Medicaid Operations Associate – Business Consultant

Health Care Service Corporation

Providing operational services and coordination within Medicaid operations for HCSC. Managing regulatory inquiries and ensuring compliance with state requirements in a hybrid work setting.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $41,700 - $92,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Medicaid operations, regulatory compliance, and project management, with strong analytical and communication skills to effectively coordinate and implement program policies and processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementRegulatory ReportingAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Business AnalysisProcess ImprovementStrategic PlanningResearchProduct AdministrationProduct OperationsAdvanced ExcelTableau

Soft Skills

OrganizationPrioritizationProblem-SolvingInterpersonal Communication

Tools & Technologies

MS Office

Industry Keywords

Medicaid OperationsRegulatory ComplianceState Contract Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Providing operational services, assistance, program implementation, and coordination for one or more day-to-day Medicaid operation functions
Coordinating recurring state-mandated reports
Managing regulatory inquiries and operational escalations
Partnering with stakeholders across Medicaid claims, care coordination, encounters, customer service, and other business areas
Gathering, validating, and delivering information required by the State of Illinois
Resolving complex and escalated operational questions
Working with other areas of the organization on the development, testing, and implementation of program policies, business processes, and system changes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor Degree and 1 year experience OR 5 years’ experience in business analysis, process improvement, strategic planning, research, project management, product administration, product operations or relevant health care industry experience
Project management skills, including strong organization, prioritization and problem-solving skills
Strong oral, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Experience interacting with personnel of multiple departments and at various levels in the organization
Analytical and information synthesis skills
Verbal and written communication and organization skills
Experience with changing assignments and priorities
PC proficiency to include MS Office products
Knowledge of regulatory reporting, compliance activities, or state contract requirements.
Advanced Excel skills required; Tableau experience preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) savings plan
Pension plan
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Employee assistance program
Paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement