Remote-Eligible Managing Consultant, HCBS & LTSS Policy

Mathematica, Inc.; Milford Mill (MD); Remote; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Mathematica, Inc. seeks a Managing Consultant for Home and Community Based Services (HCBS), Remote Eligible, focusing on LTSS policy and implementation.

The role involves state and local consulting, program design, and facilitating Medicaid-related initiatives within HCBS and related authorities. Candidates should have a strong track record in HCBS/LTSS programs, experience with federal regulations, and demonstrated leadership in multidisciplinary settings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in public policy, public administration, public health, healthcare administration, business, or related field.
• At least five years of experience managing complex health policy projects.
• Strong understanding of LTSS programs and HCBS waivers (e.g., 1915(c/i/j/k)) and related Medicaid authorities.
• Experience navigating federal regulations for LTSS programs (HCBS, PACE, NF/ICF-IID transitions).
• Ability to lead teams, delegate tasks, and mentor in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication for diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead or participate in multidisciplinary teams to improve state policy and programs.
• Provide consulting to state/local clients and advise on reimbursement policy and CMS submissions.
• Ensure projects stay on time and budget, coordinating internal/external communications.
• Author client memos, TA tools, briefs, analytic reports, and webinars.
• Conduct research using quantitative or qualitative data for monitoring/improvement.
• Lead proposal development and represent expertise through publications/conferences.

Skills

Project management

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in public policy/adm/health/business

Job description

Mathematica, Inc. seeks a Managing Consultant for Home and Community Based Services (HCBS), Remote Eligible, focusing on LTSS policy and implementation.

The role involves state and local consulting, program design, and facilitating Medicaid-related initiatives within HCBS and related authorities. Candidates should have a strong track record in HCBS/LTSS programs, experience with federal regulations, and demonstrated leadership in multidisciplinary settings.