Chief of Staff

DHSS/Medicaid & Medical Assist; Farnhurst (DE); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

DHSS/Medicaid & Medical Assist in Delaware seeks a Chief of Staff to serve as the senior strategic advisor to the DMMA Director. The role coordinates executive priorities, oversees the Office of the Director, and acts as the primary liaison between DMMA and the Office of the Secretary.

The Chief of Staff will manage high-priority initiatives, support division leadership, and represent the Director at internal and external forums.

Qualifications

• Three years analyzing complex administrative, operational, policy, or organizational issues and providing recommendations to management or senior leadership.
• Two years managing complex projects or cross-functional organizational initiatives with multiple participants and competing priorities.
• Experience providing strategic and operational support and advice to executive or senior leadership.
• Experience supervising, managing, or directing professional staff.
• Experience evaluating programs, services, processes, or organizational operations to identify problems and recommend improvements.
• Experience in budget management and control, including managing expenditures and supporting fiscal planning.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Director of the Delaware Medical Assistance Administration on strategic priorities and operational direction.
• Coordinate the Office of the Director and act as liaison between DMMA and the Office of the Secretary.
• Oversee high-priority initiatives and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Support division leadership and represent the Director at internal and external forums.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic planning

Project management

Executive support

Staff supervision

Budget management

Job description

The Chief of Staff serves as the senior strategic advisor to the Director of the Delaware Medical Assistance Administration (DMMA), providing expert guidance on administrative, operational, policy, and organizational matters. The role coordinates executive priorities, oversees the Office of the Director, and acts as the primary liaison between DMMA and the Office of the Secretary. The Chief of Staff manages high-priority initiatives, supports Division leadership, and represents the Director at internal and external forums.

Key qualifications:

• Three years analyzing complex administrative, operational, policy, or organizational issues and providing recommendations to management or senior leadership
• Two years managing complex projects or cross-functional organizational initiatives with multiple participants and competing priorities
• Experience providing strategic and operational support and advice to executive or senior leadership
• Experience supervising, managing, or directing professional staff
• Experience evaluating programs, services, processes, or organizational operations to identify problems and recommend improvements
• Experience in budget management and control, including managing expenditures and supporting fiscal planning