Senior Medicaid/CHIP Policy & Content QA Advisor, Remote 1 year contract Remote U.S. citizenship required. Must be able to successfully complete required federal/CMS background and security requirements . We are seeking a highly experienc ed Medicaid/CHIP policy professio nal to support a large federal healthcare engagement focused on t he Medicaid and CHIP Learning Collaboratives (MACLC). This is a senior-level consulting role supporting work with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (C MCS). The consultant will serve as a senior policy subject matter expert and provide content-focused quality assurance and oversight for a team developing technical assistance and policy materials for CMS and state Medicaid/CHIP programs - especially with eligibility and enrollment. The ideal candidate will bring deep Medicaid/CHIP policy and program knowledge, experience working with CMS/CMCS and/or state Medicaid programs, and the ability to translate CMS needs and complex policy requirements into clear direction and actionable feedback for project teams. Key Responsibilities Meet and collaborate directly with

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stakeholders to understand policy priorities, requirements and expectations for technical assistance materials and other deliverables. Serve as a senior Medicaid/CHIP subject matter expert and trusted advisor to the project team. Provide substantive content QA and oversight for a team developing Medicaid/CHIP policy and technical assistance materials. Review reports, guidance documents, memos, issue briefs, presentations, webinars and other deliverables for policy accuracy, clarity, consistency and completeness. Provide detailed, actionable feedback to content-development teams and partner with them through revisions and final delivery. Ensure deliverables accurately reflect CMS policy, legislative requirements and

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expectations. Help translate complex federal legislation, regulations and policy requirements into clear and practical technical assistance for state Medicaid and CHIP programs. Identify policy gaps, inconsistencies, potential areas of confusion and implementation considerations before materials are delivered to CMS or state stakeholders. Help maintain quality and consistency across a high volume of complex deliverables while meeting project deadlines. Support the team in moving materials efficiently from development through review, revision and final delivery. Required Qualifications Approximately 10+ years of progressively responsible Medicaid and/or CHIP policy, program or operational experience. Deep knowledge of Medicaid/CHIP policy and the federal-state relationship involved in administering these programs. Significant experience working with or supporting CMS/CMCS, state Medicaid agencies, or organizations providing Medicaid policy and technical assistance support. Experience with Medicaid/CHIP eligibility and enrollment, state operations, program implementation or related policy areas. Demonstrated ability to interact directly with senior government clients and translate their needs into clear direction for project teams. Strong understanding of how federal Medicaid policy, legislation and regulatory requirements are interpreted and implemented by states. Demonstrated experience developing, reviewing or providing senior-level oversight of Medicaid policy, regulatory, implementation or technical assistance materials. Exceptional attention to detail and ability to review complex materials for both substantive policy accuracy and overall quality. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, constructive feedback to writers, analysts and other project team members. Ability to manage and review a high volume of complex deliverables under deadline. Bachelor's degree required; master's degree or other advanced degree in public policy, public health, health administration, law, economics, social sciences or a related discipline preferred. U.S. citizenship required. Must be able to successfully complete required federal/CMS background and security requirements. Highly Preferred Experience Previous experience within or directly supporting

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Experience supporting CMCS technical assistance to state Medicaid and CHIP agencies. Senior policy or program experience within a state Medicaid agency. Experience with Medicaid/CHIP eligibility and enrollment, state operations, program implementation or related policy areas. Experience interpreting and supporting implementation of significant federal Medicaid legislation or regulatory changes. Experience providing senior-level review or QA of policy and technical assistance deliverables. Consulting or advisory experience involving direct interaction with CMS, CMCS or state Medicaid leadership.

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Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. No calls, inquiries, or Third-Party Vendors please. We are an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. (The ACI Group is unable to sponsor H1B Visas). $1000 Referral Bonus - www.aci.com. Since 1988, The ACI Group, a Baltimore-based staffing firm, has been committed to hiring the industry's leading professionals, and presenting exciting career opportunities. We have access to varied types of contract, permanent and contract-to-perm positions and offer a choice of employment options including a full benefits package.