MassHealth Program Manager

Mass General Brigham Health Plan Holding Company, Inc.; Somerville (MA); Remote; USD 64,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Health Plan Holding Company, Inc. is seeking a capable project/program manager to support MassHealth regulatory reporting and governance activities.

The role involves coordinating cross-department processes, maintaining calendars and documentation, and ensuring timely deliverables in a remote work setup. Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years in project management, experience with Medicaid/MassHealth, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 3-5 years of project or program management experience.
• 1-2 years of experience managing reporting processes and compliance workflows.
• 1-2 years of Medicaid, MassHealth, or government program experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate MassHealth operational activities and initiatives with timelines and deliverables.
• Prepare and submit MassHealth regulatory reports and contractual deliverables.
• Support governance, committee, and meeting activities with materials and action logs.
• Maintain reporting calendars, templates, and process documentation.
• Assist with quality, health equity, care management, and provider operations initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Communication

MS Office

SharePoint

Data management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Copilot

SharePoint

Job description

Site: Mass General Brigham Health Plan Holding Company, Inc.Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.Job SummaryMass General Brigham Health Plan is an exciting place to be within the healthcare industry. As a member of Mass General Brigham, we are at the forefront of transformation with one of the world’s leading integrated healthcare systems. Together, we are providing our members with innovative solutions centered on their health needs to expand access to seamless and affordable care and coverage.Our work centers on creating an exceptional member experience – a commitment that starts with our employees. Working with some of the most accomplished professionals in healthcare today, our employees have opportunities to learn and contribute expertise within a welcoming and supportive environment that embraces their unique and varied backgrounds, experiences, and skills.We are pleased to offer competitive salaries and a benefits package with flexible work options, career growth opportunities, and much more.Responsible for supporting the appeals and claims resolution process, ensuring timely submission and follow-up on appeals. Assists with gathering documentation, tracking case statuses, and coordinating communications between departments to ensure the accurate handling of claimsThis role supports the day-to-day administration and operations of the MassHealth line of business. Working under the guidance of leadership, this role coordinates regulatory reporting, operational processes, stakeholder communications, and governance activities to support compliance with contractual requirements and organizational objectives. The position maintains documentation, tracks deliverables and action items, facilitates communication among stakeholders, and assists with the execution of MassHealth-related initiatives. The role follows established policies, procedures, and priorities while escalating complex issues and recommendations to leadership.Essential Functions-Coordinate assigned MassHealth operational activities and initiatives by maintaining timelines, tracking deliverables, documenting progress, and following up with stakeholders to support the timely completion of work.-Prepare, compile, and submit routine MassHealth regulatory reports and contractual deliverables, including quarterly, semi-annual, annual, and ad hoc submissions, in accordance with established requirements and timelines.-Receive, track, and distribute MassHealth communications to appropriate stakeholders; monitor responses and follow-up activities; and escalate issues requiring management review or decision-making.-Coordinate governance, committee, and meeting activities by scheduling meetings, preparing materials, documenting meeting outcomes, maintaining action-item logs, and supporting follow-up activities.-Support MassHealth operational processes, including benefit and reimbursement updates, bulletin and transmittal tracking, redetermination activities, member assignment processes, provider enrollment coordination, PIDSL maintenance, practice closure activities, discharge tracking, and related system updates.-Maintain reporting calendars, submission schedules, templates, process documentation, and departmental records to support compliance with -MassHealth contractual requirements.-Assist internal stakeholders in collecting information, monitoring operational activities, and coordinating follow-up actions related to quality, health equity, care management, member experience, provider operations, finance, community partner performance, and MGB ACO initiatives.-Maintain shared resources, systems access, and departmental tools, including OnBase, POSC, Virtual Gateway, SharePoint, Teams sites, reporting libraries, and reference materials.-Produce routine reports, maintain operational data and documentation, and support leadership in monitoring departmental performance and compliance activities.-Identify operational issues, process gaps, or delays and communicate findings to leadership for review and guidance.-Performs other duties as assigned-Complies with all policies and standardsQualificationsEducationBachelor's Degree required; experience can be considered in lieu of a degreeExperienceAt least 3-5 years of experience in project or program management requiredAt least 1-2 years of experience with Medicaid, MassHealth, or government programs preferredAt least 1-2 years of experience managing reporting processes and compliance workflows preferredKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with staff at all levels.Excellent project/program management skills, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management, with the ability to effectively coordinate and delegate tasks, manage timelines, and drive results.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy.Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage relationships with diverse stakeholders.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Copilot) and data management software.Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.Additional Job Details (if applicable)Working ConditionsThis is a remote role that can be done from most US states with a strong preference for local candidates who could attend occassional in-person meetingsThis is a Monday-Friday role with standard business hours (in Eastern time)Remote TypeRemoteWork Location399 Revolution DriveScheduled Weekly Hours40Employee TypeRegularWork ShiftDay (United States of America)Pay Range$63,648.00 - $92,570.40/AnnualGrade6At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.EEO Statement:8925 Mass General Brigham Health Plan Holding Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.Mass General Brigham Competency FrameworkAt Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.