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Salary

$123,801.60 – $175,822.40 Annually

Location

Des Moines – 50319 – Polk County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

24-00547

Agency

401 Health & Human Services – Central Office

Opening Date

08/15/2023

Closing Date

9/4/2023 11:59 PM Central

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Point of Contact

Courtney Bushell – cbushel@dhs.state.ia.us

To Apply

To be considered, please send all resumes directly to Courtney Bushell – cbushel@dhs.state.ia.us

 

Job Description

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Iowa Medicaid Division, is seeking a Operations Deputy Director for the Medicaid program.Medicaid is a state-federal funded program that is administered by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services and is the second largest insurance program in the State of Iowa. Be part of an organization that is continually working to modernize and innovate solutions to improve the quality of life and health outcomes for the state’s Medicaid members.The Operations Deputy Director serves as a top leader in the Medicaid program. This individual will be responsible for leading Medicaid operations in alignment with the Medicaid and HHS business plans to best serve Medicaid members, providers, and taxpayers.This position is an exciting opportunity for individuals seeking to lead the operations of a critical state program with the aim of maximizing program effectiveness, efficiency, and positive results.Successful candidates will be responsible for ensuring:• Proactive and innovative leadership of the Program Integrity and Compliance Bureau, Contracting Bureau, and Managed Care Reporting and Oversight Bureau• Procurements and contracts promote priority outcomes for the Medicaid program• Effective and meaningful contract oversight including remediation, negotiations, and direction for contract work• Operational initiatives are deployed on time, on schedule, and on budget• Operational activities are monitored for performance and action plans are deployed where necessary improvements are identified• Operational activities are evaluated on a regular basis for opportunities related to reduced inefficiency and increased return on investment• Hiring, staff performance evaluations, and personnel matters are operating in accordance with HHS policy and practice• Division resources are monitored and adjusted as necessary to accomplish day-to-day functions as well as strategic initiatives• Compliance activities, whether state or federal, are actively developed and timelyThe successful candidate will have proven experience with healthcare activities and will have actively participated in strategic planning within a complex organization. Preference will be given to those candidates with relevant Medicaid experience.The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS) makes a positive difference in the lives of Iowans. Our mission is to help achieve health, safe, stable, and self-sufficient lives through the programs and services we provide.This is a non-merit position with the Health & Human Services – Central Office. Candidates must follow the instructions in the “To Apply” section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

 

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public administration, social work, psychology, human services, or business management and experience equal to seven years of full-time management/executive-level work in human services including child welfare, social work or services, healthcare, hospital or health system administration, or business.

2) A total of eleven years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where one year of full-time experience equals 30 semester hours of education (maximum substitution of four years).

3) A total of eleven years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where 18 semester hours of accredited college or university graduate-level course work in a management-oriented curriculum (e.g., public or business administration) equal one year of full-time experience (maximum substitution of two years).

4) A total of eleven years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where 24 semester hours of accredited college or university graduate-level course work in a special program curriculum (e.g., social work or data processing) equal one year of full-time experience (maximum substitution of two years).

5) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to two years of full-time work as a Public Service Executive or comparable management-level position.

6) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to four years of full-time work as a Public Service Manager 2 or comparable management-level position.

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Salary

$123,801.60 – $175,822.40 Annually

Location

Des Moines – 50319 – Polk County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

24-00499

Agency

401 Health & Human Services – Central Office

Opening Date

08/11/2023

Closing Date

9/11/2023 11:59 PM Central

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Point of Contact

Courtney Bushell – cbushel@dhs.state.ia.us

To Apply

Please send resume/cover letter directly to Courtney Bushell – cbushel@dhs.state.ia.us

 

Job Description

This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.  Candidates must follow the instructions in the “To Apply” section.  

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Iowa Medicaid Division, is seeking a Strategic Deputy Director for the Medicaid program.

Medicaid is a state-federal funded program that is administered by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services and is the second largest insurance program in the State of Iowa.  Be part of an organization that is continually working to modernize and innovate solutions to improve the quality of life and health outcomes for the state’s Medicaid members.

