Advanced Planning Documents Financial Program Manager

Ohio Department of Medicaid; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Department of Medicaid is seeking a Financial Program Manager to prepare APDs, collaborate with state agencies on budgets, and develop tools to monitor funding and expenditures. The role requires in-depth financial administration experience and strong stakeholder coordination.

The position focuses on managing APD processes, ensuring compliance with federal funding rules, and coordinating with CMS. It is a full-time, on-site role located in Columbus, OH.

Qualifications

• 54 mos. exp. or 54 mos. trg. financial administration.
• 30 mos. exp. or 30 mos. trg. in financial administration.
• 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in financial administration.
• Successful completion of the Fiscal Academy may be substituted for 4 mos. of required accounting/fiscal experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit Advanced Planning Documents on behalf of the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM).
• Work with ODM and other state agencies to collect APD requirements and create personnel and contract budgets.
• Develop tools to track the budgets against the actual claim.
• Act as the APD Subject Matter Expert, providing guidance on allowability of enhanced federal funding and process for obtaining it.
• Act as ODM’s liaison with CMS regarding APD topics, providing updates to CMS on agency activities and CMS direction.

Skills

Accounting and Finance

Education

Undergraduate core program in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field

Graduate core program in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field

Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment

Fiscal Academy substitution for 4 months of required accounting/fiscal experience

Job description

What You Will Do At ODM

Office:

Fiscal Operations

Bureau:

Reporting

Classification:

Financial Program Manager (PN 20102506)

Job Overview

• Prepare and submit Advanced Planning Documents on behalf of the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM)
• Work closely with stakeholders from ODM and other state agencies to collect APD requirements and create personnel and contract budgets
• Develop tools to track the budgets against the actual claim
• Act as the APD Subject Matter Expert, providing guidance on the allowability of enhanced federal funding and process for obtaining it
• Act as ODM’s liaison with CMS regarding APD topics, providing updates to CMS on agency activities and providing updates to ODM on CMS direction

54 mos. exp. or 54 mos. trg. financial administration.

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 30 mos. exp. or 30 mos. trg. in financial administration.
• Or completion of graduate core program in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in financial administration.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. NOTE: Successful completion of the Fiscal Academy may be substituted for 4 mos. of required accounting/fiscal experience referenced in this portion of the minimum qualifications.

Job Skills:

Accounting and Finance

Agency Contact Name and Information

[e-mail]

Unposting Date

Sep 14, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Lazarus 5

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$40.40/hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Exempt from Union

Professional Skills

Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Organizing and Planning

Agency Overview

About Us:

Investing in opportunities for Ohioans that work for every person and every family in every corner of our state is at the hallmark of Governor DeWine’s agenda for Ohio’s future. To ensure Ohio is “the best place to live, work, raise and family and start a business,” we must have strong schools, a great quality of life, and compassion for those who need our help.

Responsibilities

Ohio Department of Medicaid plays a unique and necessary role in supporting the governor’s vision. As the single state Medicaid agency responsible for administering high-quality, person-centric healthcare, the department is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of nearly one in every four Ohioans served. We do so by:

• Delivering a personalized care experience to more than three million people served.
• Improving care for children and adults with complex behavioral health needs.
• Working collectively with our partners and providers to measurably strengthen wellness and health outcomes.
• Streamlining administrative burdens so doctors and healthcare providers have more time for patient care.
• Ensuring financial transparency and operational accountability across all Medicaid programs and services.