CHIEF OF STAFF, HEALTH CARE FINANCING & MEDICAID

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MDH, Office of Health Care Financing & Medicaid, Baltimore, MD

The main purpose of this position is to function as Chief of Staff for the Health Care Financing & Medicaid Administration (MMA). As a member of the Medicaid Administration Executive team and reporting directly to the Deputy Secretary of Healthcare Financing and Medicaid Director, this position plays a critical role in being a senior advisor and facilitator of operations of Maryland Medicaid’s program that serves more than 1.6M Marylanders. This position has administrative oversight and authority in the areas of Human Resources Management, Operations, Policy, Procurement, Fiscal Administration, Administrative and Legislative Audits and Compliance, and other special projects. The role will have close intersects with other administrations across Maryland Department of Health and assist the Deputy Secretary, Deputy Medicaid Director, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and program directors on decision making in the effort to provide the best outcomes to the recipients of the Maryland Medical Assistance including the development and enforcement of policy, regulations, and standard operating procedures for programmatic operations. Other central responsibilities include personnel management, contracting, performance evaluations, and support in addressing constituent and legislative inquiries.

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and six years of experience in administrative staff or professional work to include three years of experience in professional health services work to include evaluating, analyzing, researching and developing health care policies, legislation or programs.  Two years of this experience must have involved the supervision of other employees.

This is a Special Appointment position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.  A resume must accompany your application.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. 

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. 

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.