Senior Medicaid Consultants – Policy, Waivers & State Programs

Senior Medicaid Consultants – Policy, Waivers & State Programs United States (Remote) | Contract & Contract-to-Hire Opportunities Health Care Recruiters International is seeking experienced state Medicaid policy and program professionals for current and upcoming consulting opportunities supporting state and U.S. territorial Medicaid programs. We are particularly interested in professionals who have worked directly for state Medicaid agencies or as consultants supporting state Medicaid agencies and bring expertise in Medicaid policy, waivers, regulatory initiatives, or program implementation. This opportunity is intended for professionals with direct state Medicaid agency or state Medicaid consulting experience. Health plan/MCO, provider, or payer experience alone will not meet the requirements for these consulting engagements. 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 analysisCMS 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 ManagerMES/MMIS Consultant or Project Manager Program Integrity / Claims SMEState 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.