Project Manager Senior
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AHCCCS
Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
Accountability Community Innovation Leadership Passion Quality Respect Courage Teamwork
The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) Arizonas Medicaid agency is driven by its mission to deliver comprehensive cost-effective 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 entry-level positions and internship opportunities AHCCCS offers meaningful career opportunities in a competitive industry.
Come join our dynamic and dedicated team.
Project Manager Senior
Division of Managed Care (DMC)
Address: 150 North 18th Avenue Phoenix Arizona 85007
All AHCCCS Employees must reside within the state of Arizona.
Salary: $80000 - $90000
Grade: 25
FLSA Status: Exempt
Predictive Index will be utilized in this recruitment.
Position will remain open until filled.
Under the direction of the DMC Deputy Assistant Director for Operations this position will serve as an executive/senior project manager working on a wide array of highly visible priority projects for the Division and Agency. This position will plan direct and coordinate executive level activities as well as provide project management experience and expertise in order to ensure successful execution of the Agencys most challenging and comprehensive projects. This position will not have any direct subordinates reporting to them.
Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Lead specific projects/project teams as assigned including but not limited to: Audits issued by federal or state partners; Analysis through implementation of state and federal regulatory changes; Request for proposal (RFP) development and contract administration for managed care plan contracts and third party vendor contract such as external quality review organizations.
Assess project feasibility; determine program goals and develop implementation tools; design project structures to promote effective work accomplishment and set effectiveness efficiency productivity and management/ internal control standards.
Obtain resources necessary to achieve desired project objectives; assume responsibility for the effective use of government resources; work with key officials both within and outside the organization to gain understanding and support for the project.
Monitor work status through formal and informal means to evaluate progress towards objectives; assess overall effectiveness efficiency and productivity of the organization; identify diagnose and consult on problem areas related to implementation and goal achievement; and make decisions regarding alternative courses of action.
Review staff recommendations on policies and other programmatic implications developed as part of project work; consider the potential impact on political social economic technical and administrative factors and advise the work groups/team and/or the Assistant Director of possible concerns and considerations.
Knowledge:
Project Management Lifecycle
Developing project management documents including project plan project schedule charter communication plan project closure report
Use of technology
Principles methods and/or tools for developing scheduling coordinating and managing projects and resources; including monitoring and inspecting budgets and related costs
Health care industry and managed care concepts and practices
State and federal health care laws and regulations
Health care reform and innovation
Theoretical and practical concepts of the health care market
Arizona Revised Statutes
State government organization operations processes and procedures
Concepts and techniques associated with strategic planning quality management and change management
Business concepts and techniques
Methods and tools used for mitigation of risk
Various types of contracts and other procurements as well as contract negotiation administration and compliance
Skills:
Takes initiative
Self-starter
Analytical and technical
Driven to complete tasks
Flexible
Developing and maintaining effective working relationships
Producing written information in a succinct and organized manner that is appropriate for intended audience
Delivering clear and convincing oral presentations
Highly effective communication skills with the ability to deliver information concisely to various public and private entities
Interpersonal skills and relationships as applied to staff representatives of other government agencies and the public
Analytical processes project management and advanced problem-solving skills
Negotiation and consensus building
Problem identification and resolution
Abilities:
Managed multiple priorities
Intense follow-up
Strong focus on efficiency of processes
Adaptability with ever changing environment
Influence motivate and challenge others
Adapt leadership style to a variety of situations
Effectively engage with individuals who are unsatisfied upset and/or in distress
Relate well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations
Listen to others attend to nonverbal cues and respond appropriately
Adapt behavior or work methods in response to new information changing conditions and/or unexpected obstacles
Effectively work with ambiguity and/or limited direction
Minimum:
Bachelors degree plus five or more years of experience in project coordination OR; equivalent experience.
Preferred:
Certified Project Manager.
Experience in managed care/health care policy/report writing compilation and interpretation of data investigations and compliance audits.
Successfully pass fingerprint background check prior employment verifications and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned 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 R.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 (E-Verify).
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 part-time employees)
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child. Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here.
Other Leaves - Bereavement civic duty and military.
A top-ranked 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 full-time or part-time 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.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
Lifetime Pension Benefit Program
Administered through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
Defined benefit plan that provides for life-long income upon retirement.
Required participation for Long-Term Disability (LTD) and ASRS Retirement plan.
Pre-taxed payroll contributions begin after a 27-week waiting period (prior contributions may waive the waiting period).
Deferred Retirement Compensation Program
Voluntary participation.
Program administered through Nationwide.
Tax-deferred 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
