Medicaid Policy & Operations Lead

Civicworks; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland Department of Health seeks a supervisor to lead the MAGI/MCHP Policy Unit within the Division of Eligibility Policy. The role oversees Medicaid policy inquiries, supervises casework activities, and coordinates with state and federal partners while managing grants for 24 local health departments totaling over $9.5 million.

This position requires extensive policy development, staff supervision, and cross-agency collaboration to ensure compliant and efficient eligibility determinations.

Qualifications

• Eight years of administrative or professional policy experience in medical assistance, health insurance, or entitlement programs.
• Experience analyzing MAGI, MCHP, and MCHP Premium eligibility rules.
• Direct experience supervising staff, assigning casework, and training on policy matters.
• Experience reviewing, processing, and monitoring local government or public health grants.
• Experience liaising with DHS, CMS, OIG, or OAG to resolve appeals and complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the MAGI/MCHP Policy Unit.
• Manage Medicaid policy inquiries and supervise casework activities.
• Coordinate with state and federal partners and oversee grant processing for 24 local health departments totaling over $9.5 million.

Skills

Policy analysis

Staff supervision

Grant management

Stakeholder liaison

MAGI rules

Job description

The Maryland Department of Health seeks a supervisor to lead the MAGI/MCHP Policy Unit within the Division of Eligibility Policy. The role oversees Medicaid policy inquiries, supervises casework activities, and coordinates with state and federal partners while managing grants for 24 local health departments totaling over $9.5 million.

This position requires extensive policy development, staff supervision, and cross-agency collaboration to ensure compliant and efficient eligibility determinations.