Senior Government Contracts & Compliance Specialist

Molina Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Molina Healthcare in Illinois seeks a senior government contracts specialist to oversee development and administration of contracts with state and federal programs, including Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplace. You will coordinate research, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead cross-functional teams to meet deadlines and audit readiness.

Responsibilities include coordinating research requests, preparing regulatory reports, and maintaining documentation for audits and compliance while

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of Medicaid, Medicare, and/or Marketplace health insurance/government programs, plus at least 1 year in government contracts.
• Knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, Marketplace and/or other government-sponsored programs and program compliance.
• Organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical reasoning abilities.
• Proficient in data analysis, creating reports, and presenting information.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a highly matrixed environment.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Microsoft Office suite and applicable software proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, conducts, and responds to research requests related to government health care programs and regulatory filings.
• Reviews plan submissions for quality, accuracy and timeliness to meet contractual requirements.
• Disseminates information from government contracting agencies to impacted plan staff.
• Participates in meetings with state agencies and Molina departments and shares updates with leadership.
• Maintains the department’s documentation and archive system for reports and audits.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Analytical reasoning

Data analysis & reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Molina Healthcare in Illinois seeks a senior government contracts specialist to oversee development and administration of contracts with state and federal programs, including Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplace. You will coordinate research, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead cross-functional teams to meet deadlines and audit readiness.

Responsibilities include coordinating research requests, preparing regulatory reports, and maintaining documentation for audits and compliance while