Careers

At the State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services (DSS), we are recruiting for an anticipated vacancy as a Director of Rural Heath Transformation (Durational Project Manager) to direct the newly formed Division of Rural Health Transformation in the Commissioner’s Office.  This position will oversee Connecticut’s implementation of the new Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) federal grant, working closely with DSS leadership and coordinating within DSS and across multiple state agencies to ensure all aspects of the grant are implemented successfully. RHTP is anticipated to be at least $100 million per year for five years for Connecticut. For more details about RHTP, see the state’s submitted grant application and this federal webpage.

Your Role as Our Director of Rural Heath Transformation: This position will lead CT’s Rural Health Transformation Project. Under the direction of DSS leadership and with the anticipated support of additional RHTP grant-funded staff, will be responsible for:

• Overall strategic oversight and management, including project management and all related tasks, including, but not limited to, planning, launching, budgeting, coordination, risk mitigation, evaluation, modifications, and communication
• Reporting, monitoring, and financial management, including related data-sharing, analysis, and coordination
• Submitting or overseeing the preparation of reports, applications, and other required submissions to the federal government and other entities
• Engaging with the federal government, including serving as the main point of contact
• Coordinating grant duties within DSS, with other state agencies, and other partners
• Ensuring compliance with federal grant terms and conditions, and other applicable federal and state requirements
• Overall management and oversight of sub-projects within RHTP
• Communications and stakeholder engagement, including engaging with and providing leadership and staff support to a newly created rural health transformation advisory council
• Management and supervisory duties as assigned
• Recruiting and hiring applicable RHTP-funded staff
• Procuring applicable RHTP-funded contractual partners
• Other duties as assigned

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Position overview: 

The Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Division of Medical Programs is seeking to hire a Deputy Administrator for Policy to lead policy analysis and development for Medicaid and other medical assistance programs. The Deputy Administrator for Policy will provide strategic direction to Medicaid policy advisors and subject matter experts to inform and lead the policy work behind the development and implementation of:

• Policy guidance across the Department’s medical assistance programs, including managed care and fee-for-service programs and policies,
• New Medicaid covered services, provider types, and programs,
• State Plan Amendments and waivers to promote access to affordable, quality healthcare coverage while securing federal Medicaid matching dollars,
• Applications to bring grant dollars and/or technical assistance to the state to support innovation,
• State and federal legislation,
• State and federal administrative rules, regulations, and subregulatory guidance,
• Policy changes to improve access to quality, affordable healthcare coverage and support program implementation that meets policy goals and objectives.

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Position overview: 

This position will serve as a policy-making official, making recommendations to change policy for the programs within the Division of Medical Programs; participate in determining HFS policy to establish objectives or state principles to assist in operations of the Division; serve as a member of the Medicaid Administrator’s leadership team; serve as a spokesperson for the division speaking with stakeholder groups and officials of the Illinois General Assembly, the Office of the Governor, the Office of Management and Budget, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; and other local, state and federal agencies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an expertise in Medicaid policy and program implementation and an overall strong skill set that will ensure Medical Programs maintains the highest level of standards in all operations within the Division. The ideal candidate will demonstrate their dedication to teamwork, the ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, experience managing large scale medical program operations, and the desire to promote and provide quality services on behalf of the State of Illinois.

HFS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.

For more information and how to apply, click here.

Who we are and what we do:

TennCare is Tennessee’s managed care Medicaid program that provides health insurance coverage to certain groups of low-income individuals such as pregnant women, children, caretaker relatives of young children, older adults, and adults with physical disabilities. TennCare provides coverage for approximately 1.7 million Tennesseans and operates with an annual budget of approximately $14 billion. It is run by the Division of TennCare with oversight and some funding from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). TennCare’s mission is to improve the lives of Tennesseans by providing high-quality cost-effective care. To fulfill that purpose, we equip each employee for active participation and empower teams to communicate and worked collaboratively to improve organizational processes in order to make a difference in the lives our members. Because of the positive impact TennCare has on the lives of the most vulnerable Tennesseans, TennCare employees report that their work provides them with a sense of meaning, purpose, and accomplishment. TennCare leadership understands that employees are our most valuable resource and ensures professional and leadership development are a priority for the agency.

Job Overview:

The Director of Provider Reimbursement oversees all aspects of provider payment methodologies, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant reimbursement to healthcare providers. This position leads the design, implementation, and improvement of payment systems and supplemental programs that support hospital and non-hospital providers. The Director works closely with internal finance, policy, and actuarial teams, as well as external partners, to ensure financial integrity and transparency across all provider reimbursement programs.

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About the Agency

The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) administers health care programs that serve over 1.9 million Virginians, with an annual budget of $24 billion. Guided by our mission to improve the health and well-being of Virginians through access to high-quality health care coverage and services, DMAS plays a vital role in the Commonwealth’s health and human services system.

Our team values service, collaboration, trust, problem-solving, and adaptability. At DMAS, we encourage you to come as you are and become who you want to be.

About the Role

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the agency’s Executive Leadership Team and serves as the Commonwealth’s fiscal leader for Virginia Medicaid. This role provides strategic, operational, and fiscal oversight of all financial functions, ensuring the effective stewardship of state and federal funds that support health care services across Virginia.

The CFO directs a broad portfolio of functions — including budgeting, forecasting, rate setting, procurement, contract management, and fiscal policy — where finance, policy, and strategy converge.

This position collaborates regularly with high-level stakeholders, including the Governor’s Office, Secretary of Health and Human Resources, Department of Planning & Budget, General Assembly, federal agencies, and Managed Care Organizations, to ensure financial integrity and alignment with the Commonwealth’s health priorities.

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