Medicaid Programs Leader - Strategy & Operations

AlphaX; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

AlphaGov is seeking an experienced Medicaid Program Director to lead Medicaid programs, initiatives, or client engagements across state and federal contexts in the United States.

You will guide policy implementation, program operations, and performance improvement while coordinating with agencies, health plans, and providers; your leadership will drive measurable outcomes and informed decision-making.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience supporting U.S. Medicaid programs.
• Experience leading teams, programs, or complex initiatives.
• Knowledge of Medicaid areas such as managed care, eligibility, benefits, provider operations, quality, policy, or long-term services and supports.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate program objectives into measurable actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead Medicaid programs, initiatives, or improvement projects.
• Develop program plans, establish priorities, and oversee execution.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams, partners, and subject matter experts.
• Guide policy implementation and operational improvements.
• Monitor program performance, budgets, risks, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with agency leaders, providers, health plans, and stakeholders.
• Translate program requirements and analytical findings into practical recommendations.
• Develop reports, presentations, and implementation plans.
• Support opportunity assessment and proposal development when relevant.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Stakeholder management

Policy analysis

Communication

Budgeting

Problem solving

Team leadership

Job description

AlphaGov is seeking an experienced Medicaid Program Director to lead Medicaid programs, initiatives, or client engagements across state and federal contexts in the United States.

You will guide policy implementation, program operations, and performance improvement while coordinating with agencies, health plans, and providers; your leadership will drive measurable outcomes and informed decision-making.