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Senior Specialist, Government Contracts

Molina Healthcare Rockford, Illinois; Joliet, Illinois; Naperville, Illinois; Aurora, Illinois; Chicago, Illinois Job ID 2033530
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Molina Healthcare is hiring a Sr Specialist in our Government Contracts department.  
This role is remote with a high preference for candidates who reside in Illinois. 

The Sr Specialist in our Government Contracts will be responsible for the strategic development and administration of contracts with State and/or Federal governments for Medicaid, Medicare, Marketplace, and other government-sponsored programs to provide health care services to low income, uninsured, and other populations.  You will also Intake state correspondence for Government Contract SharePoint logs, assign internally, and track to completion. Provide timely responses to external regulators on all requests. Attend and take notes for HFS meetings. Track Member/Provider complaints along with the impact on customer experience with Molina to improve on all levels.  

Highly qualified candidates will have the following experience-

  • Live in Illinois and are familiar with Managed Care in Illinois and how HHF operates.
  • Background/experience in business analytics, deadline tracking, previous experience researching and interpreting contract language is also a plus.
  • Great at building relationships and working across departments, able to articulate GC expectations for deliverables and interpret regulator instructions.
  • Comfortable speaking with all levels of leadership.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

  • Responsible for coordinating, conducting and/or responding to research requests pertaining to government healthcare programs; preparing and submitting regulatory reports for filings; reviewing Plan submissions for quality, accuracy, and timeliness; and ensuring Plan meets contractual and regulatory requirements.
  • Reviews Provider Agreement, EOC/ Member Handbook, Provider Directory, marketing materials, and other contract reporting deliverables for compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements prior to submission.
  • Assesses information received from government contracting agencies and regulators and disseminates to impacted Plan staff.
  • Participates in meetings related to Molina government run programs with State agencies and Molina Corporate departments and disseminates relevant information to staff and management.
  • Oversees/maintains the department's documentation and archive system, ensuring submitted reports are archived for historical and audit purposes. Ensures system is updated and complete.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education: High School diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare, or related field.

Required Experience

  • 3 years’ experience in a managed care environment.
  • Experience demonstrates strong: communication and presentation skills; analytical/reasoning ability; detail orientation; organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient in compiling data, creating reports, and presenting information, using Crystal Reports (or similar reporting tools), SQL query, MS Access, and MS Excel.

To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the intranet job listing.
Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.

Pay Range: $47,660 - $88,511.46 / ANNUAL
*Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

About Us

Molina Healthcare is a nationwide fortune 500 organization with a mission to provide quality healthcare to people receiving government assistance. If you are seeking a meaningful opportunity in a team-oriented environment, come be a part of a highly engaged workforce dedicated to our mission. Bring your passion and talents and together we can make a difference in the lives of others. Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.

Job Type Full Time Posting Date 09/14/2025

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