GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III

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Job Ttitle: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III

Company: State of Florida


Description: Requisition No: 842282Agency: Agency for Health Care AdministrationWorking Title: 68059467 – GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT IIIPay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 68059467Salary: $1,907.11 BiweeklyPosting Closing Date: 12/17/2024Total Compensation EstimatorAgency Overview:The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is Florida’s chief health policy and planning entity.The Agency is responsible for administering the Florida Medicaid program, the licensure and regulation of nearly 50,000 health care facilities, and empowering consumers through health care transparency initiatives.Under the direction of the Agency Secretary, AHCA is focused on advancing Governor DeSantis’ vision for Florida’s health care system to be the most cost-effective, transparent, and high-quality health care system in the nation.The Medicaid program provides low-income families and individuals with access to health care.If you have a desire to use your talent and skills at an organization that provides critical services to millions of individuals and families across the state, AHCA invites you to apply to become an essential member of our team.As one of Florida’s leading state agencies, AHCA’s diverse workforce community of more than 1,400 employees is proud of its efforts to serve the people of Florida.Agency Objectives:HIGH QUALITYEmphasizing quality in all that we do to improve health outcomes, always putting the individual first.TRANSPARENTSupporting initiatives that promote transparency and empower consumers in making well informed healthcare decisions.COST-EFFECTIVELeveraging Florida’s buying power in delivering high quality care at the lowest cost to taxpayers.Position Overview:This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the quality of health care in Florida.We are seeking to hire Government Operations Consultant III who desires to work to enhance the delivery of health care services through the Florida Medicaid Program.This position requires a candidate who is creative, flexible, innovative, and who will thrive in a fast-paced, team-based work environment.This position is located in the Bureau of Medicaid Quality.Medicaid Quality provides data-driven, focused and systematic feedback on the quality of Florida’s Medicaid program to federal and state agencies, Medicaid recipients, Medicaid managed care plans, and providers.The Bureau of Medicaid Quality has a strong focus on providing more comprehensive care, improving health outcomes, and reducing costs.This position is responsible for providing contract management of various Medicaid contracts within the Bureau of Medicaid Quality, Quality Improvement & Evaluation Contracts Section.This position is involved in the research, development, procurement, and monitoring of contracts and requires skill in communicating verbally and in writing.This position also requires the incumbent to be highly organized with the ability to exercise great attention to detail. Evaluation and data analysis may also be required.This is an anticipated vacancy.This position will be hired at the base salary of $1,907.11 Biweekly ($49,584.86 annually) and is non-negotiable.This position is not a remote or telework position.Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• State Group Insurance Coverage Options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;

• Flexible Spending Accounts;

• State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions;

• Generous annual and sick leave benefits;

• 9 paid holidays a year and 1 Personal Holiday each year;

• Career advancement opportunities;

• Tuition waiver for courses offered by Florida’s nationally ranked State University System;

• Training and professional development opportunities;

• And more!

For more information about the Bureau of Medicaid Quality, please visit our website at http://ahca.myflorida.com/Medicaid/index.shtml.Join us at the Agency for Health Care Administration in fulfilling our mission to provide “Better Health Care for all Floridians.”KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES-Knowledge and experience with Medicaid or other healthcare systems.-Knowledge of contract management.– Skilled in organizing and effectively leading meetings and workgroups.– Skilled in utilizing problem solving methods and techniques.– Skilled in collecting and analyzing information and making recommendations for next steps.– Skilled in communicating effectively verbally and in writing.– Ability to review and analyze reports related to the delivery and execution of services.– Ability to oversee and direct project or program implementation activities.– Ability to compile, organize, and analyze data and develop reports.– Ability to understand and apply applicable statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to a program.– Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, work multiple high priority items simultaneously and meet deadlines.– Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team, including with other bureaus and Agency management.– Ability to travel with or without accommodations.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS-Minimum of one year of experience managing a project, contract, or grant.-Minimum of three years of professional experience with program or policy planning and development, program research or evaluation, program monitoring, finance, statistical analysis, auditing or budget analysis.-A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business, statistics, information technology, computer science, mathematics, economics, public administration, health administration, or social work is preferred and can substitute for one year of the required experience.LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTSN/ACONTACT: NICHOLAS WARD 850-412-4158BACKGROUND SCREENINGIt is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Salary: $1907.11 per month

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Date: Wed, 04 Dec 2024 23:32:49 GMT


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