Medicaid & ACA Manager

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas

Medicaid & ACA Manager overseeing execution of Medicaid and ACA programs while ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. Collaborating with various departments to drive performance and insights.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeTopeka • Kansas, Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,440 - $124,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the strategic and operational execution of Medicaid and ACA programs
Build and manage detailed workplans, timelines, milestones, and accountability structures across the portfolio
Oversee day-to-day execution of initiatives, ensuring alignment to financial, operational, and regulatory objectives
Monitor and interpret key ACA performance indicators
Develop and maintain dashboards and recurring performance reports
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities; convert insights into actionable recommendations
Lead cross-functional coordination across multiple departments
Facilitate working sessions, manage dependencies, track decisions, risks, and deliverables
Support regulatory and compliance readiness
Prepare executive-ready materials and performance summaries

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business administration, health care, public health or related field, required.
Minimum five (5) years’ experience working with Medicaid programs and/or ACA/Individual Marketplace, required
Minimum three (3) years’ experience supervising individuals preferred
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentation
High attention to detail with the ability to connect tactical execution to strategic goals
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
Collaborative leadership style with confidence and executive presence
Knowledge of state Medicaid contracts, CMS guidance, and ACA Marketplace operations.
Strong understanding of health plan operations, MLR drivers and cost management levers and Medicaid and ACA regulatory requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive pay program (EPIP)
Health/Vision/Dental insurance
6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers
Fertility/Adoption assistance
2 weeks paid caregiver leave
401(k) plan matching up to 5%
Tuition reimbursement
Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisperformance reportingdashboard developmentregulatory complianceproject managementstrategic planningfinancial analysisrisk managementtrend analysishealth plan operations

Soft Skills

analytical skillscritical thinkingproblem-solvingcommunication skillscollaborative leadershipattention to detailexecutive presenceability to manage prioritiessynthesis of informationfacilitation skills