Senior Project Manager - Medicaid Policy

Senior Project Manager Medicaid Policy



Location: Cranston, RI (Primarily Remote with Occasional Onsite Meetings) Local Candidates Only



Duration: 4 Years



Interview: Final round in-person

Client Notes

• Primarily remote role with in-person attendance required for community meetings, regional sessions, RSAC meetings, partner convenings, and other RHTP activities.
• Local Rhode Island or MA candidates within a 1-hour drive only with DL COPY.
• Recent or recent second project must be from the current mentioned location
• LinkedIn with mentioned location

Position Overview

Client is seeking a Senior Project Manager Medicaid Policy to support the Medicaid Policy Team in leading strategic initiatives related to the Rhode Island Healthcare Transformation Program (RHTP) . This role will focus on Medicaid policy development, federal funding strategies, regulatory compliance, and long-term sustainability of Medicaid-funded programs while collaborating with CMS, state agencies, and executive leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Law , or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Medicaid policy, healthcare policy, or public sector healthcare programs .
• Experience developing healthcare policy recommendations and regulatory submissions.
• Strong understanding of Medicaid regulations, policy development, and funding mechanisms .
• Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills.
• Ability to manage complex initiatives across multiple agencies and business partners.

Other Qualifications

• Master's degree (MPH, MPA, MHA, JD, or related).
• Experience working directly with CMS and Medicaid waiver programs.
• Knowledge of Medicaid financing, administrative claiming, Federal Financial Participation (FFP), and reimbursement methodologies .
• Experience supporting healthcare transformation or grant-funded initiatives.
• Expertise in Medicaid waivers, State Plan Amendments (SPAs), and federal funding strategies .