Remote Medicaid Policy Lead

Adult Correction; United States; Remote; USD 61,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) seeks a Program Analyst I (NS) to lead Medicaid policy development and implementation within the Division of Health Benefits. You will supervise staff conducting policy research, drafting, and analysis to support informed, compliant program decisions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to review policy impacts, maintain documentation, and ensure timely updates across Medicaid programs.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting and evaluating complex legal and regulatory documents to present policy options.
• Policy knowledge to guide Medicaid operations and ensure compliance.
• Experience coaching staff in policy research and analysis.
• Familiarity with NC FAST or comparable systems to assess policy impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of Medicaid policies for state and federal requirements.
• Supervise a team researching, drafting, and updating policies across programs.
• Review policy impacts to support operational decisions and ensure consistent application.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to address policy questions and program needs.
• Maintain policy documentation for audit readiness and transparency.

Skills

Policy interpretation

Regulatory knowledge

Team leadership

Policy research

Operational decision support

Strong organizational skills

Tools

NC FAST

Job description

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) seeks a Program Analyst I (NS) to lead Medicaid policy development and implementation within the Division of Health Benefits. You will supervise staff conducting policy research, drafting, and analysis to support informed, compliant program decisions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to review policy impacts, maintain documentation, and ensure timely updates across Medicaid programs.