Senior Healthcare Policy Associate

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

📋 Description

• Leading or assisting in consulting projects aimed at aiding state Medicaid agencies and related organizations in designing, obtaining authority for, and implementing their programs.

• Conducting research on Medicaid policy and developing strategies while creating innovative solutions in a fast-evolving healthcare policy landscape.

• Providing comprehensive synthesis and analysis of intricate Medicaid legislation, regulations, and federal directives.

• Crafting state policy documents and program materials.

• Reviewing both emerging and existing regulatory requirements to comprehend their implications for state clients’ programs.

• Researching and pinpointing leading-practice program methodologies.

• Preparing reports for clients and creating clear and compelling presentation materials.

• Communicating results effectively in both verbal and written formats.

• Facilitating discussions with clients and other stakeholders as necessary to assist clients in developing their preferred policy options.

• Being accountable for project management and monitoring tasks and deadlines—may serve as an overall project manager or collaborate as part of a team on larger projects.

• Maintaining and enhancing subject matter expertise.

⛳️ Requirements

• Exceptional strategic thinking abilities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Extensive experience with Microsoft PowerPoint and Word; proficient in Excel.

• Experience managing workstreams and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

• Required Bachelor's degree in health policy, public policy, health management, public health, or a related field.

• Over 5 years of experience in any combination of the following: State Medicaid agency experience, CMS experience, or similar consulting or Medicaid-related roles.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision - Coverage for employees, dependents, and domestic partners.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges.

• 401(k) Plan - Includes a company matching program and profit-sharing contributions.

• Discretionary Bonus Program – Recognizing employee contributions.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Pre-tax savings for dependent care, transportation, and eligible medical expenses.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Begins accruing on the first day of work. Full-time employees accrue 15 days per year, and employees working less than full-time accrue PTO on a prorated basis.

• Holidays - A minimum of 10 observed holidays per year.

• Family Building Benefits including Adoption and fertility assistance.

• Paid Parental Leave - Up to 11 weeks of paid leave for employees who meet eligibility criteria.

• Life Insurance & AD&D - 100% of premiums covered by Milliman.

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability – Fully paid by Milliman.