Careers

Do you have a passion for health programs and policies to improve people’s lives? Are you interested in starting and leading several high-profile programs aimed at improving health of residents of rural areas across the state? If yes, we invite you to check out this opportunity to join our team to be the inaugural Assistant Director of Rural Health Projects.

The Role

Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Rural Health Transformation and Director of Rural Health Projects and with the anticipated support of additional RHTP grant-funded staff, this role will be responsible for:

• Design, integrate, launch, implement, monitor, and prepare reports for assigned RHTP projects within relevant budgets, timelines, and other requirements;
• Manage staff, resources, and contractors, including hiring applicable staff and procuring applicable RHTP funded contractors;
• Serve as the key point of contact for the specific DSS RHTP projects assigned to the individual, as may be updated from time to time;
• Collaborate and integrate across relevant DSS units, especially the DSS Division of Health Services, to align with existing Medicaid and other DSS program policies and operations;
• Collaborate with other state agencies especially as relevant to implementing the projects assigned to this role, including, when directed by DSS leadership, providing assistance to other agencies in implementation of RHT projects assigned to other agencies;
• Under the direction of DSS leadership, prepare and present reports and updates about DSS RHTP projects for internal and external stakeholders;
• Under the direction of DSS leadership, Ensure DSS RHTP projects align with overall strategic agency direction and coordinate with other projects and priorities;
• Under the direction of DSS leadership and within available capacity, support overall management of RHTP, including assisting with management and oversight of RHTP projects assigned to other agencies.

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Posting Details

The New Mexico Health Care Authority, Medical Assistance Division is recruiting for a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Liaison and Waiver Manager for Federal and Strategic Relations. This position will oversee CMS and stakeholder communications and assignments, the Medicaid 1115 Demonstration Waiver, and State Plan Specialist, while providing policy interpretation, guidance, and compliance assessments and adhering to legislative mandates. Work is performed in a New Mexico office setting.

Our Vision

• Every New Mexican has access to affordable health care coverage through a coordinated and seamless health care system.

Our Mission

• We ensure that New Mexicans attain their highest level of health by providing whole-person, cost-effective, accessible, and high-quality health care and safety-net services.

Our Goals

• Leverage purchasing power and partnerships to create innovative policies and models of comprehensive health care coverage that improve the health and well-being of New Mexicans and the workforce.
• Achieve health equity by addressing poverty, discrimination, and lack of resources, building a New Mexico where everyone thrives.
• Implement innovative technology and data-driven decision-making to provide unparalleled, convenient access to services and information.
• Build the best team in state government by supporting employees continuous growth and wellness.

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Summary

This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS).As a Health Insurance Specialist, GS-0107-13, you will serve as an expert in the development, evaluation, and implementation of policies related to Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Basic Health Program (BHP) policies.

Duties

• Identify and propose modifications to Medicaid, CHIP, and BHP program measures, regulations, laws, and policies to reflect changes or trends in the health care industry, program objectives, and the needs of Medicaid, CHIP, and BHP beneficiaries.
• Conduct analysis of policy issues and topics by researching background information, the origin of laws, and the intended impact to make effective policy recommendations.
• Evaluate and analyze the impact of new or revised changes to legislation before the Congress pertaining to mentioned programs.
• Research all program issues and develop the appropriate response that includes CMS regulations, or policy issuances.
• Analyze internal policies, processes, and procedures to assure increased efficiency in operations and implements them to resolve problems and improve internal operations.

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Summary

This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS), Division of Enrollment Policy & Operations (DEPO).As a Medicaid Policy & Data Lead, GS-0101-14, you will provide senior-level technical and analytic leadership for Medicaid and CHIP provisions, focusing on community engagement requirements and other provisions’ impact on state eligibility operations.

Duties

• Ensuring the organization’s strategic plan, mission, vision, and values are effectively communicated to the team and integrated into their strategies, goals, objectives, work plans, work products, and services.
• Providing technical expertise on Medicaid and CHIP eligibility and enrollment policy development, program operations, and data analysis.
• Developing documents, implementing new or modified analytic methodologies, and ensuring rigorous quality assurance.

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Summary

This announcement serves as a repository of resumes for those interested in IT Specialist positions under the CMS Fellows Program located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Please ensure you provide all documentation requested and answer all questions as to your preferences. Submission of your information to this file is voluntary and does not guarantee an interview, selection or employment.

Duties

• This announcement is being used to develop a non-competitive applicant pool of CMS Fellows candidates for IT Specialist positions throughout the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Please see “Next Steps” below for more information.

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