Medicaid Program Director

AlphaHire

. Lead Medicaid programs, initiatives, or improvement projects .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $165,000 - $198,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading Medicaid programs and initiatives, with a strong focus on program implementation, operational improvements, and stakeholder management. Proven ability to translate complex program requirements into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.

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Medicaid Program LeadershipProgram ImplementationStakeholder ManagementOperational ImprovementTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Program PlanningBudget MonitoringPolicy ImplementationPerformance MonitoringAnalytical Reporting

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Managed CareEligibilityBenefitsProvider OperationsQualityLong-Term Services and Supports

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Medicaid programs, initiatives, or improvement projects
Develop program plans, establish priorities, and oversee execution
Manage multidisciplinary teams, partners, and subject matter experts
Guide policy implementation and operational improvements
Monitor program performance, budgets, risks, and deliverables
Coordinate with agency leaders, providers, health plans, and other stakeholders
Translate program requirements and analytical findings into practical recommendations
Develop reports, presentations, and implementation plans
Support opportunity assessment and proposal development when relevant

Requirements

What you’ll need

Substantial experience supporting U.S. Medicaid programs
Experience leading teams, programs, or complex initiatives
Knowledge of one or more Medicaid areas, such as managed care, eligibility, benefits, provider operations, quality, policy, or long-term services and supports
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
Ability to turn program objectives into measurable actions
Leadership within a state Medicaid agency or Medicaid managed care organization (preferred)
Program implementation, transformation, or operational improvement experience (preferred)
Oversight of government contracts, vendors, or interagency initiatives (preferred)
Experience presenting recommendations to senior executives or public-sector leaders (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment, project-based work, or either arrangement
Compensation and start date discussed based on the specific opportunity and experience