Medicaid Transformation Strategy Director

Accenture PLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 399,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

401(k)

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a senior Medicaid Transformation Leader to help state agencies rethink how they buy, build and run programs. You will apply deep knowledge of Medicaid, public health, and technology to design practical transformation agendas that deliver measurable results.

You will build trusted relationships with state Medicaid directors, shape contract scopes tied to outcomes, and lead large cross‑agency initiatives while managing vendor performance and budgets. Some travel required.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of experience working on Medicaid or other government-funded health care.
• At least 12 years of experience working in or with public programs.
• At least 7 years of experience leading large teams or programs that span several departments.
• At least 7 years of experience leading large projects or operations.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with state Medicaid directors and other health agency leaders.
• Help clients envision a different future for Medicaid and translate bold ideas into practical transformation agendas.
• Shape and sell projects that apply advanced technologies, data and AI to update Medicaid systems.
• Design contracts that tie pay to real results for the state, drawing on budget/financial targets.
• Turn new federal rules into clear, practical plans that states can follow.
• Represent us with federal officials, state lawmakers and industry groups.

Skills

Medicaid experience

Public programs experience

Leadership of large teams

Vendor management

Education

Master's degree in public policy, public health or a similar field

Job description

Accenture is seeking a senior Medicaid Transformation Leader to help state agencies rethink how they buy, build and run programs. You will apply deep knowledge of Medicaid, public health, and technology to design practical transformation agendas that deliver measurable results.

You will build trusted relationships with state Medicaid directors, shape contract scopes tied to outcomes, and lead large cross‑agency initiatives while managing vendor performance and budgets. Some travel required.