The State Medicaid Director serves as the chief executive for New Mexicos Medicaid program, providing strategic operational and financial leadership for a FY26 $12.2 billion dollar health coverage program serving lower-income children, adults, older adults, and people with disabilities across the state.
Guided by the mission of the Health Care Authority (HCA) - to ensure New Mexicans attain their highest level of health by providing whole-person cost-effective, accessible, and high-quality health care and safety-net services - the Medicaid Director is responsible for program design, implementation, and oversight of all Medicaid benefits delivery systems and payment models.
This role is a key member of the HCA executive team and works closely with other divisions, state agencies, tribal governments, providers, Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), advocates, and federal partners to ensure New Mexicos Medicaid program is compliant, sustainable, and responsive to community needs. The Director will report to the HCA Cabinet Secretary and will oversee a team of 223 authorized FTE.