Senior/staff/principal Digital Acquisition Consultant (cms)

Skylighthq

United States
Senior digital acquisition consultant: $150,000–$1...
Fully remote
Government procurement and acquisitions
Translate policy to operational needs
Outcome-based contracting
Skylighthq is seeking a Senior/Staff/Principal Digital Acquisition Consultant to partner with state Medicaid agencies and CMS, focusing on transforming government procurement of technology for public benefits. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in government procurement, specifically in digital services, and a strong understanding of modern technology contracting

Job Summary

  • Partner with state Medicaid agencies and CMS to transform how government buys technology for public benefits.
  • Translate complex statutory requirements into clear operational needs and guide states toward outcome-oriented strategies.
  • Utilize modern procurement playbooks and agile methods to help agencies build, buy, and ship the right technical solutions.

Matching Summary

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Skylighthq is seeking a Senior/Staff/Principal Digital Acquisition Consultant to partner with state Medicaid agencies and CMS, focusing on transforming government procurement of technology for public benefits. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in government procurement, specifically in digital services, and a strong understanding of modern technology contracting.

Salary

Senior Digital Acquisition Consultant: $150,000–$185,000; Staff Digital Acquisition Consultant: $170,000–$203,000; Principal Digital Acquisition Consultant: $180,000–$230,000; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, FSAs, 401(k) match, PTO, paid parental leave, performance rewards, bonuses, professional development allowance, tech allowance, swag budget, charity matching

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Government procurement and acquisitions
  • Translate policy to operational needs
  • Outcome-based contracting
  • Agile methods for policy and tech
  • Evaluate vendor delivery capability

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborate with state government
  • Experience with Medicaid/Medicare
  • Improve procurement processes
  • Understand modern tech team structures
  • Civic tech procurement experience

Key Requirements

  • Experience in government procurement, acquisitions, or contract management
  • Proven ability to translate policy or statutory requirements
  • Experience working in regulated, delivery-oriented environments
  • Strong understanding of modern technology procurement
  • Experience guiding cross-functional teams
  • Track record of owning end-to-end strategy
  • Ability to work successfully within a professional services environment
  • Passionate about creating better public outcomes
  • Ability to travel for work

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future without sponsorship. Some federal contracts require U.S. citizenship.

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