Assistant Director II

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking an Assistant Director II in Frankfort, KY, to oversee two branches within the Division of Fiscal Management. The role emphasizes supervision, budget oversight, and policy analysis in a state-level Medicaid context.

Ideal candidates will have five years of administrative or management experience, with two years in direct supervision, and a bachelor’s degree. A telecommuting option may be available, with in-office presence required three days a week.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree and five years of administrative or management experience, including two years supervising staff.
• Master’s degree will substitute for one year of required experience.
• Additional administrative, management, or research experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and management of two branches within the Division of Fiscal Management.
• Supervise employees, including approving leave, timesheets, evaluations, and assisting with hiring.
• Provide technical assistance to ensure division policies comply with guidelines.
• Act as liaison between division and contracted vendors and other organizations.
• Identify and review programs and policy issues crossing lines; develop recommendations.
• Represent the Director in meetings and assume duties in her/his absence.
• Provide oversight and management of the Medicaid Budget and related reporting requirements.
• Analyze fiscal policy and budget issues; advise management on cash flow and funding.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Multitasking

MMIS/EMARS experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Advertisement Closes: 8/28/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Job ID: 2604321

Position: Assistant Director II

Pay Grade: 19

Salary: $69,582.00 - $104,373.84 Annually

Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency: Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Department for Medicaid Services

275 E Main Street

Frankfort, KY 40621 USA

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute as a Hybrid. The agency may terminate or modifythe telecommuting arrangements at any time. This position is located in Frankfort, KY and must come to theoffice three days per week.

The Department for Medicaid Services (DMS) provides health care access for eligible low-income residents ofKentucky including children, families, pregnant women, the aged and the disabled as well as a number ofprograms and services directed at specific eligibility and medical needs. DMS strives each day to meet themission of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to be a diverse and inclusive organization providingprograms, services and supports that protect and promote the health and well-being of all Kentuckians andtheir communities.

The Department for Medicaid Services, Division of Fiscal Management is responsible for maintainingaccountability for the use of federal and state resources in a way that assures access to appropriate,medically necessary, quality health care for all participants of the Medicaid program.

We are seeking a motivated Assistant Director II to provide professional support to the Division of FiscalManagement. To be successful in this division, candidates should be professional, polite and able to dealwith difficult and stressful situations.

Learn more about us at: https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dms/Pages/default.aspx

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federalgovernment with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will onlyuse E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify,or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of HomelandSecurity (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide Supervision and Management of two branches with the Division of Fiscal Management.
• Supervision of employees, including but not limited to, approving leave requests, timesheets, completeevaluations, assisting with the hiring process for vacant positions, training of division staff, also assuringadequate office and phone personnel for the Division.
• Provides technical assistance to assure division policies are in compliance with established guidelines.
• Acts as liaison between division and other organizations, including contracted vendors.
• Identifies and reviews programs, policy issues, and management issues that cross organizational lines anddevelops recommendations.
• Represent the Director in meetings and perform the duties of the director in her/his absence.
• Provide oversight and management of the Medicaid Budget and all federal and state reporting requirements.
• Provides comprehensive analysis of financial policy and budget issues and make recommendations tomanagement regarding cash flow and funding as it relates to the department's cash funds that support therestricted funds budget.
• Analyzes enacted and proposed legislation, state and federal regulations, and grant requirements toensure accuracy of fiscal impacts developed.

Skills and Expectations include but are not limited to the following:

• The selected candidate must be comfortable using Microsoft Office products with an emphasis on Excel,have excellent written and verbal communication skills and have the drive to meet the needs of those we serve.
• Preferred skills: three years’ experience working in the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) orEMARS
• Demonstrate the ability to handle multiple projects.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Five years of administrative or management experience, two of which must include direct supervision of personnel.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional administrative, management, or research experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting. Minimal travel may be required.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Amy Richardson at [e-mail] or 502-229-1400.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D