Medicaid Strategy & Transformation Lead

Maximus; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Lead Consultant - Medicaid to lead advisory engagements with state and local Medicaid agencies. This role drives policy analysis, reform design, and financial reviews, while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and collaborating with delivery, BD, sales, and capture teams.

The position requires current Medicaid consulting experience as a project leader and will focus on strategic operational and policy support, program design, and transformation across public programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in senior-level positions for state Medicaid programs and/or consulting to state Medicaid programs.
• Experience leading or advising on Medicaid consulting engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead consulting engagements from initial 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, manage risk, and maintain high client satisfaction.
• Recruit team members to support Medicaid consulting opportunities.
• Partner with internal stakeholders on joint Medicaid consulting and operational opportunities to strengthen go-to-market strategies.
• Partner with Business Development, Sales, and Capture teams to shape win strategies, value propositions, and client messaging.

Skills

Leadership

Executive communication

Facilitation

Relationship-building

Public policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in public policy/public administration/healthcare

Tools

MITA framework

CMS requirements

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Lead Consultant - Medicaid to lead advisory engagements with state and local Medicaid agencies. This role drives policy analysis, reform design, and financial reviews, while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and collaborating with delivery, BD, sales, and capture teams.

The position requires current Medicaid consulting experience as a project leader and will focus on strategic operational and policy support, program design, and transformation across public programs.