68064905 - PROGRAM CONSULTANT

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Agency for Health Care Administration in Florida is seeking a Program Consultant to shape the Medicaid program through policy development, research, and data analysis. You will contribute to drafting and revising program policies, and support statewide training and communication across agencies.

This role requires strong analytical abilities, project leadership, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. It is located in the Bureau of Medicaid Policy and is not a remote position.

Formación

• Three years of professional experience in program planning, research, and evaluation.
• Three years of professional experience with systems and management analysis.
• Three years of professional experience implementing and managing complex projects.
• Three years of professional experience serving as a lead or assistant on a major research project.

Responsabilidades

• Provide policy development, planning, and coordination to ensure programs meet goals and laws.
• Develop language for Medicaid federal authorities and coordinate planning materials.
• Track and monitor the routing, approval, and implementation of federal policies.
• Provide technical assistance and data presentation to support agency goals.

Conocimientos

Knowledge of social, economic, health

Data collection and analysis methods

Organize data and reporting

Program planning and coordination

Descripción del empleo

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Requisition No:885139

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68064905 - PROGRAM CONSULTANT

The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is Florida's chief health policy and planning entity.

The Agency is responsible for administering the Florida Medicaid program, the licensure and regulation of nearly 50,000 health care facilities, and empowering consumers through health care transparency initiatives.

Under the direction of the Agency Secretary, AHCA is focused on advancing Governor DeSantis’ vision for Florida’s health care system to be the most cost-effective, transparent, and high-quality health care system in the nation.

The Medicaid program provides low-income families and individuals with access to health care.

If you have a desire to use your talent and skills at an organization that provides critical services to millions of individuals and families across the state, AHCA invites you to apply to become an essential member of our team.

As one of Florida’s leading state agencies, AHCA’s diverse workforce community of more than 1,400 employees is proud of its efforts to serve the people of Florida.

Agency Objectives:

HIGH QUALITY

Emphasizing quality in all that we do to improve health outcomes, always putting the individual first.

TRANSPARENT

Supporting initiatives that promote transparency and empower consumers in making well informed healthcare decisions.

COST-EFFECTIVE

Leveraging Florida’s buying power in delivering high quality care at the lowest cost to taxpayers.

Position Overview:

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the quality of health care in Florida.

We are seeking to hire Program Consultant 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 located 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

Research:

• Conduct research by performing preliminary screening and article selection from literature searches, extract date from studies to be included in reports, and prepare and present research finding.
• Contribute to the drafting and revision of reports and protocols, including the drafting of supplemental issues; reviewing draft reports, edit, and proofread for content, and prepare and review tables, ensuring the accuracy of data.
• Remain informed about Medicare policies, national Medicaid-related research and demonstration projects, Medicaid medical assistance program innovations for general and special populations, and alternative financing and service delivery systems models.
• Conducts research on assigned topics utilizing state library resources, archives, and collections, and other reliable sources of information (e.g., federal and state laws) to collect, record, analyze, and evaluate facts.
• Stay abreast of current publication guidelines utilized within the area of academic research (e.g., Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association).

Policy Development:

• Develop and maintain program policies and procedures 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 Medicaid federal authorities.
• Directs the development of corrective action plans relating to program and policy improvements.
• Coordinates the preparation of grant proposals and other documentation required for securing available funds for demonstration and experimental programs.
• Directs the development and promulgation of rules relative to the operation of programs within the department's purview.
• Coordinates the development of planning material to be used in the annual and comprehensive five-year plans.
• Track and monitor the routing, approval, and implementation of federal policies to ensure timely completion and adherence.

Communication:

• Provide technical assistance to ensure consistency in service/program operation and conformity with goals and objectives of the Agency, federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Provide technical assistance regarding service/program policies and procedures.
• Provide consultation through the accurate presentation of data and other service/program information.
• Advise higher-level management areas of improvement and/or concern and provide possible solution, as applicable.
• Identify and document training needs.
• Prepare presentations materials, as assigned.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement statewide program training plans.
• Design, prepare, and evaluate training programs and materials.
• Conduct statewide and local trainings, as required.
• Participate on behalf of the Agency in local, state or national meetings, conferences, workshops, and seminars as requested.
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as required.

This position is not a remote or telework position.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. We offer an excellent array of benefits, including:

• Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees
• Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurance
• State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee with the State of Florida
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually
• Nine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each year
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Tuition waivers (accepted by major Florida Colleges/universities)
• Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required)
• Shared Savings Program for select medical services

For more information about the Bureau of Medicaid Policy, please visit our website at http://ahca.myflorida.com/Medicaid/index.shtml.

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 social, economic, health or rehabilitative services objectives.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.
• Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of management practices.
• Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials.
• Ability to conduct fact finding research.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to travel with or without accommodations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

• Three years of professional experience with program planning, research, and evaluation.
• Three years of professional experience with systems and management analysis.
• Three years of professional experience with research and demonstrated application of research skills.
• Three years of professional experience implementing and managing complex projects.
• Three years of professional experience serving as a lead or assistant on a major research project.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

CONTACT:

HALEY FOWLER 850-412-4171

BACKGROUND SCREENING

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes,candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.