Medicaid Project Manager/Policy and Program Expert, Senior Consultant

BerryDunn • Remote,

11h • $100,000 - $115,000

About The Position

BerryDunn is seeking a Senior Consultant to join its Medicaid Practice Group, supporting state Medicaid agency clients. The role uses Medicaid program and policy expertise, project management skills, leadership, initiative, and problem-solving to help agencies improve health and build stronger communities. The position leads projects within a portfolio of Medicaid initiatives focused on waiver and state plan amendment design, development, and implementation at various stages of the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate may work remotely or from one of BerryDunn’s office locations and will report to and partner with senior management in the Medicaid team on client work and career development. The role includes mentoring junior staff and pursuing personal growth within a learning and development culture. Travel expectations are up to 50%.

Requirements

• At least 5 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 directly with a State Medicaid agency.
• Significant experience with Medicaid programs and policy in one or more relevant areas.
• Experience developing and/or implementing Medicaid policy and programs.
• Experience interpreting and analyzing federal laws and regulations and documenting recommendations for achieving compliance.
• Experience supporting stakeholder engagement, research, and meeting facilitation.
• Demonstrated project management and client problem-solving experience, with critical thinking skills to adapt to changing priorities in a deadline-focused environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and client relationship-building skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience in substitution for a degree.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide project management, subject matter expertise, and leadership for Medicaid client work.
• Help develop client deliverables, including program and policy recommendations, state plan and waiver amendments, complex analyses, status reports, data and technical strategy plans, and presentations.
• Build relationships with project team members, client contacts, stakeholders, federal partners, and vendor contacts.
• Communicate project and delivery status to clients, team members, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee junior colleagues and guide team members reporting to the role on schedules, scope, and deliverables.
• Develop a personal career plan and mentor BerryDunn team members through partnered practice, knowledge sharing, and collaboration on project deliverables.
• Participate in marketing and business development, including writing blog posts, attending conferences, reviewing Requests for Proposals, and assisting with go/no-go decisions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior