Nursing Facility Policy Section Chief (Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 3)

OFPN; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Medicaid seeks an LTSS policy leader to oversee the Nursing Facility Policy Section. As NF Policy Section Chief, you will guide interpretation, development, and implementation of policy across ODM and coordinate with divisions.

You will lead a tiered team, serve as executive liaison to ODM leadership, and drive cross-functional collaboration with fiscal, legal and care coordination to ensure coordinated policy execution.

Qualifications

• Graduate core program in business, management or public administration, public health, health administration, social or behavioral science or public finance.
• 36 months experience in planning & administering health services program or health services project management.
• Or 12 months experience as a Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 2.
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic leader for NF policy across ODM, overseeing interpretation, development, and implementation related to ORC, OAC, and operational standards.
• Overseeing the organization’s NF claim resolution strategy to ensure policy alignment, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation.
• Providing leadership to a tiered team structure, offering direct support to frontline staff while guiding and developing management.
• Representing ODM as the senior leader in key stakeholder discussions on NF policy, guiding strategic direction and resolving complex issues.
• Serving as the executive liaison for NF policy, presenting recommendations to ODM leadership and shaping long-term policy strategy.
• Driving cross-functional collaboration across ODM divisions including fiscal, legal, care coordination, and managed care to ensure coordinated and unified policy execution.

Skills

Health Administration

Management

Program Management

Coaching

Collaboration

Establishing Relationships

Leading Others

Organizing and Planning

Education

Graduate degree in health administration or related field

Job description

Job Description - Nursing Facility Policy Section Chief (Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 3) (2600074L)

Organization

Medicaid

Agency Contact Name and Information : [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Oct 12, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Lazarus 5 50 West Town Street Columbus 43215

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : $48.93/hour

Schedule

Full-time

Union : Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Health Administration

Technical Skills : Management, Program Management

Professional Skills : Coaching, Collaboration, Establishing Relationships, Leading Others, Organizing and Planning

Agency Overview

About Us: Investing in opportunities for Ohioans that work for every person and every family in every corner of our state is at the hallmark of Governor DeWine's agenda for Ohio's future. To ensure Ohio is "the best place to live, work, raise and family and start a business," we must have strong schools, a great quality of life, and compassion for those who need our help.

Ohio Department of Medicaid plays a unique and necessary role in supporting the governor’s vision. As the single state Medicaid agency responsible for administering high-quality, person-centric healthcare, the department is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of nearly one in every four Ohioans served. We do so by:

• Delivering a personalized care experience to more than three million people served.
• Improving care for children and adults with complex behavioral health needs.
• Working collectively with our partners and providers to measurably strengthen wellness and health outcomes.
• Streamlining administrative burdens so doctors and healthcare providers have more time for patient care.
• Ensuring financial transparency and operational accountability across all Medicaid programs and services.

Job Description

What You Will Do at ODM:

Office: Policy

Bureau: Long Term Services & Supports (LTSS)

Classification: Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 3 (PN 20047496)

Job Overview:

The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is seeking an LTSS policy leader to join our team. This position will oversee our Nursing Facility (NF) Policy Section. As the NF Policy Section Chief, your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a strategic leader for NF policy across ODM, overseeing interpretation, development, and implementation related to ORC, OAC, and operational standards.
• Overseeing the organization’s NF claim resolution strategy to ensure policy alignment, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation.
• Providing leadership to a tiered team structure, offering direct support to frontline staff while guiding and developing management.
• Representing ODM as the senior leader in key stakeholder discussions on NF policy, guiding strategic direction and resolving complex issues.
• Serving as the executive liaison for NF policy, presenting recommendations to ODM leadership and shaping long-term policy strategy.
• Driving cross-functional collaboration across ODM divisions including fiscal, legal, care coordination, and managed care to ensure coordinated and unified policy execution.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) &Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Completion of graduate core program in business, management or public administration, public health, health administration, social or behavioral science or public finance; 36 mos. exp. in planning & administering health services program or health services project management (e.g., health care data analysis, health services contract management, health care market & financial expertise; health services program communication; health services budget development, HMO & hospital rate development, health services eligibility, health services data base analysis).

-Or 12 months experience as a Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 2, 65296. Note: education & experience is to be commensurate with approved position description on file.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Health Administration

Technical Skills: Management, Program Management

Professional Skills: Leading Others, Collaboration, Coaching, Establishing Relationships, Organizing and Planning

Supplemental Information

THIS POSITION IS UNCLASSIFIED PER 124.11 (A) (9), OHIO REVISED CODE.

Compensation is as listed on the posting unless required by legislation or union contract.

This position is overtime exempt.

Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation. Or, in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver's license from state of residence.

Resumes and/or attachments are not reviewed. Therefore, please provide detail in the work experience section of your application.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.