Assoc Chief Counsel, Medicaid

Kansas Department of Health and Environment; Kansas; On-site; USD 95,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid leave

State holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Kansas Department of Health and Environment seeks an Associate Chief Counsel for Medicaid to provide legal services on Medicaid, KanCare, contracts, and HIPAA compliance. The role requires independent work on high‑complexity matters and supervision of two attorneys.

Regular full‑time schedule, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and state holidays are offered. JD from an accredited law school and Kansas bar admission are required.

Qualifications

• Active Kansas Bar membership or eligibility for admission.
• Strong analytical ability to interpret facts, precedents, and regulations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate cases and represent the agency in hearings.
• Provide legal advice on Medicaid, KanCare, and contract law.
• Draft, review, and defend administrative regulations and policies.
• Supervise a small team of attorneys and staff.
• Work independently on complex legal assignments.

Skills

Legal analysis

Legal writing

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Office software

Education

High School, GED

Bachelor's Degree

Juris Doctor from a United States accredited law school

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes: Open Until Filled

Required documents uploaded by: Open Until Filled

Kansas Department of Health and Environment:
Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well‑being of all Kansans.

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I‑9 . KDHE does not provide sponsorships for this position.

E‑Verify: Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E‑Verify, please click here . For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here .http://www.kdhe.ks.gov/

About The Position

• Who can apply: Anyone (External).
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
• Sponsorship: KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.

Compensation

Annual Pay Range: $95,000 - $98,000

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary: The Associate Chief Counsel, Medicaid position K0221566 provides legal services as an attorney in areas of Medicaid, KanCare, contract law, HIPPA compliance, similar issues for the Division of Health Care Finance.

Duties may include, but not limited to, case negotiations, representation of the agency in administrative and judicial hearings, including appellate courts. Works with considerable independence in performing all legal work related to assignments in an agency having legal issues of moderate to high complexity.

Reviews, edits, drafts Medicaid regulations. Provides legal advice to Division of Health Care Finance. Duties may also include representation of the Division before legislative committees. Supervises a team of two (2).

Qualifications

• Education:
  • High School, GED
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Juris Doctor from a United States accredited law school.
• Licensing & Certification:
  • Certificate of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Kansas or temporary permit to practice law issued by the Supreme Court of Kansas at the time of hire.
  • Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.
• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Active member of the Kansas Bar in good standing or with the ability to receive a law license in Kansas upon application or motion.
  • Ability to analyze, appraise and organize facts, evidence, and precedents concerning cases and to present such materials in clear and logical form for oral or written presentation, such as briefs, opinions, orders or decisions.
  • Ability to analyze legal documents and instruments. Some environmental law experience.
  • Evidence of excellent oral and written communications abilities.
  • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
  • Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 3 years of progressive legal experience in professional.
  • 1 year of experience practicing law as a licensed attorney.
  • Supervision experience of junior attorneys and staff.
  • Experience with drafting, promulgating, and defending administrative regulations and policies.
• Post‑Offer, Pre‑employment Requirements:
  • Licensed to practice law in the State of Kansas
  • Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions

How To Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

How To Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.