# Lead Director, Medicaid Business Development

**Company**: CVS Health
**Location**: Work from home, AZ
**Work arrangement**: remote
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $100,000.00 - $231,540.00
**Category**: Policy & Public Affairs
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

We're building a world of health around every individual , shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience.

At CVS Health, you'll be surrounded by colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold themselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything they do.

This role will report to the Executive Director of Medicaid Business Development and is central to advancing CVS Health's Medicaid business objectives by developing and executing state-specific strategies that align with healthcare policy and individual Medicaid priorities.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Medicaid policy, exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, and a growth-oriented mindset to drive innovation and expansion across state markets.

**Responsibilities**

- Develop and implement strategic plans tailored to individual state Medicaid priorities and healthcare policy landscapes.

- Translate high-level strategies into actionable workplans and lead cross-functional execution.

- Prepare policy briefs, blog posts, presentations, and other materials to communicate complex policy issues.

- Serve as a liaison to CVS government affairs teams, representing Medicaid interests and ensuring alignment.

- Represent the organization at conferences, meetings, and networking events to promote Medicaid initiatives.

- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including community organizations, providers, associations, and advocacy professionals.

- Monitor and analyze policy and legislative trends to inform strategy and identify opportunities.

- Provide strategic support to overcome barriers and craft innovative solutions.

- Identify and pursue new business opportunities through professional networks and partnerships.

**Required Qualifications**

- Minimum 7 years of experience in Medicaid policy or managed care leadership.

- Proven track record in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and policy advocacy.

- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Flexibility and willingness to travel as required, including up to 50% travel for stakeholder engagement and business development activities.

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Experience navigating Medicaid procurements and state healthcare contracts is a plus.

- Healthcare strategy

- Advanced degree (MPH, MPA, MBA).

- Background in government relations or legislative affairs.

- Familiarity with value-based care, LTSS, and dual-eligible programs.

- Established professional network in Medicaid and healthcare policy.

**Benefits**

This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

## Skills

### Required
- Medicaid policy
- strategic planning
- stakeholder engagement
- policy advocacy
- written and verbal communication

### Nice to have
- healthcare strategy
- value-based care
- LTSS
- dual-eligible programs
- government relations
- legislative affairs

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