Medicaid Financial Performance Lead — Hybrid Hawaii

HMSA; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

HMSA is seeking a Strategic Program Manager, Medicaid Financial Performance, to provide strategic oversight of financial performance and operational analysis supporting Medicaid P&L objectives.

The role involves budgeting, forecasting, cost driver analysis, and performance optimization to ensure value delivery, contractual compliance, and financial sustainability within HMSA's Medicaid strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and six years of related experience in Medicaid/managed care, healthcare operations, program performance, finance, or analytics.
• Three years of experience leading complex projects and developing business recommendations.
• Strong analytical and project management skills; ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely to leadership.
• Working knowledge of regulated program requirements and documentation standards.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Financial Performance Management & Business Planning: Leads program-level financial performance routines (budget tracking, variance drivers, and corrective action plans).
• Develops business cases and financial impact assessments for Medicaid initiatives.
• Supports forecast inputs through structured monitoring of operational and programmatic drivers.
• Coordinates with Finance, Actuarial, Provider Ops, Health Mgmt, Compliance, and IT to translate insights into action.
• Creates executive-ready dashboards, summaries, and decision materials.
• Performance Optimization Initiatives: Designs and manages cross-functional initiatives that improve affordability, efficiency, and performance outcomes.
• Applies continuous improvement methods to streamline workflows, reduce administrative burden, and enhance program effectiveness.
• External / Contract Alignment Support: Ensures initiatives and investments align with CMS/DHS/MQD requirements and QUEST priorities; supports documentation for audits/reviews as needed.
• Mentorship & Capability Building: Mentors analysts/PM resources, reinforcing standards for documentation, analysis quality, and accountability.
• Other Duties/Functions: Performs all other miscellaneous responsibilities and duties as assigned or directed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Regulated program requirements

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,Out

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

HMSA is seeking a Strategic Program Manager, Medicaid Financial Performance, to provide strategic oversight of financial performance and operational analysis supporting Medicaid P&L objectives.

The role involves budgeting, forecasting, cost driver analysis, and performance optimization to ensure value delivery, contractual compliance, and financial sustainability within HMSA's Medicaid strategy.