The Strategic Deputy Director is a new position and will serve as a top leader in the Medicaid program.  This individual will be responsible for leading the strategic initiatives of the Iowa Medicaid program, engaging in cross-agency and community collaboration, and fostering positive relationships with external partners and stakeholders.

This position is an exciting opportunity for individuals seeking to lead efforts to improve a vital program and positively impact the lives of Iowans.

Successful candidates will be responsible for ensuring:

• Proactive and innovative leadership of the Long-Term Services and Supports Policy Bureau, Quality Innovation and Medical Policy Bureau, and Data Governance and Systems Coordination Bureau
• Policy and systems activities, including planning of goals and timeline, are aligned with Strategic Plan
• Policy and systems activities are aligned to agreed upon outcomes, are monitored for success, and adjusted when needed to accomplish goals
• Policy and systems teams are collaborating internally and externally with all necessary entities
• Organization and facilitation of Town Halls, Listening Sessions, and other forums to gather public feedback
• Organization and facilitation of Medicaid Division change management and culture work
• Representation of the Medicaid Agency in public hearings, legislative forums, and other critical meetings

The successful candidate will have proven experience with healthcare activities and will have actively participated in strategic planning within a complex organization.  Preference will be given to those candidates with relevant Medicaid experience.

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS) makes a positive difference in the lives of Iowans.   Our mission is to help achieve health, safe, stable, and self-sufficient lives through the programs and services we provide.

 

Minimum Qualification Requirements

 

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public administration, social work, psychology, human services, or business management and experience equal to seven years of full-time management/executive-level work in human services including child welfare, social work or services, healthcare, hospital or health system administration, or business.

2) A total of eleven years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where one year of full-time experience equals 30 semester hours of education (maximum substitution of four years).

3) A total of eleven years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where 18 semester hours of accredited college or university graduate-level course work in a management-oriented curriculum (e.g., public or business administration) equal one year of full-time experience (maximum substitution of two years).

4) A total of eleven years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where 24 semester hours of accredited college or university graduate-level course work in a special program curriculum (e.g., social work or data processing) equal one year of full-time experience (maximum substitution of two years).

5) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to two years of full-time work as a Public Service Executive or comparable management-level position.

6) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to four years of full-time work as a Public Service Manager 2 or comparable management-level position.

