HCBS Policy & Communications Lead

State of Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and…

Retirement plans (Pension and 457B)

Flexible schedules

Meaningful work

Job summary

The State of Wyoming's HCBS Section seeks a Policy and Communications Unit Manager to lead policy, training, and project coordination, aligning federal and state rules and guiding key initiatives within the Leadership Team.

You will supervise waiver processes, coordinate meetings, and serve as CMS liaison, while developing content and reporting for internal and external stakeholders. This role advances compliance, policy development, and program growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (business or public admin).
• Master’s degree in public administration or health administration preferred.
• 1-3 years of progressive work experience at Senior Policy & Planning Analyst level.
• Knowledge of Medicaid waivers, CMS requirements, and rule writing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Medicaid Waiver submissions and renewals for CCW, Comprehensive, and Supports Waivers per CMS timelines.
• Coordinate Waiver meetings, presentations, and community forums as needed.
• Serve as CMS liaison for questions and clarifications on Waiver submissions.
• Supervise the Medicaid Waiver Policy Analyst and Communications Analyst; provide training and guidance.
• Prepare quarterly and annual Waiver reporting, including evidentiary reports and HCBS annual reports.
• Project manage HCBS rule revisions and other federal initiatives with planning and reporting.
• Lead Medicaid Waiver Provider Rate Rebasing projects with contracted partners.
• Develop and maintain HCBS webpages; ensure compliance with state/federal laws.
• Review rules and policies for gaps; propose changes and new policies.
• Coordinate Developmental Disabilities and Long Term Care Advisory Council activities and training materials.

Skills

Policy analysis

Project coordination

Technical writing

Data analysis

Public administration knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Master’s degree in public administration or health administration

Job description

The State of Wyoming's HCBS Section seeks a Policy and Communications Unit Manager to lead policy, training, and project coordination, aligning federal and state rules and guiding key initiatives within the Leadership Team.

You will supervise waiver processes, coordinate meetings, and serve as CMS liaison, while developing content and reporting for internal and external stakeholders. This role advances compliance, policy development, and program growth.