Contract & Licensing Specialist

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Legal Studies, Public Policy, or a related field (required)
Minimum 3 years of experience in contract management, licensing, or regulatory compliance in healthcare, Medicaid, or managed care (required)
Proficiency in contract management software (ContractWorks a plus) and Microsoft Office Suite (required)
Strong attention to detail, organization, and regulatory knowledge are essential qualities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information, including executive-level data, with the utmost discretion and professionalism

Ensure all contracts with state and county agencies, Medicaid payors, and MCOs adhere to legal and regulatory requirements.
Handle Change of Ownership (CHOW) applications and lead the state licensure process for new markets.
Responsible for the accuracy of all documentation in support of contracts.
Oversee the full lifecycle of contracts, including drafting, reviewing, and renewing agreements.
Maintain meticulous records of contracts, licensing documents, and compliance filings.
Lead the submission and tracking of new state Medicaid applications, ensuring all required documentation is accurate and timely.
Work cross-functionally with State Operations, Launch Operations, Legal, Compliance, and Finance to ensure contract alignment.
Act as a liaison between FreedomCare and state agencies, Medicaid payors, and managed care organizations.
Develop and maintain reports to track contract statuses, application progress, and compliance metrics and provide insight to stakeholders on status.
Recommend process improvements to enhance contract and licensing efficiency.

Paralegal or Compliance Background (a plus)
Experience handling state Medicaid/Medicare applications or regulatory filings (preferred)
Experience with Jira or project management tools (preferred)
Notary Public certification (preferred)