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Posting Type:Open to All ApplicantsCategory:FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:ExemptAgency:Health & Human Services CommDepartment:AES Deputy Exec Com & AdminJob Title:Deputy Director IPosting Number:577545Full Time/Part Time :Full TimeRegular/Temporary:RegularJob Location:909 W 45TH ST (DHB) BLDG 2City:AUSTINContact:AccessHR Service CenterTelephone:888-894-4747Salary Range:$11,836.00 – $20,017.83Salary Group:B33Shift:Days (First)Travel:15%Closing Date:02/05/2024Job Description:Deputy Director IThe Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks a highly qualified, energetic candidate to fill the position of Deputy Executive Commissioner (DEC) for the Access and Eligibility Services department.This position, reporting to the Chief Program and Services Officer (CPSO), serves Texas by leading the division connecting more than 7 million people to the services and supports they need. The DEC performs executive level policy administration and managerial work leading strategic planning, program administration, and daily operations for community access and eligibility operations. The DEC serves as a member of the HHS executive team and advises executive leadership on matters related to eligibility services.Job responsibilities include overseeing policy and operational matters for the Access and Eligibility Services division; establishing and implementing strategic goals in accordance with the HHSC and CPSO mission and vision; effectively communicating with and advising the CPSO and executive leadership on program matters; supporting budget planning, policy development, and program implementation; reviewing results of investigations, audits, and research studies and developing plans to address findings; coordinating and evaluating program operations within the department; and effectively communicating program initiatives and priorities to internal and external audiences, including a legislative audience. This position frequently interacts with legislators and their staff on key issues pertaining to Access and Eligibility Services.Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. Works under minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Essential Job Functions:Provides effective leadership, direction, and oversight of policy and operations of the department and is accountable to the CPSO for their effectiveness in meeting short- and long-term goals. Uses established leadership strategies to provide guidance and direction to staff, including supervising the work of others and managing professional staff.Establishes goals and objectives for the department, consistent with the agency’s mission, vision, and strategic plan. Maintains current knowledge of health and human services policy priorities, on state and federal level. Directs the planning and implementation of strategic initiatives, working with internal and external partners; develops and improves services options that are responsive to individual needs and preferences, and that ensure and protect self-determination, consumer rights, and safety; identifies barriers and challenges to achieving CPSO goals and communicates them effectively to leadership.Serves as a member of the HHSC executive management team. Provides information, advice, and counsel to the CPSO, executive leadership, and the Executive Commissioner on matters related to programs under the department. Effectively communicates program issues to executive leadership and works collaboratively with leadership to identify solutions.Manages daily operations of the department, including 10,000 staff located across the state. Reviews, approves and directs the budget for the department. Directs the development of administrative rules, policies and procedures that ensure compliance with relevant laws, rules, regulations and HHS system performance standards. Ensures effective program integration through successful communication and coordination between various divisions, departments, and units within the HHS system and with agency partners. Encourages staff engagement and exemplifies mission-driven leadership for the critical work provided by Access and Eligibility Services.Establishes and ensures internal controls, quality assurance and program management protocols and procedures to ensure all services are monitored and managed appropriately. Reviews results of investigations, audits, research studies, forecasts, and modeling exercises and provides direction to department staff on compliance/remediation activities. Ensures the department performance measures are current and measure the effectiveness of department operations and outcomes for clients.Develops and maintains working relationships with the Governor’s Office, Legislators, executive staff, stakeholder groups, other state agencies, federal agencies, and the public. Works closely with agency staff, other state agencies, and the Legislature to articulate agency and department goals. Effectively represents the department, division, agency or HHS system at legislative hearings and meetings, trials, business meetings, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees.  Knowledge Skills Abilities:Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the delivery of health and human services.Knowledge of state and federal legislative processes.Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.Knowledge of the principles of leadership to manage a large and diverse professional staff and to manage agency and department resources.Skill in establishing plans and setting objectives and goals for operations of a large and complex state government organization.Skill in decision-making at an executive level, including assessing risk and using good judgment to inform decisions and recommendations to leadership.Skill in conflict resolution and working quickly and collaboratively to solve problems.Skill in handling multiple assignments, prioritizing and delegating to meet deadlines.Skill in public speaking.Ability to direct and organize large and complex program activities.Ability to develop and implement organizational vision.Ability to motivate and lead professional staff.Ability to establish program goals and objectives that support strategic initiatives.Ability to develop and evaluate policies and procedures.Ability to set and manage priorities at an executive level.Ability to motivate and lead managers and professional staff.Ability to communicate with a variety of audiences, both in writing and orally.Ability to adapt to changing conditions and direction.Ability to collaborate and develop effective working relationships with agency team members, negotiating with multiple parties to devise solutions and resolve conflicts.Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others. Registration or Licensure Requirements:N/A  Initial Selection Criteria:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business, public administration, health administration or other related field. Related work experience may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis with maximum substitution of four years. Master’s Degree in any of the previously cited disciplines preferred.Experience serving as a member of a senior or executive management team. Experience in senior leadership for a federal, state or local government agency preferred.At least five years progressively responsible experience leading teams and managing professional staff.Experience presenting information to an external audience. Experience testifying before a legislative body preferred.Experience in developing and directing large-scale projects impacting multiple parties. Experience in strategic planning preferred. Additional Information:HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.  MOS Code:No Military Equivalent

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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

 

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Posting Begin Date: 08/04/2023Posting End Date: 09/03/2023Category: AdministrationSub Category: Health ServicesWork Type: Full TimeRemote: Flexible HybridLocation: Boise, ID, United StatesMinimum Salary: 43.46Maximum Salary: 56.09Pay Rate Type: Hourly

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Description

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

People Making a Difference!

 ***This position will remain open until filled. To ensure you are considered, we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.

The Division of Medicaid has an exciting career opportunity for a dynamic forward-thinking, innovative professional with strong communication skills who can excel under pressure as a Deputy Administrator.

