Careers

Overview

The National Association of Medicaid Directors (NAMD) is seeking an Executive Assistant (EA) to serve as a key member of a small, mission-driven, and highly collaborative team. This role provides high-level administrative and operational support to the organization’s Leadership Team, while also serving as a central coordination point for Board-related activities and organizational operations.

The EA reports to the Senior Manager of Finance & Operations and plays a critical role in ensuring efficiency, organization, and effectiveness of NAMD’s day-to-day functions. In addition, this position provides dedicated scheduling and calendar support to the Executive Director through a close, collaborative working relationship.

About the National Association of Medicaid Directors (NAMD):

NAMD is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, professional association representing leaders of state Medicaid agencies and Children’s Health Insurance Programs (CHIP) across the country. Members from the 56 states and territories drive major innovations in health care while overseeing Medicaid and CHIP, two of the nation’s most vital health care programs serving millions of beneficiaries.

Position Description

The Executive Assistant provides direct administrative support to the Executive Director and serves as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors. This role requires strong organizational skills, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Principal Responsibilities

Assistant to the Executive Director and Leadership Team

• Manage the Executive Director’s calendar, including scheduling meetings, interviews, and key engagements.
• Support the NAMD Leadership Team with scheduling for internal and external meetings and events.
• Draft, edit, and format correspondence, reports, and presentations for the Executive Director and Leadership Team.
• Process and track expenses, reimbursements, and credit card reconciliations in coordination with Finance & Operations.
• Support onboarding and offboarding outreach to NAMD members.
• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with members, their executive assistants, and external partners.

Office Management & Administrative Support

• Coordinate internal staff meetings, retreats, and organizational events.
• Support planning and execution of NAMD meetings and convenings, including the Fall Conference & Annual Member Meeting.
• Prepare and assemble meeting materials and event documentation.
• Assist with maintenance of constituent records in NAMD’s CRM (HubSpot).
• Oversee day-to-day office needs, including supplies, coordination of in-office activities, and general upkeep.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for NAMD’s travel platform (AmTrav).
• Demonstrate flexibility and professionalism while managing competing priorities and deadlines.

Liaison to the NAMD Board of Directors

• Serve as the primary staff liaison to the Board of Directors.
• Schedule and support virtual meetings for the Board and its committees as well as coordinating logistics for in-person Board meetings and retreats.
• Prepare, review, and distribute Board materials, including agendas and briefing packets.
• Record and maintain official Board meeting minutes and governance documentation.
• Coordinate and provide administrative support to annual Board processes including elections and self-assessment survey.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must possess 5+ years of demonstrated experience supporting senior leaders and executives in an office environment.
• Strong organizational skills and extreme attention to detail.
• Strong CRM knowledge and experience. Experience using HubSpot is a plus!
• High proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Teams).
• Ability to work in a cooperative, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex ideas clearly, concisely, and in unbiassed, accessible manner.
• Ability to work in a non-partisan national membership association and to respect the diverse viewpoints of all 50 states, D.C. and the U.S. territories. Experience working with a diverse array of state and territory government leaders a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple competing tasks and self-direct workflow.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a practical, solutions-oriented, and service-driven approach.
• Proven ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Lived experience with the Medicaid program is greatly valued by NAMD.

General Applicant Information

This position is full-time, and is based out of NAMD’s office in Washington, DC. A minimum of two (2) days in-person availability per week is required for this position.

The starting base salary for this position is $85,000 – $95,000. NAMD offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package designed to support the needs of NAMD employees, including:

• Retirement with employer match and discretionary contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance• Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• Monthly cellular reimbursement
• Annual stipend for professional development• Generous vacation and leave policy
• Flexible Telework policy with 2 days in office/3 days remote per week

To apply, please complete and submit this form along with your resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, please describe your interest in the position and your approach to supporting an organization through strong operational coordination, executive support, and a commitment to helping dynamic teams work efficiently and effectively.

If you have any questions, please contact humanresources@medicaiddirectors.org. No phone calls. Posting remains open until the position is filled.

