Lead Consultant – Medicaid

US Until 8/23/2026 First posted June 12, 2026 Last posted June 12, 2026
Job description
We are seeking a Lead Consultant - Medicaid to lead advisory engagements with state and local Medicaid agencies. This role focuses on management consulting services and serves as a trusted advisor to Medicaid clients or potential clients, leads consultative discussions that shape client strategy, and is accountable for converting those discussions into successful consulting engagements. This role also plays a key role in responding to consulting focused Medicaid procurements and collaborates closely with internal delivery, business development (BD), sales, and capture teams. This role requires current Medicaid Consulting experience as a project leader. Strategic Operational and Policy Support The Lead Consultant - Medicaid will provide strategic operational and policy support to states. Consulting services may include: - Policy & Legislative Analysis - Evaluate and assess the impact of and compliance with state and federal legislation on program operations and strategy. - Program Design & Reform - Assist the Medicaid agency in creating and implementing Medicaid reform initiatives, including Section 1115 demonstrations. - Financial Consulting - Assist the state with financial reviews including but not limited to review of managed care and provider cost reporting. - Program Operations - Advise states on improvements in eligibility, enrollment, and customer service systems. - Quality Performance Analysis - Assess and improve care quality, including care delivered through managed care delivery systems.
About this role

Summary

Lead Medicaid advisory projects, develop policies, perform assessments, and support state reforms.

Job title

Lead Consultant – Medicaid

Experience level

current Medicaid Consulting experience as a project leader

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Must be in the united states, remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Medicaid experiencepolicy analysisprogram designfinancial reviewprogram operations

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

policy analysisprogram designfinancial consultingprogram operationsquality performance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

United States

Remote Country