and internal team meetings; share findings, recommendations, risks, and decisions effectively.

• Oversee assigned tasks, workstreams, timelines, action items, risks, issues, decisions, deliverables, and milestones.

• Research, analyze, and compile Medicaid policy, procurement, funding, operational, and technical information.

• Collaborate with and provide task-level guidance to junior team members.

• Enhance APD, procurement, and project delivery methodologies and contribute to knowledge sharing across the practice.

• Engage in internal process improvement, staff development, and business development initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a relevant field; five years of applicable experience may be accepted in place of degree requirements.

• 5-10 years of experience supporting Medicaid agencies, health and human services programs, public sector consulting, procurement, project management, or similar advisory services.

• 3-5 years of experience in developing or reviewing clear, concise, and professional written deliverables.

• Proven leadership experience and a willingness to take on a service- and team-oriented leadership role.

• Familiarity with CMS APD and procurement requirements, Medicaid funding mechanisms, budgeting, procurement and contracting life cycles, and federal compliance standards.

• Strong capabilities in task management, organization, analysis, research, and problem-solving.

• Ability to handle multiple assignments and meet competing deadlines in a dynamic client-service environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including meeting facilitation and interaction with clients, vendors, project teams, and executive-level stakeholders.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality.

• Interest in mentoring junior staff and participating in practice development, internal process improvement, and business development efforts.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits supporting physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being.

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

• Opportunities for learning, development, and well-being support.

• A diverse and inclusive workplace culture.