Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking a Medicaid Policy Program Manager II to lead its Medicaid and Long-Term Care program. The role oversees policy operations, supervises policy staff, manages resources, ensures regulatory compliance, coordinates with internal and external partners, and provides policy analysis and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and direct supervision to Medicaid Policy and Regulations staff by assigning work, establishing performance expectations, mentoring employees, and delivering technical training to ensure policy expertise and professional development
- Lead the planning, organization, coordination and oversight of Medicaid policy operations to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and agency requirements while supporting the agency's mission and objectives
- Manage program resources and personnel to achieve organizational goals by prioritizing workloads, monitoring project progress, and ensuring timely completion of critical policy initiatives
- Oversee the development and submission of state plan amendments, regulations, legislative reports, and other documents to maintain compliance
- Foster a collaborative, high-performing work environment by promoting teamwork, facilitating problem-solving, encouraging informed decision-making, and supporting continuous process improvement across the Policy and Regulations Unit
- Provide executive leadership with policy analysis, strategic recommendations, and technical expertise to support informed decision-making, risk mitigation, and long-term program planning
- Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external partners, serving as a trusted resource on Medicaid policy interpretation, regulatory compliance, and program implementation
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, social/behavioral sciences, education, health sciences, public health, education, law or related field
- One year experience in program planning, implementation, budgeting, monitoring, evaluating, marketing a program or service and supervising/managing staff
- Related coursework, training and/or education may substitute for the Bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis
- Experience in managing people or projects
- Ability to work independently, problem-solve, and build positive work relationships
- Experience with Medicaid programs
- Current or previous experience with Medicaid policy
Benefits
- Comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities.
- Paid time off
- Retirement
- Professional development opportunities
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