Medicaid Project Manager - RHTP

Location: 100% Remote (Monday-Friday) 
Employment Type: W2 Contract  

Overview
Epitec is seeking an experienced Medicaid Project Manager to lead the planning, implementation, and operational execution of Medicaid-funded healthcare transformation initiatives. This role is ideal for a strategic project leader with deep Medicaid experience, strong stakeholder management skills, and a proven track record delivering complex, cross-functional programs within public-sector healthcare environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project management and operational implementation of Medicaid RHTP-funded initiatives to support strategic program objectives.
• Manage business operations, workflows, and project activities supporting the Medicaid RHTP Sustainability Plan.
• Develop and implement system and business processes necessary for successful project execution.
• Oversee operational readiness, risk identification, and mitigation strategies to maintain compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Monitor project priorities and escalate critical issues and key decision points to leadership as appropriate.
• Collaborate with CMS, state agencies, and other stakeholders to support program goals and stakeholder engagement efforts.
• Prepare presentations, reports, executive briefings, and project documentation.
• Drive coordination across multiple internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience supporting government-funded healthcare programs, including Medicaid or similar public-sector initiatives.
• Strong project management experience with complex, multi-stakeholder programs.
• Experience in business analytics, operational planning, and organizational readiness.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects across multiple agencies and functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree such as MPH, MPA, or related discipline.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Lean Six Sigma, or similar certification.
• Extensive knowledge of Medicaid programs and regulations.
• Experience supporting healthcare transformation, innovation, or grant-funded initiatives.

Why Join Epitec?

At Epitec, we connect talented professionals with meaningful opportunities that make an impact. You'll have the chance to work on high-visibility healthcare initiatives while collaborating with industry leaders dedicated to improving public-sector healthcare outcomes.

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