Developmental Disabilities Subject Matter Expert (Medicaid HCBS), Part-Time Contract

Dhaka Technology Limited; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Part time

Job summary

Dhaka Technologies Limited Company is seeking a Developmental Disabilities Subject Matter Expert to advise a state health and human services project on DD programs, HCBS waiver policy, and Medicaid financing. This remote, part-time contract runs Dec 2026–June 30, 2027, with occasional travel to Baltimore, MD.

The role requires 10+ years in DD administration, expertise with HCBS waivers, and strong data/financial analysis. U.S. work authorization is required, no sponsorship.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in developmental disabilities administration at a state DD agency or state Medicaid/HHS agency with senior-level responsibility.
• Direct experience designing, amending or operating Medicaid HCBS waivers (1915(c) or equivalent) for people with IDD.
• Working knowledge of Medicaid administrative claiming and program integrity.
• Demonstrated data and financial analysis experience (utilization, expenditure and rate analysis).
• Policy analysis and stakeholder engagement experience in a DD or HHS setting.
• Available to start in December 2026 and to participate in Maryland business hours (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET).

Responsibilities

• Advise on state DD agency operations, HCBS waiver design and policy, administrative claiming and program integrity considerations as they affect stakeholder communications and reforms.
• Review stakeholder-facing materials (FAQs, fact sheets, presentations) for policy and programmatic accuracy.
• Interpret stakeholder feedback and data findings; contribute to quarterly feedback summaries and improvement project briefs.
• Participate in monthly executive reviews and selected listening sessions as needed.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

DD administration

Medicaid HCBS waivers

Data and financial analysis

Public policy

Education

Master's degree in public health, public administration, public policy, social work, health administration or a related field

Job description

Dhaka Technologies Limited Company | Contract

Developmental Disabilities Subject Matter Expert (Medicaid HCBS), Part-Time Contract

Dhaka Technologies Limited Company (DTLC) is hiring on behalf of a state health and human services agency client for a developmental disabilities stakeholder experience engagement running from December 2026 through June 30, 2027. We are seeking a Developmental Disabilities Subject Matter Expert to advise the project team on developmental disabilities programs, HCBS waiver policy and Medicaid financing so that stakeholder engagement, communications and improvement initiatives are accurate and grounded in how the service system actually works.

Location: Remote. Occasional travel to Baltimore, MD is required.

Responsibilities

• Advise on state DD agency operations, HCBS waiver design and policy, administrative claiming and program integrity considerations as they affect stakeholder communications and reforms.
• Review stakeholder-facing materials (FAQs, fact sheets, presentations) for policy and programmatic accuracy.
• Interpret stakeholder feedback and data findings; contribute to quarterly feedback summaries and improvement project briefs.
• Participate in monthly executive reviews and selected listening sessions as needed.

Mandatory qualifications (all are required)

• 10+ years in developmental disabilities administration at a state DD agency or state Medicaid/HHS agency, including senior-level responsibility (division director, deputy director or equivalent).
• Direct experience designing, amending or operating Medicaid HCBS waivers (1915(c) or equivalent) for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Working knowledge of Medicaid administrative claiming and program integrity.
• Demonstrated data and financial analysis experience (utilization, expenditure and rate analysis).
• Policy analysis and stakeholder engagement experience in a DD or HHS setting.
• Master's degree in public health, public administration, public policy, social work, health administration or a related field.
• Available to start in December 2026 and to participate in meetings during Maryland business hours (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET).
• Able to travel occasionally to Baltimore, MD for in-person meetings.
• U.S. work authorization; sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Independent of direct service providers funded by the client agency (no financial, ownership or organizational relationship).

Preferred

• Experience with Maryland state developmental disabilities or Medicaid programs.
• 3+ years in managed care or program integrity.
• Approximately 120 hours through June 30, 2027, scheduled flexibly around project milestones.
• Remote; occasional travel to Baltimore, MD required.