Deputy Director Medicaid Policy & Plan Management
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Job Location:
Lincoln, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25
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Job Description:
This position plays a critical role in shaping Medicaid policy ensuring regulatory compliance advancing legislative initiatives and overseeing managed care performance across physical health behavioral health and dental services. The Deputy Director partners with division leadership federal agencies legislative stakeholders and internal teams to drive policy innovation and operational excellence in support of MLTCs mission to help people live better lives.
Examples of work:
Provide executive leadership for MLTC policy development state plan amendments waiver administration (including 1115 and 1915(b)) and eligibility operations quality oversight.
Oversee the development review and implementation of Medicaid policies to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
Direct oversight of managed care contracts including quality monitoring compliance and performance evaluation.
Serve as a primary liaison with federal partners and represent MLTC in legislative hearings stakeholder meetings and public forums.
Provide strategic guidance on division legislative activities and regulatory updates.
Collaborate with other DHHS divisions and Deputy Directors to improve service delivery coordination and outcomes across programs.
Support transparency and communication through website oversight and public-facing policy updates
Requirements/Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree in Public Administration Health Policy Business Law or a related field. (Bachelors degree with equivalent progressive experience may be considered.) Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience. Minimum of five (5) years of experience working within Medicaid healthcare policy or large public-sector systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in federal or state government.
Proven executive-level leadership experience overseeing complex multi-disciplinary teams.
Strong knowledge of Medicaid state plan requirements waivers managed care oversight and CMS regulatory frameworks.
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Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Fiscal Management
- Public Health
- Fundraising
- Management Experience
- Conflict Management
- Nonprofit Management
- Strategic Planning
- Administrative Experience
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Public Speaking
- Supervising Experience
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