Senior Program and Policy Consultant – Medicaid

BerryDunn — Assurance, Tax and Consulting

. Lead or support Medicaid client initiatives as a subject matter expert and project manager .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Medicaid program development and policy recommendations, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and project management. Proven ability to analyze federal laws and regulations, develop compliance recommendations, and implement health and human services programs.

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Medicaid Program Development1915c Waiver ImplementationStakeholder EngagementPolicy AnalysisProject Management

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Hard Skills

Medicaid ProgramsState Plan AmendmentsComplex AnalysisData Strategy PlansQuality Measures AnalysisHealth and Human Services ProgramsHome and Community Based ServicesFederal Laws InterpretationCompliance DocumentationPerformance Change Application

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCritical ThinkingWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Medicaid Agency ConsultingHealthcare PolicyClient InitiativesMarketing ActivitiesBusiness Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead or support Medicaid client initiatives as a subject matter expert and project manager
Develop program and policy recommendations, 1915c waiver amendments, complex analyses, status reports, data and technical strategy plans, and presentations
Support implementation of waivers for children with serious emotional disorders and intellectual and developmental disabilities
Build relationships with client contacts, stakeholders, federal partners, vendor contacts, and project team members
Communicate project and delivery status to clients, team members, and stakeholders
Develop a personal career plan and mentor BerryDunn team members
Participate in marketing and business development activities, including blog writing, conferences, RFP reviews, and go/no-go decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years relevant professional experience in state or federal government, healthcare, and/or consulting
Minimum of 3 years’ experience working directly for, or consulting directly with, a State Medicaid agency
Experience with Medicaid programs and policy
Experience developing and/or implementing Medicaid programs and enhancements
Experience interpreting and analyzing federal laws and regulations and documenting compliance recommendations
Experience researching and developing State Plan Amendments (SPAs) and 1915c waivers
Experience developing health and human services programs with home and community based services (HCBS) focused on children, youth, and families
Experience analyzing quality measures and applying performance change
Stakeholder engagement, research, and meeting facilitation skills
Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking skills in a deadline-focused environment
Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship-building skills
Bachelor’s degree required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits supporting physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being
Learning and development culture
Career development support
Reasonable accommodation for the application, interview, and job functions
Equal employment opportunity workplace