We are seeking a self-directed leader versed in managing multiple programs, dealing with ambiguity, and providing vision and strategic leadership in a public environment. The ideal candidate will be adept at cultivating strong stakeholder relations and managing programs that are complex, diverse, and cross assorted subject areas.

The Division of Medicaid manages healthcare services ensuring comprehensive care is accessible to the most vulnerable residents of our state, promoting an outcome-based, efficient health and human services delivery system. We serve over 300,000 children, low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities through several Medicaid programs.

 

BENEFITS:

BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION 

We have one of the Nation’s best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.

OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS

• excellent medical, dental and vision insurance- (full-time) employee only coverage for PPO $65/month for medical and vision & $11.00/month for dental
• generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start
• 11 paid holidays a year
• paid parental leave
• multiple savings plans, optional 401K, and optional 457
• basic life insurance for employee and family (employee covered at one times annual salary; spouse covered at $10,000; child covered at $5,000)
• wellness programs
• ongoing training opportunities
• an opportunity for student loan forgiveness
• and more!

 

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

 

• Administers the strategy, goals, and objectives of the division in close coordination with the Division Administrator.
• Directs the development of agency policies; directing the formulation of optimal strategies for planning, prioritizing, developing, promoting, and implementing programs, considering need, demand, resource availability, and barriers to implementation; directing staff in establishing and prioritizing goals and objectives.
• Directs the development of policy options; directing the development of legislation, regulations, and documents establishing policy and standards.
• Authorizes and directs senior-level policy development, evaluation, and administration; program operations; and the implementation of Medicaid policies.
• Manages staff, assisting in coordinating work assignments, and ensures effective communication among department, division and operations staff.
• Recommends and applies regulations/policies and insures consistency and compliance with governing laws and regulations.
• Directs the analysis of relevant data sources for incorporation into policy proposals; convening and directing deliberations on policy alternatives. Analyzes impact of proposed legislation on division operations and automated systems.
• Develops and prepares concise reports; presentations and testify at legislative hearings on proposed legislation.
• Responds to requests from legislators, local government officials, and the public.
• Serves as division liaison on departmental committees and stakeholder work groups; serves as division representative and speaks for the Division Administrator at department and state-level meetings and task forces.
• Maintains liaison and good relations with state and federal health and human services representatives.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position.

• Experience managing professional staff. Typically requires at least three years of experience where you were responsible for all five elements of management (planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling) and directing and evaluating performance of professional staff.
• Experience analyzing management and program problems, identifying alternatives and recommending and implementing solutions. Typically requires at least at least three years of experience as a manager, supervisor or professional staff member performing these activities.
• Experience preparing and making presentations to groups. Typically requires at least one year of experience researching, compiling and organizing information and making presentations about the information to groups in a business setting; topics may be informational, technical or behavioral.
• Considerable knowledge of State and/or Federal medical assistance program management. Typically gained by at least four (4) years of senior level management experience in a public or private organization which included managing multiple highly visible programs and responsibility for each of the following related to Medicaid, state government, strategic planning and agency administration. Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations specifically knowledge of CMS regulations and processes for state plan, institutional and waiver programs.
• Considerable knowledge of public administration, public health, law or health care policy. Typically gained by at least five (5) years of professional experience. Bachelor’s or Masters’ degree with a major study in public administration, health policy, public health, public policy, law or a related field of study.
• Considerable knowledge of state and federal Medicaid requirements, including Title XIX (Medicaid), Title XXI (CHIP), and Title XVIII (Medicare). Typically gained by at least five (5) years of professional experience where understanding of related laws and regulations was a job responsibility.

 

Below is preferred experience. It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants.

• Demonstrated experience with successful stakeholder engagement across varied stakeholder groups.
• Some knowledge of legislative processes and state budget processes; rules development and promulgation process; strategic planning concepts and practices; project planning concepts and practices.
• Demonstrated professional experience working with long-term care services and/or home and community-based services.

