Senior Medicaid Program Specialist

Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO) • Albany, NY

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO), an affiliate of Public Consulting Group LLC, is hiring a Senior Medicaid Program Specialist to support the Strategic Operations & Planning (SOaP) Waiver Management Bureau (WMB) in overseeing and administering New York’s 1115 Medicaid Waiver Program. The role supports compliance with federal waiver requirements, waiver amendments and renewals, program deliverables, policy research, and technical assistance to internal stakeholders. The position is based in Albany, New York, and is 50% onsite and 50% remote.

The successful candidate will be an organized, experienced healthcare professional with analytical, communication, project management, and policy research skills, along with working knowledge of Medicaid programs and government operations. The role involves coordinating required reports and submissions, analyzing waiver terms and program data, maintaining waiver-related web content and documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. SSO does not provide work authorization sponsorship, including H-1B sponsorship, and the position cannot support a STEM EAD extension application. Compensation varies based on factors including location, skills, and experience; the posting does not provide a specific salary range.

Requirements

• Nine years of experience in the healthcare field; an Associate's degree may substitute for two years of experience, a Bachelor's degree may substitute for four years, and a Master's degree may substitute for five years.
• Strong analytical, communication, project management, and policy research skills.
• Working knowledge of Medicaid programs and government operations.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; work authorization sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Medicaid programs, managed care, or healthcare policy.
• Knowledge of federal and state healthcare regulations.
• Experience with healthcare program administration, oversight, or compliance.
• Understanding of government operations and public sector healthcare programs.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience tracking complex projects, deliverables, and reporting requirements.
• Ability to analyze regulations, policy changes, and program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support administration and oversight of the 1115 Medicaid Waiver Program.
• Assist with waiver amendment, renewal, and implementation activities.
• Monitor compliance with federal waiver requirements and transparency standards.
• Track waiver deliverables and coordinate timely completion of required reports and submissions.
• Compile and support development of annual monitoring and performance reports.
• Monitor and analyze updates to 1115 Special Terms and Conditions (STCs).
• Coordinate updates and maintenance of waiver-related web content.
• Conduct healthcare policy, regulatory, and legislative research.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to program staff and stakeholders.
• Analyze program data and prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support program objectives and compliance initiatives.
• Maintain detailed records, project timelines, and documentation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with discretionary employer match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Employee discounts and other perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed