Director, HHS Transformation & Medicaid Strategy

Gartner; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 168,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

401k match up to $7,200 per year

Stock purchase plan at a discount

Job summary

Gartner Consulting is seeking a Directors-level leader to deliver high-impact technology strategy projects for Health and Human Services agencies, with a focus on Medicaid and Child Welfare modernization.

You will manage client relationships, oversee multi-team efforts, and drive strategic outcomes that translate insights into transformational actions across state systems and programs.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Medicaid, Child Welfare and/or public sector health IT programs (technical and programmatic).
• Strong client presence and ability to lead/manage teams.
• Experience in project delivery and business development in a consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Experience supporting state HHS agencies, especially with federally funded systems modernization.
• Drive thought leadership and client relationship management, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Oversee strategy and implementation phases, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards.
• Manage multiple priorities and inspire high-performing teams.
• Hands-on delivery of large, complex projects.
• Ability to create, review, and present deliverables.
• Develop frameworks for junior staff and assess vendor landscape.
• Exposure to other HHS programs and opportunities for revenue growth.

Skills

Medicaid expertise

Child Welfare

Public sector health IT

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Business development

Job description

Gartner Consulting is seeking a Directors-level leader to deliver high-impact technology strategy projects for Health and Human Services agencies, with a focus on Medicaid and Child Welfare modernization.

You will manage client relationships, oversee multi-team efforts, and drive strategic outcomes that translate insights into transformational actions across state systems and programs.