Senior Manager, Medicaid & MMIS

Be part of a team that unleashes the power of leading-edge technologies to help improve the health and well-being of those most vulnerable in our country and communities. Working at Gainwell carries its rewards. You’ll have an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. You’ll add to your technical credentials and certifications while enjoying a generous, flexible vacation policy and educational assistance. We also have comprehensive leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

Summary

The Senior Manager will lead the Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS) Data and Analytics Capability across public sector clients. This role is responsible for overseeing the delivery of high-quality data and analytics solutions, managing a team of analysts and developers, and collaborating with cross-functional leaders to support Medicaid business objectives and compliance requirements.

Your role in our mission

• Lead and manage the MMIS Data & Analytics team, including Data Analysts, Configuration Analysts, and other professionals.
• Oversee Design, Development, and Implementation (DDI) projects for MMIS Data & Analytics Solutions across public sector clients.
• Demonstrate breadth of Medicaid domain knowledge, including MITA areas, MMIS Reporting including Claims, Encounters, Payer and Financial Reports.
• Collaborate with other Sr Managers and deputies to drive integrated reporting and data initiatives.
• Guide a team of data analysts and developers to deliver client-desired outcomes by understanding the business and technical landscape.
• Partner with technical leads and business analysts to define requirements, prioritize projects, and resolve issues.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant data governance, privacy, and security standards.
• Represent the MMIS Reporting function in leadership meetings and cross-departmental initiatives.
• Manage scope, change requests, pricing, and estimation activities for reporting engagements.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in reporting, analytics, or data management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• 8+ years of Management Consulting experience in Medicaid State & Local Government OR Commercial Payer Experience
• Proven experience managing teams in a complex, matrixed organization.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise reporting tools, data warehousing, and business intelligence platforms.
• Strong technical acumen, ability to translate business needs into technical specifications, and work with development team to implement measurable business outcomes
• Advanced skills in SQL, data visualization, and reporting automation.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, in a matrixed environment

What you should expect in this role

• Remote position (US only)
• Opportunities to travel through your work (0-10%)
• Video cameras must be used during all interviews, as well as during the initial week of orientation
• The deadline to submit applications for this posting is 3/30/2026

The pay range for this position is $113,900.00 - $162,700.00 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Put your passion to work at Gainwell. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a 401(k) employer match, comprehensive health benefits, and educational assistance. We also have a variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

We believe nothing is impossible when you bring together people who care deeply about making healthcare work better for everyone. Build your career with Gainwell, an ind