Healthcare Policy Consultant

Milliman

Healthcare Policy Consultant with expertise in Medicaid policy projects and program design at Milliman. Supporting state agencies and healthcare clients with strategic leadership and regulatory analysis.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $117,500 - $222,985 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supporting state Medicaid agencies, other state agencies, and other healthcare industry clients on program strategy, design, development, and implementation, including project and strategy leadership
Conducting Medicaid or other state program policy strategy development and developing innovative solutions in a rapidly changing healthcare policy environment
Providing analysis of complex legislation, regulations and federal guidance
Helping states to obtain needed federal authorities (e.g., waivers, state plan amendments, federal grants, demonstrations, etc.)
Developing state policy documents and program materials
Reviewing emerging and existing regulatory requirements to understand implications for a state client’s programs
Researching and identifying leading-practice program approaches and thinking critically about the trade-offs between options
Preparing client reports and developing cogent and engaging presentation materials
Effectively communicating results, policy options, and considerations (verbal and written)
Facilitating client discussions and leading stakeholder engagement activities as needed
Building rapport and trust with state clients, often serving as a responsive point of contact
Being responsible for project management and tracking project completion and success

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years’ experience working in any combination of the following: State Medicaid agency experience, CMS experience, or similar consulting or other related experience with state health and human services programs
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy, Public Affairs, Public Health, or related area of study
Experience leading and managing complex Medicaid policy projects
Specific regulatory/policy/program administration experience in one, or more, of the following: Medicaid managed care, Medicaid financing policy, Long term services and supports, Healthcare quality measurement and improvement, Value-based payment and healthcare delivery transformation, Safety net delivery systems (e.g., hospitals, behavioral health, primary care)
Excellent strategic thinking skills
Superior problem-solving capabilities and learning agility
Strong written and oral communication skills
Extensive experience working with Microsoft PowerPoint and Word
Strong organization skills to manage multiple projects at the same time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision - Coverage for employees, dependents, and domestic partners
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges
401(k) Plan - Includes a company matching program and profit-sharing contributions
Discretionary Bonus Program – Recognizing employee contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Pre-tax savings for dependent care, transportation, and eligible medical expenses
Paid Time Off (PTO) – Begins accruing on the first day of work. Full-time employees accrue 15 days per year, and employees working less than full-time accrue PTO on a prorated basis.
Holidays - A minimum of 10 observed holidays per year
Family Building Benefits including Adoption and fertility assistance
Paid Parental Leave - Up to 11 weeks of paid leave for employees who meet eligibility criteria
Life Insurance & AD&D - 100% of premiums covered by Milliman
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability – Fully paid by Milliman

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Hard Skills & Tools

Medicaid Managed CareMedicaid Financing PolicyLong Term Services and SupportsHealthcare Quality MeasurementValue-Based PaymentHealthcare Delivery TransformationPolicy AnalysisProgram AdministrationClient Report PreparationPresentation Development

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingLearning AgilityWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationOrganization