1700 West Washington Street

Phoenix Arizona 85007

Salary: $130000

This position will remain open until business needs are met

The Governors Office of Arizona is seeking an H.R. 1 Implementation Director. This executive role is the states primary lead for the federal and state implementation of H.R. 1.

The Director will drive the portfolio of projects required to meet federal mandates ensuring operational readiness across the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) the Department of Economic Security (DES) and the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS).

This position requires a leader capable of managing significant IT system changes budgeting and stakeholder engagement under strict federal deadlines. The ideal candidate needs to be nimble as federal directives emerge and be able to craft the states successful response plan and implement it within available resources.

This position offers the potential for a hybrid position with either two days a week in person or one week out of the month in person. This is offered to the extent it does not interfere with fulfilling responsibilities of the position.

Strategic Roadmap: Create and drive the comprehensive state-wide plan to respond to H.R. 1 and subsequent major federal directives impacting Arizonas health and human services system.

Federal Compliance: Oversee the successful implementation of H.R. 1 a federally required component of the act ensuring all policy legal and operational requirements are met before applicable deadlines.

Cross-Agency Coordination: Communicate and coordinate with other state agencies and partners to drive federal response coordination and operations. Lead the completion of cross-functional projects between AHCCCS ADHS and DES.

Executive Advisory: Provide strategic recommendations to the Governors Senior Leadership Team and Agency Directors regarding operational and budget needs. Be able to identify where policy decisions need to be made and to lead coordination of the response with relevant policy advisors.

Vendor & Partner Management: Drive communication and engagement with external vendor partners and stakeholders to ensure timely input for consideration. Be able to represent the Governors Office effectively in public settings and create high-quality presentation materials for internal and external audiences.

Continuous Improvement: Operate within the Arizona Management System (AMS) to reduce waste improve processes and measure results in the implementation of H.R. 1.

Significant experience working with Medicaid and/or SNAP programs with leadership support experience with an understanding of financing models knowledge of federal regulatory processes and familiarity with eligibility-related policies such as work requirements

Experience leading and implementing complex projects or programs as well as leading and influencing teams and achieving defined goals

Deep knowledge of state government and issues facing the Medicaid and/or SNAP program and its members

Strong commitment to the mission and priorities of the Administration

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.

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance

Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Sick leave

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

Note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Ariel Gonzalez at for assistance