Medicaid Strategy Leader — Public Sector Advisory

Maximus; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus in the United States is seeking a Lead Consultant - Medicaid to lead advisory engagements with state and local Medicaid agencies. This role focuses on management consulting services and serves as a trusted advisor to Medicaid clients, shaping strategy and converting discussions into engagements.

The position involves strategic operational and policy support, program design and reform, financial consulting, and program operations improvements, while partnering with delivery, BD, sales,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on senior-level experience for state Medicaid programs or consulting.
• Experience leading Medicaid consulting engagements and engaging with senior executives.
• Solid understanding of federal/state Medicaid law and rules.

Responsibilities

• Lead consulting engagements from advisory discussions through scoping, execution and delivery.
• Develop workplans, governance structures, and objective deliverables aligned to client needs.
• Provide senior oversight to ensure delivery quality and manage risk.
• Recruit team members to support Medicaid consulting opportunities.
• Partner with internal stakeholders on Medicaid advisory and go-to-market strategies.
• Participate in proposal reviews, oral presentations, and executive briefings.

Skills

Executive communication

Relationship-building

Medicaid policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Advanced degree in public policy/public administration/healthcare

Job description

Maximus in the United States is seeking a Lead Consultant - Medicaid to lead advisory engagements with state and local Medicaid agencies. This role focuses on management consulting services and serves as a trusted advisor to Medicaid clients, shaping strategy and converting discussions into engagements.

The position involves strategic operational and policy support, program design and reform, financial consulting, and program operations improvements, while partnering with delivery, BD, sales,