Deputy Director - Medicaid Policy & Plan Management

State of Nebraska

Lincoln, NE, US
Base: $1.000; bonus/equity: not specified; benefit...
Not specified (assumed to be in-office based on job location).
Medicaid policy development
State plan management
Managed care contract oversight
The State of Nebraska is seeking a Deputy Director for Medicaid Policy & Plan Management to provide strategic leadership and oversight in policy development, eligibility operations, and managed care contract management within the Medicaid and Long-Term Care system. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in healthcare policy and leadership, particularly in Medicaid

Job Summary

  • This executive role provides leadership and oversight of policy development, state plan management, eligibility operations quality assurance, and managed care contract oversight within Nebraska’s Medicaid and Long-Term Care (MLTC) system.
  • The Deputy Director partners with division leadership, federal agencies, legislative stakeholders, and internal teams to drive policy innovation and operational excellence in support of MLTC’s mission to help people live better lives.
  • We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The State of Nebraska is seeking a Deputy Director for Medicaid Policy & Plan Management to provide strategic leadership and oversight in policy development, eligibility operations, and managed care contract management within the Medicaid and Long-Term Care system. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in healthcare policy and leadership, particularly in Medicaid.

Salary

Base: $1.000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Medicaid policy development
  • State plan management
  • Managed care contract oversight
  • Eligibility operations quality assurance
  • Federal and state regulations compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic leadership
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Cross-divisional collaboration
  • Public-facing communication

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree or equivalent experience
  • 5 years progressive leadership experience
  • 5 years Medicaid/healthcare policy experience
  • Experience in federal or state government
  • Executive-level leadership experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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