Medicaid Policy & Communications Lead

Maryland AG; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Department of Health in Baltimore, MD, seeks a senior health policy professional to coordinate provider policy implementation and communications for Medicaid programs. The role directs the Provider Policy & Communications Division, ensuring compliance with SPAs and timely reporting to CMS.

The ideal candidate will lead policy development, supervise staff, and drive cross‑agency collaboration to advance Medicaid policy goals and stakeholder understanding of requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience evaluating, analyzing, and developing health care policies and programs.
• Experience supervising staff or leading cross-team projects.
• Experience interpreting state and federal Medicaid regulations and policies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate provider policy implementation and communications across internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee the writing of reports and liaison with CMS and OGA on policy issues.
• Plan, organize, and supervise division work and staff to meet deadlines.

Skills

Health policy analysis

Leadership

Regulatory interpretation

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Maryland Department of Health in Baltimore, MD, seeks a senior health policy professional to coordinate provider policy implementation and communications for Medicaid programs. The role directs the Provider Policy & Communications Division, ensuring compliance with SPAs and timely reporting to CMS.

The ideal candidate will lead policy development, supervise staff, and drive cross‑agency collaboration to advance Medicaid policy goals and stakeholder understanding of requirements.