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Idaho Division of Human Resources Financial Operations Bureau Chief - MED in Boise, Idaho
Financial Operations Bureau Chief - MED
Posting Begin Date: 2024/11/05
Posting End Date: 2024/11/19
Category: Program Management
Sub Category: Management
Work Type: Full Time
Remote: Flexible Hybrid
Location: Boise, ID, United States
Minimum Salary: 45.00
Maximum Salary: 55.00
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Description
DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS
Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is hiring aFinancial Operations Bureau Chieffor their Medicaid Division. This position is directly responsible for Medicaid budget management, forecasting, and evaluation of financial health in relation to legislative appropriation allocations for benefit programs (trustee & benefits), operations and personnel, monthly expenditures monitoring and providing recommendations to administration. This individual is the Medicaid financial liaison when engaging internal stakeholders, DHW Bureau of Financial Services, and external stakeholders, CMS regional and central office staff, providers, contractors and legislators. This individual will work directly and closely with the Director, Deputy Director and Governor’s office at our downtownBoiselocation.
Medicaid’s budget and monitoring activities are critical to healthcare sustainability and state general funds. The direction and strategic objectives of the department for transparency and value-based payment methodologies are dependent on the continuity and credibility of engagement with all stakeholders by this individual. This role is critical to identify and respond quickly to budgetary objectives that arise for Medicaid including items such as Governor and DFM directives, statutes, budget reductions and Director driven priorities.
This position will ensure and support the successful administration of multiple financial management, auditing and recovery contracts that support the functions of appropriate Medicaid claims processing, provider payments, data reporting, including managed care encounter data in compliance with federal and state regulations. This individual manages a team of employees that work to improve the payment delivery system changes and to meet the changing needs of business partners, new programs and providers, evaluating the financial condition of all programs administered by the division of Medicaid, understanding the complexities of each program and unique nature and relationships with providers, external stakeholders and legislators.
This position may be eligible for telework after successful completion of probation and necessary training.
BENEFITS:
BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION
We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1/) (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.
OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS
11 paid holidays
Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start
Paid parental leave (https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/)
Medical, dental, vision insurance - incredible rates! (full-time/30+ hours per week)
PERSI Choice 401(k)
Deferred compensation plan
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability insurance
Student Loan Forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)
Wellness programs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Wide variety of training opportunities
Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
Directs the development, implementation, staffing and evaluation of statewide programs.
Hires, trains and evaluates supervisors.
Establishes program goals, priorities and operating procedures.
Develops and controls the division and bureau budget and grant contracts. This involves directing the review and analysis of related laws and regulations to determine fiscal, operational and program impact.
Recommends and directs the development, implementation and interpretation of legislation, rules, policies and guidelines.
Recommends allocation of program funds.
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. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.
Good knowledge of management practices.Typically gained by completion of at least two, three-credit college level management courses equivalent to "Management and Organizational Theory," "Personnel Administration," and "Organizational Behavior" (that cover the five elements of management - Controlling, Leading, Organizing, Planning, and Staffing)ANDat least two years of experience in a supervisor/management role for professional staff OR at least three years of experience managing a major program and providing leadership of professional staff.
Experience developing and administering policies, procedures and a program budget.Typically gained by experience developing and recommending regulations, policies and procedures. Applicants must also have work experience projecting fiscal impacts of programs, negotiating contracts, and/or working with personnel, operating, and capital budget, typically for a period of at least two years.
Experience implementing organizational change within a service delivery program.Typically gained by at least two years of experience in a management, supervisory, or consulting role implementing projects to meet special needs, incorporating tasks, and methods to implement change.
Experience applying measurement processes/methods for assessing program outcomes or progress toward goals.Typically gained by at least one year of experience applying measurement and tracking methods in assessing progress toward stated program goalsORa combination of college coursework (statistics, research methods, evaluation methodology, or related field) and experience.
Experience preparing and presenting oral presentations to groups.Typically gained by at least one year of experience researching, compiling and organizing information in order to make oral presentations about the information to groups in a business setting; topics may be informational, technical, or behavioral. Take into account audience size, topic, length, and frequency of the presentations. One-to-one training is not qualifying.
Below is preferred experience. It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants.
Experience with provider reimbursement. Typically gained by 2 years of provider reimbursement experience in both fee for service, value based and managed care.
Financial experience. Typically gained by 2 years of experience.
Legislative budgeting experience. Typically gained by 2 years of Idaho legislative budget experience or 5 years state government budgeting experience.
Medicaid experience. Typically gained by 5 years of Medicaid experience.
Learn About a Career with DHW (https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/about-dhw/dhw-careers)
*PLEASE NOTE: application assistance is not available after the business hours listed below, on the weekends, or on holidays and you must apply before 4:59 pm on the closing date. When applying, use CHROME as your browser to avoid complications.
If you have questions, please contact us at:
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(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)
EMAIL: [email protected]
PHONE: (208) 334-0681
EEO/ADA/Veteran:
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected].
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.