Rural Health Transformation Chief of Policy

Responsibilities

• Lead Medicaid policy efforts supporting RHTP and other strategic initiatives.
• Develop strategies to sustain RHTP-funded programs through Medicaid funding mechanisms, including a comprehensive understanding of federal Medicaid authorities to determine feasibility for sustaining an array of RHTP projects using Medicaid funds.
• Identify and secure federal Medicaid authorities, including waivers and State Plan Amendments (SPAs).
• Ensure compliance with federal and state Medicaid regulations.
• Lead the policy and budget initiative process for all RHTP-specific Medicaid initiatives, including state legislative and budget authority and federal authority, as applicable.
• Maximize federal financial participation (FFP) opportunities for benefits, administrative functions, and agency operations.
• Collaborate with CMS, state agencies, and stakeholders on policy development and implementation.
• Conduct policy analysis and provide recommendations to executive leadership.
• Prepare briefing materials, policy documents, and regulatory submissions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Medicaid policy, financing, and program sustainability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Law, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Medicaid policy, healthcare policy, or public sector healthcare programs.
• Experience developing policy recommendations and regulatory submissions.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and work across multiple agencies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (MPH, MPA, MHA, JD, or related field).
• Experience working directly with CMS and Medicaid waiver programs.
• Knowledge of Medicaid financing, administrative claiming, and federal reimbursement methodologies.
• Experience supporting healthcare transformation or grant-funded initiatives.
• Knowledge of Medicaid regulations, waivers, SPAs, and federal funding mechanisms.

Duration: 5 years to start.