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Opening Date7/26/2023 12:00:00 AMClosing Date8/25/2023 11:59:00 PMType of RecruitmentExempt-Non MeritSalaryYearly: $187,384.00/Min – $249,845.00/Mid – $312,306.00/MaxSalary PlanSMVPay GradeD24Shift Hours8:00am-4:30pmEmployment TypeActual VacancyEmployment TermRegularAgencyDHSS/Medicaid & Medical AssistanceLocation(s)Herman Holloway Campus:(1901 N DuPont Hwy, New Castle, DE, 19720)Contact NameDHSS Applicant ServicesContact Phone302-220-5830

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Allocates 100 percent of his/her time to Medicaid-related issues.
• Plays a pivotal role in clinical affairs, policy and strategic endeavors within Medicaid.
• Represents the department and leverage relationships in direct engagement with Medicaid’s Managed Care Medical Directors and collaborates and consults with the Medicaid Director and Deputy as well as program directors and managers across DHSS.
• Guides and reviews program evaluation and implementation plans while coordinating across state agencies and private organizations providing similar services.
• Using models from state-led innovations across the county, works collaboratively within DMMA, across DHSS and with the Office of the Secretary to formulate payment policy, delivery system innovations and coordinates the activities for various services within the program.
• Along with the Delaware Health Care Commission, and stakeholder groups, works with clinical and community-based initiatives to have population-based metrics of quality and data-driven performance indicators.
• Lead the development and implementation of medical policy coverage decisions for Medicaid recipients. Works with the medical directors of the agencies managed care organizations to resolve recipient issues. Develops quality measures and outcome measures to support the states’ purchasing efforts. Represents the State of Delaware at the Office of Administrative Hearings and represents the Program at internal and external meetings.
• Reviews and approves all applicants for the Disabled Children’s Program.
• Represents DMMA on local, state and national review boards, committees and conferences at the direction of the Division Director.  Provides expertise on medical policies and procedures for staff in DMMA and our sister divisions. Analyzes data and makes recommendations for medical policy changes related to Medicaid and keeps abreast of legislative and technical developments related to program services.

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

1. Experience in leadership at the national level in policy and legislative affairs.
2. Experience in leadership and the ability to work with physician organizations and clinical audiences.
3. Clinical experience in Medicaid populations and ability to make clinical decisions.
4. Experience in projecting, assessing, evaluating and measuring effective service delivery to meet goals and objectives of the Medicaid program.
5. Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all stakeholders in the Medicaid program, including interest groups, health care providers, community members, national organizations and professional groups.
6. Experience in Grant writing and policy/data analysis.
7. Experience supervising a team of both clinical and non-clinical staff.
8. Experience exercising judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies, procedures, regulations, standards and protocols.
9. Knowledge of value based payment, population health, and social determinants of health.
10. Knowledge of specific federal Medicaid rules, policies, procedures, and regulations to meet matching requirements.
11. Knowledge and/or experience with diseases, treatments, diagnostics and decision-making, along with finance, grants, contracts, budgeting and accounting for medical decision-making.
12. Knowledge of community, private, public, state and National health resources and program goals, objectives and funding sources.
13. Knowledge of State legislative initiatives impacting health policy and delivery systems.

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Policy Director

Policy directors are experienced analysts and managers who play a key role in developing MACPAC’s analytic agenda, directing teams, and supervising the analysts to conduct that work. They also have specific technical expertise and conduct their own analyses or direct other organizational functions.

Like all MACPAC employees, policy directors are expected to:

• demonstrate and model commitment to team and personal success• work collaboratively with others inside and outside of the organization;• adapt behavior in response to feedback and experience;• contribute to the growth, expertise, and knowledge of colleagues;• hold self accountable for meeting expectations in a timely, professional manner; and• foster a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Major Duties

A policy director is expected, on a routine basis, to be able to:

Lead the analytic team by:

