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BerryDunn is seeking a Medicaid Policy Director to join our Medicaid consulting team. As part of our consulting team focused on state Medicaid agencies, you will leverage your state and federal Medicaid policy expertise to help Medicaid agencies implement new programs and administer their program. You will be the success partner for Medicaid agencies in building healthier communities and stronger futures.

You will work remotely, hybrid, or in one of our offices, helping clients nationally. You will report to and partner with management team members in our Medicaid team for both client work and career development. With a growth mindset, you will share your Medicaid expertise with those around you to help drive their development while also continuing to develop your own professional goals.

Travel Expectations: Travel to client sites can range up to 50%

• Help clients implement new programs and manage their compliance with federal requirements by: analyzing, documenting, and presenting analysis to clients; planning for and implementing new guidance and programs; preparing applications for grants and additional funding opportunities
• Partner with the team to share your Medicaid expertise while supporting client needs and also helping the team grow and develop in their knowledge of Medicaid
• Engage in marketing and business development by applying your Medicaid policy expertise to the development and review of content and budgets, including the review of and feedback on content created by others in a way that supports the development of the full team

• 15 plus years of professional experience, 10 years of which was in Medicaid, at least 4 years of which was in a state Medicaid agency with progressive leadership responsibility, or the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
• Experience analyzing regulations and sub-regulatory guidance to inform the direction of the program along with managing projects and initiatives to implement program changes to comply with the regulation
• Experience working with most Medicaid payment authorities such as waivers and the state plan
• Experience successfully navigating the dynamics of the interests of all parties that are involved in the Medicaid program, for example members, providers, health plans, and federal partners
• Ability to translate complex claims and billing requirements into actionable business, policy, and technical recommendations for clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and team skills

The base salary range targeted for this role is $160,000 - $180,000. This salary range represents BerryDunn's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. If an applicant possesses experience, education, or other qualifications more than the minimum requirements for this posting, that applicant is encouraged to apply, and a final salary range may then be based on those additional qualifications; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, years of experience, depth of experience, seniority, merit, education, training, amount of travel, and other relevant business considerations.

Our people are what make BerryDunn special, and in return we strive to support our employees and help them thrive. Eligible employees have access to benefits that go beyond what's expected to support their physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being. Visit our website for a complete list of benefits and a look into our culture: Experience BerryDunn.

We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process or perform essential job functions. Please contact careers@berrydunn.com to request an accommodation.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

About BerryDunn

BerryDunn is the brand name under which Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC and BDMP Assurance, LLP, independently owned entities, provide services. Since 1974, BerryDunn has helped businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies throughout the US and its territories solve their greatest challenges. The firm's tax, advisory, and consulting services are provided by Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC, and its attest services are provided by BDMP Assurance, LLP, a licensed CPA firm. 

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