AHCCCS

Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
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The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) Arizonas Medicaid agency is driven by its mission to deliver comprehensive costeffective health care to Arizonans in need. AHCCCS is a nationally acclaimed model among Medicaid programs and a recipient of multiple awards for excellence in workplace effectiveness and flexibility.

AHCCCS employees are passionate about their work committed to high performance and dedicated to serving the citizens of Arizona. Among government agencies AHCCCS is recognized for high employee engagement and satisfaction supportive leadership and flexible work environments including remote work opportunities. With career paths for seasoned professionals in a variety of fields entrylevel positions and internship opportunities AHCCCS offers meaningful career opportunities in a competitive industry.

Come join our dynamic and dedicated team.

Address: 801 E. Jefferson Street Phoenix AZ 85034

Must reside in the state of Arizona.

Salary: $85000 $95000

Grade: 28

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This position is eligible for fulltime remote work (including virtual office arrangement in Arizona).

A career in public service awaits you. COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

A great benefit of working for the State of Arizona is a fantastic work/life balance. State employees enjoy challenging work popular remote work options comprehensive health and wellness benefits and career growth opportunities.

What Youll Do To Contribute to Agency Success :

The IT Governance and Compliance Manager is responsible for leading the IT governance compliance and risk management programs for the agency. This position oversees the development and implementation of the IT governance framework ensures regulatory compliance and coordinates with IT leadership on IT risk management processes. The IT Governance and Compliance Manager reports to the IT Operations Officer and plays a critical role in aligning IT practices with agency goals and regulatory requirements.

Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Leadership and Program Oversight: Provide strategic oversight and leadership for IT governance compliance and risk management programs. Foster a collaborative and accountable culture ensuring that governance and compliance initiatives are implemented and continuously improved.
IT Governance and Policy Management: Maintain IT governance frameworks policies procedures and processes to ensure alignment with agency goals and regulatory requirements. Regularly review and update policies to reflect evolving compliance requirements risks and industry standards. Ensure that governance processes are documented and communicated appropriately.
IT Compliance Oversight: Oversee the IT compliance team to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations. Monitor compliance with both internal and external requirements. Coordinate and manage external IT audits conducted by regulators ensuring timely responses to requests and accurate documentation of findings. Work with agency teams to address audit recommendations and enhance compliance processes.
IT Risk Management Coordination: Collaborate with IT leadership to ensure risks are identified assessed documented and mitigated following IT risk management policies. Support efforts to automate risk management practices. Provide regular reporting on IT risks and mitigation efforts. Ensure thirdparty partners remain compliant with privacy and security requirements.
Stakeholder Collaboration and Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for IT governance risk and compliance matters building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Federal and State regulators. Communicate effectively to technical and nontechnical audiences. Provide training and education to ensure understanding of compliance requirements.
Continuous Improvement: Develop and monitor key metrics to assess the effectiveness of IT governance risk and compliance efforts. Identify opportunities for improvement and implement strategies to address gaps. Stay current on industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure efforts remain effective and aligned with agency goals.

Knowledge:
IT governance frameworks and risk management methodologies including COBIT ITIL and NIST.
Common security and privacy regulatory requirements and standards (e.g. PCI DSS NIST 80053 ISO2700x etc.)
Information security risk management frameworks and compliance practices
Thirdparty risk management practices
Laws and regulations affecting health care entities in the following areas:
Protected Health Information (PHI)
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
CMS
Research Compliance
State Regulations

Skills:
Strong leadership and program management skills including leading cross functional initiatives
Strong customer service skills
Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills including the ability to explain technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders
Excellent presentation skills including formal report writing
Advanced problemsolving and analytical skills

Abilities:
Work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders across the agency
Interpret complex regulatory requirements and translating them into actionable policies and procedures
Develop policies and processes based on regulatory requirements and industry standards
Balance prioritize and organize multiple tasks
Synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly
Operate with no supervision in a complex environment
Apply creative solutions to business problems to ensure business needs are most effectively met
Effectively articulate the relationship of the department to other business units in the organization
Effectively manage teams in a remote environment
Integrate new concepts practices and emerging technologies into strategic planning process

Minimum:
Bachelors degree plus 5 or more years of related experience in related discipline (or equivalent experience).

Successfully pass fingerprint background check prior employment verifications and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the abovementioned process and the agencys ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.

Travel may be required for State business. Employees who drive on state business must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R210207.12.) If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply: Drivers License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).

Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona there are:
10 paid holidays per year
Paid Vacation and Sick time off (13 and 12 days per year respectively) start earning it your 1st day (prorated for parttime employees)
Paid Parental LeaveUp to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster/adopted more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere.
Other Leaves Bereavement civic duty and military.
A topranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
A robust and affordable insurance plan including medical dental life and disability insurance
Participation eligibility in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications)
RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy
A variety of learning and career development opportunities

By providing the option of a fulltime or parttime remote work schedule employees enjoy improved work/life balance report higher job satisfaction and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit ourbenefits page.

Lifetime Pension Benefit Program
Administered through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
Defined benefit plan that provides for lifelong income upon retirement.
Required participation for LongTerm Disability (LTD) and ASRS Retirement plan.
Pretaxed payroll contributions begin after a 27week waiting period (prior contributions may waive the waiting period).

Deferred Retirement Compensation Program
Voluntary participation.
Program administered through Nationwide.
Taxdeferred retirement investments through payroll deductions.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.