Medicaid Director; Social Services Director Of Medical Care Administration

Medicaid Director – Department of Social Services – Hartford, CT – Salary $146,878–$199,231 per year – Open 1/27/2026 – Close 2/24/2026

Lead Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health), oversee policy, operations, and legislative engagement for ~1 million residents. Manage 160 staff and authority over medical, behavioral, dental, and transportation services.

• Strategic direction and operational oversight of Medicaid program.
• Policy development, regulation, and program administration.
• Legislative engagement and state partnership collaboration.
• Budget planning and fiscal management of program budget.
• Staff management and recruitment of 160 professionals.
• Represent Medicaid in Governor’s office, legislative committees, and federal partners.

• Five (5) years in an administrative capacity managing a large public health or medical insurance program.
• Personnel management responsibility for a division with programmatic budget ≥$1,000,000.

• Master’s degree or higher in Public Health, Public Administration, Health Policy, JD, or related field.
• Senior-level leadership and supervisory experience in Medicaid/Medicare or large-scale healthcare administration.
• Expertise in Medicaid, CHIP, or Medicare regulations, financing, and program design.
• Experience leading a state Medicaid program and engaging legislators.
• Proven fiscal management of billion-dollar budgets.
• Strong communication, legislative testimony, public speaking, and media engagement skills.

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.