Senior Consultant, Medicaid Policy - HCBS

About the role

BerryDunn is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant to join our Medicaid consulting team. The Senior Consultant will work within Medicaid policy to help agencies implement new programs and administer their current program. The role involves leading client policy initiatives, driving own and junior staff development, and participating in new business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more client policy initiative(s) with a team that will engage in activities such as policy analysis and recommendations, facilitating client meetings, action item and decision management, deliverable development, and project progress tracking and reporting.
• Drive your development through an annual process that supports your growth goal in partnership with your supervisor and BerryDunn’s learning and development team.
• Participate in new business development through activities such as research, supporting proposal content, or developing marketing materials.

Requirements

• Seven years of relevant experience, including three or more years working for a state Medicaid agency supporting policy initiatives or as a consultant directly to a state Medicaid agency.
• Experience with the HCBS Quality measures set and/or Medicaid quality management and measurement.
• Direct experience working with Medicaid authorities such as state plan services, HCBS waivers, Medicaid program implementation, as well as federal compliance and reporting.
• Experience analyzing regulations and sub-regulatory guidance to inform the direction of the Medicaid program along with managing projects and initiatives to implement program changes to comply with the regulation.
• Experience managing workplans, timelines, and projects including deliverables, operational and administrative tasks, risk, and client communication.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Experience developing and implementing quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and client outcomes.
• Preferred: Experience conducting training sessions for staff and interested parties on HCBS policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Preferred: CMS Waiver Management System (WMS), Medicaid Model Data Lab (MMDL), and MACPro portals proficiency.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

The position offers a competitive salary range of $110,000 - $125,000, with potential for a discretionary annual bonus. Additional benefits include:

• Flexible work arrangements, including remote and hybrid options.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Flexible spending accounts.

Pay

The base salary range targeted for this role is $110,000 - $125,000. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on factors such as company and personal performance.

Schedule

The Senior Consultant will work remotely, hybrid, or in one of our offices, helping clients nationally. The travel expectation is up to 50%.