Senior Eligibility Policy Analyst, Program Communications

Dept of Med Assistance Svcs; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) seeks a Senior Eligibility Policy Analyst, Program Communications in Richmond, VA. You will ensure that all eligibility materials meet CMS requirements, accessibility standards, and state branding, while providing technical policy analysis to internal teams and partners.

You will develop and maintain Medicaid/CHIP notices and policy documents, coordinate training responsibilities, and collaborate with DMAS stakeholders in person, as needed, in

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Medicaid and CHIP eligibility criteria.
• Experience with Medicaid/CHIP eligibility systems and enrollment.
• Experience developing changes to Medicaid eligibility systems.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply state and federal eligibility laws and regulations.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate complex topics with stakeholders.
• Experience developing professional presentations.
• Experience creating policy guidance and training materials.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience resolving complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure DMAS eligibility materials comply with CMS requirements and accessibility standards.
• Develop and maintain Medicaid and FAMIS eligibility notices and policy documents.
• Coordinate the division's training responsibilities.
• Attend in-person trainings/meetings and collaborate with DMAS stakeholders.

Skills

Medicaid eligibility

CHIP eligibility

Eligibility systems

Policy analysis

Stakeholder communication

Presentations

Project management

Problem solving

Training materials

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Title: Senior Eligibility Policy Analyst, Program Communications

State Role Title: Policy Planning Spec II

Hiring Range: $79,318 - $95,911

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Med Assistance Svcs

Location: Dept of Medical Asst Services

Agency Website: www.dmas.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

• The chief objective of this position is to ensure that all Department eligibility materials are accurate, compliant with federal requirements outlined by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), meet state and federal accessibility and readability standards, and align with agency branding.
• The Analyst provides highly technical eligibility policy analysis to other units within the Department, sister agencies and community partners, develops and maintains Medicaid and Families Access to Medical Insurance Security (FAMIS) eligibility notices and policy documents, to include the Medicaid Eligibility Manual and Medicaid Member Handbook, and coordinates the division’s training responsibilities.
• The business needs of the position have in-office requirements to include but are not limited to attending the in-person training and/ or meetings and collaboration with DMAS stakeholders.
• Located in beautiful Central Virginia, the Richmond area puts you just 2 hours from the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia Beach and Washington DC. To learn more about the Richmond, VA area visit: https://www.virginia.org/.
• The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is working to improve the health and well-being of Virginians through access to high quality health care coverage.
• DMAS wants talented individuals who can align their experience with the mission of the agency and its core values – service, collaboration, trust, problem solving and adaptability.
• At the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) we encourage and promote that you Come as you are | Become who you want to be | That is our promise.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of Medicaid and Child Health Insurance Program (CHIP) eligibility criteria.
• Considerable experience with Medicaid and CHIP eligibility and enrollment systems.
• Experience developing and implementing Medicaid eligibility system changes.
• Considerable experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite.
• Considerable experience analyzing, interpreting, and applying state and federal eligibility laws and regulations.
• Considerable experience meeting deadlines.
• Considerable experience communicating complex topics with internal/external stakeholders.
• Considerable experience developing professional presentations.
• Considerable experiences developing policy guidance and training materials.
• Considerable experience in project management.
• Considerable experience resolving complex problems.

Additional Considerations

• Considerable experience utilizing Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Contact Information

Name: DMAS Talent Acquisition

Phone: 804 - 225 - 4407

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.