Medicaid LTSS Facility Program Manager

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　　Medicaid LTSS Facility Program Manager

　　Salary

　　$59,321.60 - $92,040.00 Annually

　　Location

　　Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA

　　Job Type

　　Full-time

　　Job Number

　　24-02432

　　Agency

　　401 Health & Human Services - Central Office

　　Opening Date

　　01/23/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/12/2024 11:59 PM Central

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　　Point of Contact

　　Natalie Bryant at [email protected]

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　　Job Description

　　The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Iowa Medicaid division, is seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented, dedicated professional to fill a Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Policy Program Manager position. Under the general supervision of the LTSS Bureau Chief, this position will provide focused policy and program management related to Iowa Medicaid’s LTSS facilities including nursing facilities (NF), residential care facilities (RCF), and intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ICF/ID).

　　The LTSS Policy Program Manager will serve as a statewide resource to multiple stakeholders to provide guidance related to federal and state regulations for Medicaid enrolled LTSS facilities. The LTSS Policy Program Manager will continually monitor and analyze federal policy initiatives and national trends to develop and update Medicaid policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance. Additionally, responsibilities for this position include participation in strategic planning efforts related to LTSS facility programs, provide program quality assurance reviews to assess for areas of improvement, and develop and/or update state plan amendments, administrative rules and provider manuals as needed.

　　In this position, you will have opportunities to collaborate with a team of professionals including various state agencies, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), advocacy groups, and managed care organizations (MCOs) working together to ensure whole-person, member-centered, care is provided for Iowan’s utilizing facility services.

　　Successful candidates will have critical thinking/analysis skills and the ability to strategically apply quality improvement techniques within policy development. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Medicaid LTSS facility programs.

　　The Department of HHS serves nearly a million Iowans through health coverage, mental health and disabilities services, long-term care and treatment, and adult, children, and family services. Our mission is to help Iowans achieve healthy, safe, stable, and self-sufficient lives through the programs and services we provide. We have a great total compensation package for all of our full-time employees, including:

　　Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)

　　Retirement Investors Club (RIC) (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan)

　　Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

　　Vacation Leave

　　Sick Leave

　　Paid Holidays (9 days/year)

　　Flexible Spending Accounts

　　Life Insurance

　　Long-Term Disability Insurance

　　To learn more about benefits available to State of Iowa employees visit the benefits (https://das.iowa.gov/human-resources/employee-and-retiree-benefits/employees) web page.

　　Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

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　　Minimum Qualification Requirements

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

　　Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to three years of full-time work in data science; project management; management analysis; or business systems analysis.

　　All of the following (a and b): (A) Three years of full-time work experience in data science; project management; management analysis; or business systems analysis; and (B) A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.

　　All of the following (a, b, and c): (A) One year of full-time work experience in data science; project management; management analysis; or business systems analysis: and (B) A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and (C) A total of two years of graduate-level education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university coursework in business administration, industrial management, statistics, natural science, or closely related fields equals one year of full-time experience.

　　Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes six months of full-time work as a Management Analyst 2 or two and a half years as a Management Analyst 1.

　　For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/ManagementAnalyst3-00736-90736.pdf) .

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　　Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely.Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question.Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.

　　Yes - I understand and agree.

　　No

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　　PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

　　Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?

　　No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

　　Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

　　03

　　Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in any field? IF YES - How many years do you have of full-time work in data science; project management; management analysis; or business systems analysis?

　　No experience in the identified areas

　　Less than one year of experience in the identified areas

　　One year to less than two years of experience in the identified areas

　　Two years to less than three years of experience in the identified areas

　　Three or more years of experience in the identified areas

　　Not applicable

　　04

　　If you are a CURRENT employee for the State of Iowa (executive branch) how many years of full-time experience as a Management Analyst 2 for the State of Iowa do you have?

　　No Experience as a Management Analyst 2

　　Less than 6 months

　　6 months or more

　　05

　　If you are a CURRENT employee for the State of Iowa (executive branch) how many years of full-time experience as a Management Analyst 1 for the State of Iowa do you have?

　　No Experience as a Management Analyst 1

　　Less than 12 months of experience as a Management Analyst 1

　　12 months to less than 18 months of work experience as a Management Analyst 1

　　18 months to less than 24months of work experience as a Management Analyst 1

　　24 months to less than 30 months of work experience as a Management Analyst 1

　　30 months or more of work experience as a Management Analyst 1

　　Not applicable – I am not a State Employee

　　06

　　Do you meet A and B: A. Three years of full-time work experience in data science; project management; management analysis; or business systems analysis; and B. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.

　　Yes - I meet A and B

　　I do not meet A and B

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　　Do you meet A, B and C: A. One year of full-time work experience in data science; project management; management analysis; or business systems analysis: and B. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and C. A total of two years of graduate-level education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university coursework in business administration, industrial management, statistics, natural science, or closely related fields equals one year of full-time experience.

　　I meet A, B and C

　　I do not meet A, B and C

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