Call Center Manager

Maximus, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive insurance coverage

401K Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Maximus is hiring a Call Center Manager to lead the Medicaid Eligibility program onsite in Topeka, KS. You will oversee daily operations, monitor SLAs, and drive continuous process improvements across omnichannel channels.

We require 5+ years in call center leadership in Medicaid/government settings, strong coaching and escalation skills, and a commitment to compliance. The position is contingent upon contract award.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 5+ years of experience, or equivalent.
• Experience managing call center operations in Medicaid/government environment.
• Experience managing performance metrics, SLAs and quality programs.
• Experience overseeing omnichannel customer service operations.
• Strong people leadership, coaching, and escalation management skills.
• Willing to work onsite in Topeka, KS.
• Contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of a call center team to meet performance metrics.
• Maintain updated knowledge of performance requirements and policies; update staff.
• Evaluate training needs to keep staff current on programs.
• Address quality issues and monitor calls; provide feedback.
• Monitor performance against SLAs and KPIs; prepare reports.
• Lead staff with updates on quality, training, policy, and performance.
• Coordinate staffing and workload to meet service targets.
• Partner with QA and Training to address quality issues.
• Identify risks, escalate and implement process improvements.
• Manage onboarding of changes in laws/policies.

Skills

Call center leadership

Performance metrics

SLAs & KPIs

Coaching & escalation

Omnichannel support

Compliance & QA

Staffing & workload

Process improvement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

5+ years experience

Job description

Maximus is hiring a Call Center Manager to support a Medicaid Eligibility program within the State and Local sector onsite in Topeka, KS. Medicaid Eligibility involves reviewing and determining eligibility for public assistance programs such as Medicaid, SNAP, and TANF, often in coordination with CHIP and WIC. When individuals apply for these services, our teams conduct comprehensive eligibility reviews to ensure accurate and timely determinations.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Why Maximus?

• Competitive Compensation - Regular bonuses based on performance included!
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage - Choose from various plans, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and partially funded HSA. Additionally, enjoy Life insurance benefits and discounts on Auto, Home, Renter's, and Pet insurance.
• Future Planning - Prepare for retirement with our 401K Retirement Savings plan and Company Matching.
• Paid Time Off Package - Enjoy UTO, Holidays, and sick leave, along with Short and Long Term Disability coverage.
• Holistic Wellness Support - Access resources for physical, emotional, and financial wellness through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Recognition Platform - Acknowledge and appreciate outstanding employee contributions.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Invest in your ongoing education and development.
• Employee Perks and Discounts - Additional benefits and discounts exclusively for employees.
• Maximus Wellness Program and Resources - Access a range of wellness programs and resources tailored to your needs.
• Professional Development Opportunities - Participate in training programs, workshops, and conferences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operations of a call center team to ensure performance metrics are met.
• Maintain updated knowledge of the Call Center performance requirements as well as corporate and project policies and procedures. Provide updates to staff regarding these policies and procedures.
• Evaluate the need for training to ensure that staff maintains current knowledge of multiple programs.
• Address inadequate quality issues with Supervisory team in relation to reviews and corrections of calls monitored.
• Monitor performance goals and objectives for the call center staff and complete daily and weekly reports.
• Provide leadership with updates on all issues regarding quality, training, policy, procedures, staff issues and departmental performance levels.
• Monitor call center compliance with ISO standards as applicable.
• Implement necessary corrective actions to ensure consistent application of all laws, regulations, policies, and procedures pertinent to the Call Center.
• Monitor and evaluate performance, write performance appraisals, and provide corrective actions as needed.
• Responsible for identifying and resolving issues, problems, and concerns with employees.
• Recommend changes to policies and establish procedures and assist in the implementation of process improvements when necessary.
• Provide direction to staff when complaints are escalated to management level.
• Managing daily performance against SLAs and KPIs across all customer contact channels.
• Coordinating staffing and workload distribution to support efficiency and service level targets.
• Partnering with Quality Assurance and Training teams to address quality issues, support targeted coaching and ensure consistent customer experience.
• Identify training needs and collaborating with Training teams to ensure staff maintain current knowledge of policies, procedures, and programs.
• Monitor operational trends, identify risks or bottlenecks, and escalating items as needed.
• Supporting implementation of process improvements, automation, and policy-driven changes.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 5+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing call center operations in a Medicaid, eligibility, or government services environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing performance metrics, SLAs, and quality programs.
• Experience overseeing or coordinating omnichannel customer service operations.
• Strong people leadership, coaching, and escalation management skills.
• Familiarity with compliance-drive environments and continuous improvement practices.
• Must be willing and able to work onsite in Topeka, KS.
• Must be willing and able to accept an offer that is contingent upon award. #LI-Onsite

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at [e-mail].