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Lead Consultant – Medicaid

  • Company: Maximus
  • Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
  • Salary: Pay not listed
  • Full Time
  • Company site
  • Pay not listed

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SEC filings mentioning "Maximus": 2,479 · SIC industry: Services-Management Consulting Servicessearch EDGAR

Most recent 8-K (material company event) filed: Aug 6, 2026view filing

36,313 employees covered under a retirement plan (2024 filing) — via DOL Form 5500 / EFAST2

Registered as a global legal entity (LEI 549300DQCDS8HJ7QF202, US) — via GLEIF

Recipient of NIH research funding: 9 grants, most recently in 1995 from the NCI — via NIH RePORTER

Lead Consultant - Medicaid at Maximus in Wilmington, North Carolina

About the Role

The Lead Consultant provides strategic operational, policy, and program advisory support to public-sector clients. Consulting services may include:

  • Policy & Regulatory Analysis: Evaluate and assess the operational, financial, and strategic impact of federal and state policy, regulatory, and legislative changes.
  • Program Design & Reform: Support clients in the design and reform of programs to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

Core Duties

The Lead Consultant will be responsible for:

  • Leading complex projects that require a deep understanding of Medicaid policies, procedures, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Developing comprehensive strategies to address client needs and challenges in the public sector.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality consulting services.

What You Bring

To succeed in this role, you should have:

  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in Medicaid or related public sector programs.
  • Proven experience as a Lead Consultant or equivalent position within the healthcare industry.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate complex policy issues.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective client interaction.

About Maximus

Maximus is a leading provider of government services, delivering innovative solutions that help improve the delivery of healthcare and human services. Our team is dedicated to making a positive impact on people's lives through our work in Medicaid and other public sector programs.

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To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there. If you have any questions, please contact us at recruitment@maximus.com.

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North Carolina is a state in the Southeastern and South Atlantic regions of the United States. It is bordered by Virginia to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, South Carolina to the south, Georgia to the southwest, and Tennessee to the west. The state is the 28th-largest and ninth-most populous of the United States. Along with South Carolina, it makes up the Carolinas region of the East Co

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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2%via World Bank

Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1%via FRED

National quits rate: 2.0%via FRED (BLS JOLTS)

Weekly initial unemployment claims: 199,000via FRED

GDP per capita in US: $90,027via World Bank

Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank

Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank

Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800via OECD

Cost of living in North Carolina: 5.7% below the national averagevia BEA

Minimum wage in North Carolina: $7.25/hrvia FRED

Real GDP per capita in North Carolina: $60,939via FRED

Home prices in North Carolina (year over year): +2.4%via FRED

Median household income in New Hanover County: $72,892via US Census ACS / Data USA

Average commute time in New Hanover County: 21 minvia US Census ACS / Data USA

Most common commute in New Hanover County: Drove Alone (71%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA

Households with home internet in New Hanover County: 93%via US Census ACS / Data USA

Nearby green space: 9 parks within 1.5km — closest is Water Street Park. via OpenStreetMap

Nearby history: Federal Building and Courthouse, listed 1974 (93m away) — via National Register of Historic Places

Typical climate: average high 74°F / low 54°F year-round (summers around 88°F, winters around 37°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals

Walkability: Most walkablevia EPA National Walkability Index

Typical rent nearby: $1,513/mo · $1,659/movia HUD Fair Market Rents

  • Elevation 7m (23 ft)

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  • Role Lead Consultant – Medicaid
  • Employer Maximus
  • Location Wilmington, North Carolina
  • Type Full Time
  • Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
  • Posted August 12, 2026
  • Apply by September 11, 2026
  • Country United States
  • Overview Full job description on this page (259 words)

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Lead Consultant – Medicaid Maximus · Wilmington, North Carolina