Senior Medicaid Consultants – Policy, Waivers & Program Operations
United States (Remote) | Contract & Contract-to-Hire Opportunities
HealthCare Recruiters International is looking for experienced Medicaid professionals for current and upcoming consulting opportunities supporting state and U.S. territorial Medicaid programs.
We are interested in professionals who have worked directly with state Medicaid agencies, CMS, or consulting organizations supporting Medicaid programs and bring expertise in one or more areas of Medicaid policy, operations, systems, or program implementation.
Areas of Experience May Include
- State Plan Amendments (SPAs)
- Section 1115 Demonstration Waivers
- Section 1915(b), 1915(c), and 1915(i) waivers
- Medicaid policy development and regulatory analysis
- CMS guidance and regulatory interpretation
- Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES/MMIS)
- Medicaid modernization initiatives
- Program integrity and claims
- Benefits, eligibility and coverage policy
- Provider reimbursement
- Medicaid program implementation
- Project and program management
- State Medicaid operations
We Are Particularly Interested in Professionals Who Have
- Experience working for or directly supporting a state Medicaid agency
- Experience collaborating with CMS and state government stakeholders
- Strong knowledge of Medicaid regulations, programs and operations
- Experience translating Medicaid policy or regulatory requirements into actionable strategies
- Strong written, analytical and stakeholder communication skills
- Consulting or advisory experience supporting government healthcare programs
Potential Backgrounds
Candidates may come from backgrounds such as:
- Medicaid Consultant / Senior Medicaid Consultant
- Medicaid Policy Director or Manager
- Senior Medicaid Policy Analyst
- Medicaid Waiver Specialist
- Medicaid Program Manager
- Medicaid Project Manager
- MES/MMIS Consultant or Project Manager
- Program Integrity / Claims SME
- State Medicaid Agency Leadership
Opportunity Details
- Remote – United States
- Contract and contract-to-hire opportunities
- Full-time consulting engagements typically 35–40 hours per week
- Compensation varies based on role, experience, and scope
- Some engagements may require occasional travel
- Opportunities may support Medicaid programs across the continental U.S. and U.S. territories, including Guam, American Samoa and the U.S. Virgin Islands
If you have significant Medicaid experience and are interested in current or future consulting opportunities supporting state and territorial Medicaid programs, we welcome the opportunity to connect.