Specialist, Government Contracts

Job Summary

The Specialist, Government Contracts is responsible for the strategic development and administration of contracts with State and/or Federal governments. These contracts support Medicaid, Medicare, Marketplace, and other government-sponsored programs focused on providing healthcare services to low income, uninsured, and other populations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Maintenance of state correspondence and regulatory databases.
• Communication of deliverables between staff and governmental agencies.
• Review and maintenance of policies, procedures and contracts.
• Calendar and database management for regulatory filings and approvals.
• Responding to governmental inquiries regarding plan issues and requirements.
• Collaborating with other departments to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Conducting research on government programs and state requirements.
• Maintaining the Government Contracts SharePoint site for accessibility of documents.

Job Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or equivalent is required. A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare or related field is preferred.

Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience in a managed care environment, preferably in Medicaid, with compliance related experience and at least 1 year in Medicare preferred.

Key Skills/Competency

• Government Contracts
• Medicaid
• Medicare
• Compliance
• Regulatory
• Research
• Administration
• Communication
• Managed Care
• Health Care