NAMD is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff and honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identity of applicants.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Job Description

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of Medicaid, Bureau of Program Integrity is seeking a Bureau Chief to join our team!

The Bureau Chief of Program Integrity is responsible for Medicaid Program Integrity including, but not limited to, medical necessity reviews, federal and state audits and investigations, member and provider exclusions and sanctions, monitoring of over payments, provider enrollment oversight, payment integrity accountability and recovery, coordination of Medicaid fraud, waste, and abuse, and payment error rates measurements.

For more information and to apply, click here.

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to supervise and manage the Office of Eligibility Services (OES) within the Health Care Financing & Medicaid Administration, helping to ensure that Marylanders receive efficient and accurate eligibility services.  This role is responsible for overseeing the eligibility operations, systems, regulation and policy, and staff for Medicaid, Maryland Children’s Health Insurance Program (MCHP), and other Medical Assistance Programs.

This position directs the implementation and continuous improvement of eligibility operations, including policy development, system functionality, and eligibility caseworker training programs. This work crosses the Maryland Health Benefits Exchange, Department of Human Services, and local health departments. The Director is also responsible for maintaining strong operational performance standards that ensure eligibility and frontline staff effectively support Marylanders as they enroll in and renew coverage.

For more information and to apply, click here.

Main Purpose of Job

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) serves as a senior executive leader within the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), reporting to the Deputy Secretary of Healthcare Financing. As a key member of the Maryland Medicaid leadership team, the CMO is responsible for aligning clinical strategy with the administration’s goals to improve population health outcomes and manage the cost of care for Medicaid beneficiaries.

The role provides strategic oversight of major clinical and operational units within the Office of Care Transformation, including medical benefits management, clinical transformation, pharmacy services, and advanced primary care. The CMO leads the development and implementation of Medicaid’s population health and quality strategies, oversees medical management functions such as benefit design and utilization management, and ensures accountability across managed care and administrative partners.

The position also plays a central role in advancing innovative primary care models, including alignment with federal initiatives such as the AHEAD Model, and managing state investments to expand access and strengthen the healthcare workforce.

In addition, the CMO collaborates across state agencies and with external stakeholders to drive system-wide improvements, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, and represents the agency in high-level engagements with provider organizations, health systems, and advocacy groups.

For more information and to apply, click here.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Job Summary

This position is eligible for telework for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.

The purpose of this position is to lead the team of health care staff responsible for  establishing rates based on the providers’ incurred costs for providing services, hospital rate setting, managing payment policy for Tribal and Indian Health Service providers and systems design for the service coverage available to enrollees in Medical Assistance (MA) and MinnesotaCare (MNCare), as well as developing and maintaining the requirements and processes for supplemental payments made to various providers.

This position also represents the department’s positions at various internal and external forums regarding rate setting policies, rates, and systems design, and provides collaborative leadership to various stakeholders including, but not limited to, enrollees, providers, other third-party payers, department management and staff and the legislature.

For more information and to apply, click here.

Summary

This announcement serves as a repository of resumes for those interested in Health Insurance Specialist positions under the CMS Fellows Program located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Please ensure you provide all documentation requested and answer all questions as to your preferences. Submission of your information to this file is voluntary and does not guarantee an interview, selection or employment.

Duties

• This announcement is being used to develop a non-competitive applicant pool of CMS Fellows candidates for Health Insurance Specialist positions throughout the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. See “Next Steps” below for more information.

For more information and to apply, click here.

Summary

This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS), Division of Enrollment Policy & Operations (DEPO).As a Lead Social Science Research Analyst, GS-0101-14, you will provide senior-level technical and analytic leadership for Medicaid and CHIP provisions, focusing on community engagement requirements and other provisions’ impact on state eligibility operations.

Duties

• Ensuring the organization’s strategic plan, mission, vision, and values are effectively communicated to the team and integrated into their strategies, goals, objectives, work plans, work products, and services.
• Providing technical expertise on Medicaid and CHIP eligibility and enrollment policy development, program operations, and data analysis.
• Developing documents, implementing new or modified analytic methodologies, and ensuring rigorous quality assurance.

For more information and to apply, click here.