Sr. Manager, Duals SMAC Lead

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
** Position Summary
** To be successful in this position, the candidate must have demonstrated experience with contract management, including health plan operations, understanding benefits, regulatory requirements, and annual readiness. The SMAC Lead is responsible for managing the State Medicaid Agency Contract (SMAC) lifecycle and ensuring compliance with CMS requirements. This role drives coordination across functional areas to implement SMAC requirements accurately and on time.
* ** Document Comparison:
** Review and compare SMAC documents for accuracy and compliance with CMS standards.
* ** Requirements Communication:
** Translate state and CMS requirements into actionable tasks for functional teams; maintain clarity and consistency in communications.
* ** Meeting Facilitation:
** Organize and lead cross-functional meetings to align stakeholders on SMAC requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
* ** Timeliness & Tracking:
** Monitor deadlines using dashboards and Quickbase; escalate delays and ensure adherence to submission timelines.
* ** Quality Assurance:
** Conduct internal reviews (IIR) and coordinate second opinions for high-risk language.
* ** Reporting:
** Prepare status updates and communicate progress to leadership and stakeholders.
** Required Qualifications**- At least 5 years of managing contract management.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact and influence at various levels of the organization.

- Ability to work independently and to recognize and resolve issues.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
** Preferred Qualifications**- Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid program requirements
- At least 5 years of CMS compliance and DSNP integration requirements.
** Education
* * Bachelor’s degree in a closely related field or an equivalent combination of formal education and recent, related experience
** Pay Range
** The typical pay range for this role is:$67,900.00 - $This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.  The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.  This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.  

This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program. Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
** Great benefits for great people
** We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:
* ** Affordable medical plan options,
** a
** 401(k) plan** (including matching company contributions), and an
** employee stock purchase plan**.
* ** No-cost programs for all colleagues
** including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
* ** Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues
** including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

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We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 02/15/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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