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Principal Associate- Medicaid Implementation

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-06-17

The Opportunity

As a Principal Associate- Medicaid, you bring deep policy and management consulting experience to support Medicaid implementation efforts. In this role, you will serve in a leadership capacity on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)–funded projects, while also contributing to business development initiatives across Abt’s health policy portfolio.

You will maintain trusted partnerships with federal agencies and sponsors, as well as with Abt partners and consultants, and you will be regarded within key federal and state agencies and organizations as a subject matter expert. You will demonstrate the ability to lead and direct large, complex projects, drawing on your understanding of the Medicaid policy landscape, strong project and financial management fundamentals, and proven experience successfully leading multidisciplinary project teams.

To be successful, you will thrive in a collaborative, team-based environment, where you will both participate in and lead major projects, direct proposal efforts, and build and sustain strong client relationships.

Core Responsibilities

  • Serve as project director for large HHS implementation projects.
  • Participate with other senior staff in CMS business development activities by obtaining additional work from existing clients or by identifying new opportunities.
  • Guide and lead the preparation and review of project reports and findings.
  • Provide guidance, oversight, and mentorship to team(s).
  • Support business development efforts related to health policy implementation work, particularly in the Medicaid domain.

What We Value

  • Experience in directing large implementation projects, preferably with CMS.
  • Position also requires significant experience in project and program development and client relationship management and proven track record of project leadership.
  • Experience working on projects related to Medicaid managed care
  • Master’s Degree + Fifteen years of relevant experience, or PhD + Ten years of relevant experience

What We Offer

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and professional development.

Abt Global Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. Abt provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $186,000 to $225,000 and may vary by downwards ten percent depending on candidate geographic location.  Salary offers are made based on internal equity and market analysis.  

Disclaimer: Abt will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.

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