Contract & Licensing Specialist

Summary

Join FreedomCare, a leading home care agency, as a Contracting & Licensing Specialist. This remote role, with potential travel, involves managing contracts and licenses with state and county agencies, Medicaid payors, and MCOs nationwide. You will oversee applications for new states, ensure timely renewals, and maintain meticulous records. Collaborate with various departments, act as a liaison with external agencies, and develop reports to track contract statuses. This position requires a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite. FreedomCare offers competitive compensation, medical benefits, retirement plans, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical benefits
• Retirement plans
• Wellness programs
• Ongoing learning opportunities to grow your career