Senior Policy & Program Manager, Medicaid & CHIP

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Health & Human Services Commission in Austin is seeking a MCS Manager V to oversee Medicaid and CHIP policy operations, leading a team of program specialists. The role emphasizes complex policy development, stakeholder interaction, and executive-level collaboration.

The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent writing and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced environment, valuing teamwork, integrity, and accountability to deliver high-quality public health policy outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Five years' full-time experience performing consultative, supervisory, managerial, professional, or technical work.
• Supervisory experience, team lead experience, or experience in a role such as a senior advisor.

Responsibilities

• Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule.
• Plans, assigns, and provides direction to the staff in the unit with oversight of complex policy implementation.
• Establishes goals and monitors progress to meet measurable program policy outcomes.

Skills

Policy management

Public administration

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

5 years of relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Health & Human Services Commission in Austin is seeking a MCS Manager V to oversee Medicaid and CHIP policy operations, leading a team of program specialists. The role emphasizes complex policy development, stakeholder interaction, and executive-level collaboration.

The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent writing and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced environment, valuing teamwork, integrity, and accountability to deliver high-quality public health policy outcomes.