68065040 - GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III

Government Operations Consultant III

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the quality of health care in Florida. We are seeking to hire a Government Operations Consultant III who desires to work to enhance the delivery of health care services through the Florida Medicaid Program. This position requires a candidate who is creative, flexible, innovative, and who will thrive in a fast-paced, team-based work environment. This position is in the Bureau of Medicaid Policy. Medicaid Policy is responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of Florida Medicaid program policies, including : all Medicaid federal authorities (e.g. the Florida State Plan, 1115 waivers and home and community based waivers), administrative rules, coverage policies, managed care plan contracts, bill analyses, drug utilization review boards, preferred drug lists, supplemental rebate contracts, and KidCare / Title 21.

This position is responsible for researching, planning, developing, coordinating, implementing, evaluating, and maintaining policies under the Florida Medicaid program. Duties include :

Policy Development

The incumbent shall :

• Develop and maintain program policies and procedures under the Florida Medicaid / CHIP program to ensure that programs operate in accordance with the goals and objectives of the Agency, federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Develop policy language for : the Medicaid / CHIP report guides, contracts, and amendments; Dear Managed Care Plan letters, contract interpretations, policy transmittals, and provider alerts.
• Track and monitor the routing and approval of all policy documents to ensure timely completion and adherence to Agency established deadlines.

Research

The incumbent shall :

Program Planning and Analysis

The incumbent shall :

Communication

The incumbent shall :

Contract Management

The incumbent shall :

This position is not a remote or teleworking position.

Benefits of working for the State of Florida :

For a more complete list of benefits, please visit https : / / www.mybenefits.myflorida.com / .

Join us at the Agency for Health Care Administration in fulfilling our mission to provide "Better Health Care for all Floridians."

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.

Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.

Ability to coordinate a consultative program designed to ensure the resolution of managerial and operational problems.

Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to assess budgetary needs.

Ability to formulate policies and procedures.

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities.

Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials.

Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.

Ability to conduct fact finding research.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to solve problems and make decisions.

Ability to travel with or without accommodations.

Minimum Qualifications Requirements

Two years of experience developing health care related policies.

Two years of technical writing experience.

Two years of experience managing complex assignments.

This position requires that you obtain a Florida Certified Contract Manager certification within six months of hire.

Preference will be given to applicants that have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Note : The selection process may include a writing sample.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements

N / A

Contact : Suzi Kemp (850) 412 - 3887