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Role Description

This position serves as the administrator, team leader and advisor on regulatory and statutory matters related to Medicaid Advance Planning Documents (APDs) and corresponding federal reporting requirements.

• Medicaid APDs are federal funding requests for Medicaid IT systems and account for over $600 Million dollars towards MDHHS’ IT budget.
• Works closely with and directs the work of the contract staff responsible for oversight, creation and compilation of the APDs and all other supporting documents and requirements for federal IT funding.
• Interacts directly with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) state officer responsible for approval of the APDs.
• Meets regularly with the CMS state officer and coordinates responses to CMS for all official Requests for Additional Information (RAI) related to the APDs and other supporting documents and requirements.
• Includes submission of IT vendor RFPs, contracts and contract changes.
• Leads efforts for CMS certification of Medicaid IT systems, as well as operational reporting and monthly status reporting for those systems.
• Serves as the APD team liaison between various business areas requiring APD funding and the MDHHS Financial Operations Administration staff responsible for overall department funding.

Qualifications

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
• Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.

Requirements

• Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• Relevant experience and/or education referred to in supplemental questions must be documented in resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• Attach a cover letter.
• If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts.
• We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.
• Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered.

Benefits

• Employees will be provided computers to perform state work.
• Phones may also be provided for necessary communications.
• If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:
  • A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
  • A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
  • Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

Additional Requirements and Information

• The physical location of this position is 400 S. Pine St, Lansing, MI.
• Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.
• Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan.
• Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration.
• Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
• This position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.
• The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process.
• If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement.
• The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
• For information about this specific position, please email MDHHSVacancies@michigan.gov. Please reference the job posting number in subject line.