Developmental Disabilities Subject Matter Expert

Tasks

• Advise on state developmental disabilities agency operations and Medicaid HCBS waiver design and policy.
• Provide guidance on administrative claiming and program integrity.
• Review stakeholder-facing materials, including FAQs, fact sheets, and presentations, for policy accuracy.
• Interpret stakeholder feedback and data findings.
• Contribute to quarterly feedback summaries and improvement project briefs.
• Participate in monthly executive reviews and selected stakeholder listening sessions.

Requirements

• 10+ years of developmental disabilities administration experience at a state DD agency or state Medicaid/HHS agency.
• Senior-level leadership experience, such as Division Director, Deputy Director, or equivalent.
• Direct experience designing, amending, or operating Medicaid HCBS waivers (1915(c) or equivalent) for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Working knowledge of Medicaid administrative claiming and program integrity.
• Demonstrated data and financial analysis experience, including utilization, expenditure, and rate analysis.
• Policy analysis and stakeholder engagement experience in a DD or HHS setting.
• Master's degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Work, Health Administration, or a related field.
• U.S. work authorization required. Sponsorship is not available.
• Must be independent of direct service providers funded by the client agency.
• Preferred: Maryland developmental disabilities or Medicaid program

Schedule

• Part-Time Contract
• 1099
• Approximately 120 hours
• December 2026 – June 30, 2027
• Flexible, based on project milestones
• Availability to participate in meetings during Maryland business hours (8 AM–5 PM ET).

How to apply

• Email your application.

Location

• Remote (Occasional travel to Baltimore, MD required)