HCBS Policy & Communications Unit Manager 2026-02562

State of Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation & sick leave

Retirement plans - Pension and 457B

Flexible schedules

Job summary

The State of Wyoming is seeking a Policy and Communications Unit Manager within the HCBS Section to lead policy development, waiver coordination, and project management. You will supervise analysts, coordinate meetings, respond to CMS inquiries, and develop training materials and reports for multiple waivers.

The role requires strong writing, policy development, and stakeholder engagement skills, with responsibilities spanning revisions, council facilitation, and content maintenance of HCBS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field.
• 1-3 years progressive work experience at the Senior Policy & Planning Analyst level.
• OR 4-7 years progressive work experience at the Senior Policy & Planning Analyst level.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the completion and submission of Medicaid Waiver applications and related amendments.
• Coordinate and facilitate Waiver meetings, presentations, and community forums.
• Serve as liaison with CMS for questions/clarifications on Waiver applications and amendments.
• Supervise the Medicaid Waiver Policy Analyst and Medicaid Waiver Communications Analyst; provide training and guidance.
• Prepare quarterly and annual reporting for Waiver administration and related HCBS reports.
• Act as project manager for HCBS rules revisions and federal initiatives; monitor progress and report outcomes.
• Lead Medicaid Waiver Provider Rate Rebasing projects with contractor oversight.
• Develop and maintain HCBS webpage content; ensure compliance with laws.
• Review current rules to identify gaps and propose policy changes; develop new policies as needed.
• Coordinate Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council and support Long Term Care Advisory Council.

Skills

Project management

Training coordination

Policy development

Stakeholder liaison

CMS requirements

Data reporting

Content development

Rule revision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Senior Policy & Planning Analyst experience

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Section is seeking a Policy and Communications (PAC) Unit Manager. The position provides project management and training coordination for the HCBS Section, and ensures the ongoing development, revision, and alignment of federal, state, and Section rules and practices. This position is part of the HCBS Section Leadership Team, contributing to the program's growth and development and leading key projects essential to the day-to-day function of the HCBS Section.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervise the completion and submission of all Medicaid Waiver applications as well as Waiver Amendment and Renewal applications for Community Choices Waiver (CCW), Comprehensive Waiver, and Supports Waiver in accordance with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) guidelines and timelines.
• Supervise the facilitation and coordination of Waiver meetings, presentations, and community forums as needed.
• Serve as liaison in responding to CMS questions/clarifications on submitted Waiver applications and amendments.
• Supervise the Medicaid Waiver Policy Analyst and Medicaid Waiver Communications Analyst; includes training, support, staff development, guidance, and feedback.
• Coordinate and compile relevant information and complete quarterly and annual reporting for Waiver administration, including evidentiary reports for the three Waivers, 372 reports, and other regular reporting such as the HCBS Section Annual Report.
• Serve as project manager for HCBS rules revisions as well as other federal initiatives, ensuring appropriate project planning, monitoring, and reporting on progress and completion of projects.
• Serve as project manager for Medicaid Waiver Provider Rate Rebasing Projects, overseeing work of the contractor(s) engaged to initiate, guide, and complete the projects.
• Develop and maintain content for the HCBS webpages and ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
• Supervise and coordinate continuous review of current rules and policies to identify gaps or potential conflicts to federal regulations and make recommendations for change. Develop new policies as needed.
• Serve as the coordinator and facilitator for the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council and support the facilitation of the Long Term Care Advisory Council.
• In collaboration with HCBS Section staff members, oversee the coordination and development of identified training materials for internal and external stakeholders.

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to candidates with a Master's degree in public administration, health administration, or related fields, typically in public administration, health administration, or related human services fields.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of the waiver system, rules, federal and state laws regarding Medicaid waivers, especially CMS requirements.
• Knowledge of the rule promulgation process and ability to write and revise rules.
• Strong professional and technical writing skills, with the ability to write policies and procedures.
• Ability to track data, identify trends, and analyze data for system delivery improvements.
• Knowledge of state legislative activities, current bills, committees, and issues related to the DD and aging fields.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's Degree (typically in Business)

Experience: 1-3 year(s) of progressive work experience (typically in Business) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Policy & Planning Analyst

OR

Education & Experience Substitution: 4-7 years of progressive work experience (typically in Business) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Policy & Planning Analyst

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verify employer.

048- Wyoming Department of Health - Division of Healthcare Financing

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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

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