Medicaid Policy Administrator

Medicaid Policy Administrator

The State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Medicaid Policy Administrator to oversee the Medicaid Policy Unit and the Medicaid Accuracy Unit, in the Division of Medicaid & Long-Term Care. If you are a strategic leader with a passion for shaping policy and ensuring program integrity, don't hesitate, apply today!

As the Medicaid Policy Administrator, you will :

• Oversee the development, implementation, and management of policies related to Medicaid programs.
• Ensure that the work complies with federal and state regulations.

Hiring Rate : $37.891

Work Schedule : Monday Friday; 8 : 00 AM 5 : 00 PM

Dress Attire : Business Casual

Location : Lincoln Nebraska State Office Building

Requirements / Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in public administration, social work, human development, public health, behavioral science, law, finance, human resources or other program related field AND four years of experience in a field related to the assigned program area including supervisory experience. OR A Master's degree in any of the above-mentioned fields AND two years commensurate experience. Equivalent experience or coursework / training may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities : Management of multiple units or project initiatives, experience with legislative bill analysis or drafting, and effective communication abilities. Some skills would be time management, prioritization, resource allocation, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge of : federal and State laws and regulations relevant to the directed program; quality assurance / performance improvement principles and programs and methods of analyzing continuous improvement; business and management principles including strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources, leadership and coordination of people and resources; principles of supervision and staff development; budget administration practices.

Skill in : communicating to convey information so others will understand; using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions; identifying complex problems to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Ability to : learn, apply and interpret agency policies and procedures; identify and relate pertinent pieces of information to form conclusions; establish program objectives or performance goals and assess progress; identify and analyze organizational and operational problems and develop and implement timely and economical solutions; formulate policies to meet identified needs, goals or objectives; respond to changes in direction, priorities and agency values; perform high level analysis; apply principles of logic or synthesis functions involving planning and direction of interrelated activities in multiple departments; identify and integrate concrete and abstract variables to formulate approaches to major problems; exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in critical and / or unexpected situations; establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with managers / administrators, community organizations, elected officials and the public; plan, assign and supervise the work of others.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation. Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.