• working with executive director to develop strategic direction and manage MACPAC’s policy and research agenda including development of analytic work plan, as well as the Commission’s approach towards organizational growth and infrastructure, meeting agendas, and publications;
• directly supervising analysts and project teams including assigning work, reviewing work products, promoting teamwork, and fostering professional development;
• coordinating and communicating with executive director, policy directors, other organizational leaders, and analytic team members to manage workloads, ensure that performance standards are met, and identify and provide professional development opportunities; and
•   identifying hiring needs and assisting executive director in recruiting analysts.
• design, direct, and conduct policy analyses and qualitative and quantitative research projects on Medicaid and CHIP policy issues by:
• conceptualizing and executing analyses and research projects, including managing work of MACPAC staff and external contractors; and
• directing the development of MACPAC products (e.g., reports, issue briefs, memos, presentations, congressional testimony, analyses of proposed regulations, and reports issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services);
• prepare analyses for technical support of congressional staff;
•   present work at public meetings before the Commission, and to other professional audiences;
• represent MACPAC in meetings with congressional staff, stakeholder organizations, researchers, government agencies, and others interested in MACPAC’s work;
• serve as project officer for external research and policy contracts;
• assist executive director in developing and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures; and
• perform other duties as assigned, demonstrating commitment to team and personal success.

Knowledge and Skills

• In order to perform the major duties listed above, a policy director must have:

• experience and demonstrated skills in supervising analytic staff, managing teams, and promoting teamwork;
• demonstrated ability to maintain strong working relationships with state and federal program administrators, national policy organizations, experts, and other key collaborators;
• involvement in directing data-driven health policy analyses, including work conducted by third-party contractors;
• senior-level experience working on health system and policy issues, including Medicaid and CHIP;
• strong research, problem solving, and analytic skills;
• exceptional writing and editing skills, including the ability to explain complicated policy concepts and research findings in a concise manner;
• excellent oral communication and presentation skills;
• experience in and commitment to incorporating principles of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion into analytic work;
• experience working for or with federal, state or local governments; and
• experience in managing complex projects and meeting deadlines.

Experience with creating, organizing, analyzing and managing large Medicaid-related data sets and using statistical software (e.g., SAS, Stata, SPSS) is useful but not required.

Experience and Education

The minimum requirements for the policy director position include:

• graduate degree in health policy, health services research, public policy, public health, public administration, statistics, economics, or other related fields;
• at least 5 years of direct or equivalent experience in managing people and teams; and
• at least 15 years of experience in policy analysis or research and expertise in a substantive area related to the Commission’s statutory authority.

To Apply

This is a full-time position based in downtown Washington, DC with federal employee health and retirement benefits. Interested applicants should be available to work in the office two days per week with flexibility to attend other in-person events as needed. Salary competitive with those in other federal agencies.

MACPAC employees must meet the CDC’s definition of fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment except in instances of a MACPAC-approved exemption for medical or religious reasons.

A complete application should include a cover letter, resume and two writing samples. To the greatest possible, applicants should send original writing instead of publications that have undergone editing by colleagues or other professionals. We prefer traditional resumes, as opposed to the federal resume required for positions on USAJobs.

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MACPAC seeks a principal analyst for managed care with deep Medicaid and CHIP expertise and knowledge of the programs and policies that affect the delivery and financing of Medicaid and CHIP services through managed care. The principal analyst for managed care will collaborate with MACPAC colleagues to conceptualize, design, and carry out qualitative and quantitative analyses on a variety of managed care policy areas that may include payment, rate setting, and value based models; innovations in the social determinants of health; access; quality; program integrity; and state and federal oversight.

Principal analysts are seasoned technical experts who lead MACPAC’s analytic work on key policy issues affecting Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). They work under the direction of the executive director and policy directors, but are expected to conceptualize and manage significant bodies of work, often involving other team members.

Like all MACPAC employees, a principal analyst is expected to:

• demonstrate and model commitment to team and personal success;
• work collaboratively with others inside and outside the organization;
• adapt behavior in response to feedback and experience;
• contribute to the growth, expertise, and knowledge of colleagues;
• hold self and others accountable for meeting expectations in a timely and professional manner; and
• foster a culture of inclusivity and belonging.

