Senior Medicaid Consultants – Policy, Waivers & State Programs (United States)

October 16, 2026

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Senior Medicaid Consultants – Policy, Waivers & State Programs

United States (Remote) | Contract & Contract-to-Hire Opportunities

HealthCare Recruiters International is seeking experienced state Medicaid policy and program professionals for current and upcoming consulting opportunities supporting state and U.S. territorial Medicaid programs.

We are particularly interested in professionals who have worked directly for state Medicaid agencies or as consultants supporting state Medicaid agencies and bring expertise in Medicaid policy, waivers, regulatory initiatives, or program implementation.

This opportunity is intended for professionals with direct state Medicaid agency or state Medicaid consulting experience. Health plan/MCO, provider, or payer experience alone will not meet the requirements for these consulting engagements.

Areas of Experience May Include

State Plan Amendments (SPAs)
Section 1115 Demonstration Waivers
Section 1915(b), 1915(c), and 1915(i) waivers
Medicaid policy development and regulatory analysis
CMS guidance and regulatory interpretation
Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES/MMIS)
Medicaid modernization initiatives
Program integrity and claims
Benefits, eligibility and coverage policy
Provider reimbursement
Medicaid program implementation
Project and program management
State Medicaid operations

We Are Particularly Interested in Professionals Who Have

Experience working for or directly supporting a state Medicaid agency
Experience collaborating with CMS and state government stakeholders
Strong knowledge of Medicaid regulations, programs and operations
Experience translating Medicaid policy or regulatory requirements into actionable strategies
Strong written, analytical and stakeholder communication skills
Consulting or advisory experience supporting government healthcare programs

Potential Backgrounds

Candidates may come from backgrounds such as:

Medicaid Consultant / Senior Medicaid Consultant
Medicaid Policy Director or Manager
Senior Medicaid Policy Analyst
Medicaid Waiver Specialist
Medicaid Program Manager
Medicaid Project Manager
MES/MMIS Consultant or Project Manager
Program Integrity / Claims SME
State Medicaid Agency Leadership

Opportunity Details

Remote – United States
Contract and contract-to-hire opportunities
Full-time consulting engagements typically 35–40 hours per week
Compensation varies based on role, experience, and scope
Some engagements may require occasional travel
Opportunities may support Medicaid programs across the continental U.S. and U.S. territories, including Guam, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands

If you have significant Medicaid experience and are interested in current or future consulting opportunities supporting state and territorial Medicaid programs, we welcome the opportunity to connect.

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