Medicaid Strategy Lead Consultant

Maximus; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus seeks a Lead Consultant - Medicaid to guide advisory engagements with state and local Medicaid agencies. This role drives policy analysis, program reform, and financial reviews while leading delivery teams and coordinating with BD, sales, and capture to secure opportunities.

You will influence program operations and governance, build senior relationships, and deliver credible recommendations grounded in policy and performance data.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience working with state Medicaid programs or in Medicaid consulting.
• Proven ability to lead or advise Medicaid consulting engagements.
• Strong executive communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead consulting engagements from advisory discussions through scoping, execution, and delivery.
• Develop workplans and governance structures aligned to client needs.
• Provide senior oversight to ensure delivery quality and manage risk.
• Recruit team members to support Medicaid consulting opportunities.
• Partner with BD, Sales, and Capture to shape win strategies and client messaging.

Skills

Medicaid consulting

Executive communication

Client advisory

Leadership

Policy/regulatory analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Maximus seeks a Lead Consultant - Medicaid to guide advisory engagements with state and local Medicaid agencies. This role drives policy analysis, program reform, and financial reviews while leading delivery teams and coordinating with BD, sales, and capture to secure opportunities.

You will influence program operations and governance, build senior relationships, and deliver credible recommendations grounded in policy and performance data.