Major Duties

A principal analyst is expected, on a routine basis, to be able to:

• conduct analytic work including:
  • designing, directing, and conducting rigorous research projects on Medicaid and CHIP topics;
  • playing a leadership role in development of MACPAC’s research agenda by identifying focused lines of inquiry related to areas of congressional or Commissioner interest;
  • applying subject matter expertise to the analysis of Medicaid and CHIP topics, including proposed policies and developing issues; and
  • preparing analyses for technical support of congressional staff.
• communicate effectively orally and in writing by:
  • conceptualizing and developing content of MACPAC products (e.g., issue briefs, reports, comment letters) on increasingly complex issues, organizing information and translating technical content for lay audiences;
  • presenting the results of analytic and other work and leading issue-focused discussions and meetings on Medicaid and CHIP topics with internal teams, Commissioners, and external stakeholders including congressional staff;
  •  structuring meeting materials and presentations to support decision making by the Commission; and
  •  responding to questions from Commissioners in real time on specific aspects of work and its implications.
• ensure the quality of MACPAC work, including taking responsibility that a portfolio of work (including that conducted by external contractors and junior staff) meets organizational standards for being thorough, objective accurate, and nonpartisan;
• represent and speak on behalf of MACPAC in meetings with stakeholder organizations, researchers, government agencies, and others interested in MACPAC’s work, including ability to speak on work beyond own portfolio; and
• perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

In order to perform the major duties listed above, a principal analyst must:

• demonstrate significant knowledge of state and federal Medicaid and CHIP policy and program issues;
• demonstrate strong skills in critical thinking and policy analysis, including the ability to:
  • effectively construct arguments and use evidence to tell a story and translate findings and decisions into clear priorities and action;
  • apply subject matter expertise to the analysis of Medicaid and CHIP topics outside of main research portfolio;
  • recommend appropriate actions or next steps when analytic findings are ambiguous or contradictory; and
  • relate research and analytic findings to the broader Commission agenda in addition to the immediate policy question.
• demonstrate project management tasks, including:
  • serving as a project team leader, including project planning for internal and extramural policy analysis and research and communicating with team members;
  • ability to balance multiple project responsibilities under various deadlines;
  • supervising (directing and providing feedback on) the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of work by others on team; and
  • serving as project officer for external research and policy contracts which may include major task order contracts.
•  engage in learning and development by:
  • continuing to develop new knowledge and skills; may seek opportunities to develop skills or specialize in a functional role (e.g., congressional affairs, data analysis, contracting); and
  • listening and responding to feedback from supervisor and colleagues.
• demonstrate teamwork and accountability by:
  • playing an active role in identifying and filling gaps in staff knowledge and skills;
  • providing technical review of work plans and products;
  • providing guidance and constructive feedback to more junior staff to encourage learning and development; and
  • expanding productive working relationships with peers and external organizations.

Experience and Education

The minimum educational requirements for the principal analyst position include:

•  a graduate degree in health policy, health services research, public policy, public health, public health, statistics, economics or other related field;
•  expertise in a substantive area related to the Commission’s statutory authority;
• at least seven years of experience in health policy analysis or research, and at least two years of experience planning and leading complex projects and translating results for lay audiences with minimal supervision.

Competencies Required for Promotion

In order to be considered for promotion, a principal analyst must demonstrate readiness and ability to:

•  successfully develop and manage significant portions of the Commission’s policy and research agenda, including the design, direction, and conduct of multiple policy analyses and research projects;
•  provide direct supervision of analysts including managing workloads, fostering professional development, recruiting and training new staff, and promoting teamwork; and
•  manage and oversee the work of multiple project teams to ensure that work conducted internally and by external contractors meets performance standards and is completed on time per meeting and report schedules.

To Apply

This is a full-time position based in downtown Washington, DC with federal employee health and retirement benefits. Interested applicants should be available to work in the office two days per week with flexibility to attend other in-person events as needed. Salary competitive with those in other federal agencies.

MACPAC employees must meet the CDC’s definition of fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment except in instances of a MACPAC-approved exemption for medical or religious reasons.

A complete application should include a cover letter, resume and two writing samples. We prefer traditional resumes, as opposed to the federal resume required for positions on USAJobs.

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