Medicaid Deputy Administrator - MED Posting Begin Date: 2025/07/10 Posting End Date: 2025/07/31 Category: Administration Work Type: Full Time Remote: Flexible Hybrid Location: Boise, ID, United States Minimum Salary: 60.00 Maximum Salary: 65.00 Pay Rate Type: Hourly Description DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date . This position is a non-classified position and exempt from classified state service and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission. The Division of Medicaid has an exciting career opportunity or a dynamic forward-thinking, innovative professional with strong leadership and communication skills who can excel under pressure as aMedicaid Deputy Administrator. This position will be located at our downtownBoiseoffice and report to the Deputy Director and will have primary oversight of Medicaid areas supporting work across the program and division. Areas of oversight include the Bureau of Financial Operations, the Bureau of Policy, and the Bureau of Medicaid Enterprise Systems. We are seeking a self-directed leader versed in managing multiple programs, dealing with ambiguity, and providing vision and strategic leadership in a public environment. The ideal candidate will be adept at cultivating strong stakeholder relations and managing programs that are complex, diverse and cross multiple subject areas. The Division of Medicaid manages healthcare services ensuring comprehensive care is accessible to the most vulnerable residents of our state, promoting an outcome-based, efficient health and human services delivery system. We serve over 350,000 children, low-income adults, families, seniors and people with disabilities through several Medicaid programs. *The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace. Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. In addition, successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation. **This position may be eligible for telework after successful completion of probation and necessary training. Approval to telecommute is not guaranteed and subject to termination at any time. Telework for this leadership position will be limited to only occasional days/times as this role will need to have a consistent presence in-office to support staff and other DHW leaders. BENEFITS: The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to: + We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1/) (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement. + 11 paid holidays + Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time) + Paid parental leave (https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/) + Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax (full-time/30+ hours per week) + 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options + Deferred compensation plan + Life insurance for self, spouse, and children + Short and long-term disability insurance + Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) + Wide variety of training opportunities + Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting + Additional perks and discounts (https://www.regence.com/producer/tools-for-members/advantages-discounts) available through medical provider + Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) + Employee assistance program Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here: https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.* EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: + Oversee compliance with and implementation of state and federal regulations and requirements. + Ensure development, implementation, and fiscal responsibility of statewide program operations. + Ensure a sustainable and integrated statewide services system with emphasis on business process improvement, quality, and efficient operations. + Provides oversight of contracts procurement and process to ensure timely management of contracting life cycle for Medicaid’s managed care and related vendors in alignment with CMS obligations and state purchasing regulations. + Directs the development of program procedures; directing the formulation of optimal strategies for planning, prioritizing, developing, promoting, and implementing programs, considering need, demand, resource availability, and barriers to implementation; directing staff in establishing and prioritizing goals and objectives. + Develops and prepares concise reports; prepares issue analyses and/or audit responses; presentations and testify at legislative hearings, as necessary. + Responds to requests from legislators, local government officials, and the public. + Investigates, troubleshoots, and resolves or recommends solutions to complex or unusual inquiries, problems and issues. + Recommends, interprets, and applies regulations and policies and ensures consistency and compliance with governing laws and regulations. + Serves as division liaison on departmental committees and stakeholder work groups; serves as division representative and speaks for the Division Administrator at department and state-level meetings and task forces. + Participates in department and/or division strategic planning and evaluation efforts and ensures conformance of department strategic planning efforts and activities to guidelines and requirements. + Hires and trains staff and evaluates performance; directs implementation, maintenance and evaluation of assigned operations and programs; provides guidance and direction to assigned staff; coordinates assigned activities with other department operations; ensures effective communication among department, division and operations staff. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below. Experience: + Managing professional staff. Typically gained through approximately three years' experience where you were responsible for all five elements of management (planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling) and directing and evaluating performance of professional staff. + Analyzing management and program problems, identifying alternatives and recommending and implementing solutions. Typically gained through at least three years' experience as a manager, supervisor or professional staff member performing these activities. + Preparing and making presentations to groups. Typically gained through one year experience researching, compiling and organizing information and making presentations about the information to groups in a business setting; topics may be informational, technical or behavioral. Preferred Qualifications: This experience is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants. + Master's or bachelor's degree in business or healthcare related field. + Experience in a leadership role and overseeing staff.Typically gained by five (5) years of work experience in a leadership role and overseeing staff. + Experience in a healthcare related field.Typically gained by eight (8) years of work experience in a healthcare related field. + Experience managing budgets with state and federal funding sources. Typically gained by at least two years of experience as a manager, supervisor, or professional staff member performing this activity. + Considerable knowledge of public administration, public health, law or health care policy.Typically gained by at least five (5) years of professional experience and a bachelor's or master's degree with a major study in public administration, health policy, public health, public policy, law or a related field of study. + Considerable knowledge of state and federal Medicaid requirements, including Title XIX (Medicaid), Title XXI (CHIP), and Title XVIII (Medicare).Typically gained by at least five (5) years of professional experience where understanding of related laws and regulations was a job responsibility. Learn About a Career with DHW (https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/about-dhw/dhw-careers) ***PLEASE NOTE: application assistance is not available after the business hours listed below, on the weekends, or on holidays and you must apply before 4:59 pm on the closing date. When applying, use CHROME as your browser to avoid complications. If you have questions, please contact us at: Email is the quickest way to get an answer to your questions. (answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST) EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: (208) 334-0681 EEO/ADA/Veteran: The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected]. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.