• For Medicaid eligibility programs, plan agency strategy for implementing federal and state law; identify long-term strategies and short-term goals, objectives, and implementation plans. This includes but not limited to eligibility programs under MAGI and Classic methodologies and governing eligibility principles.
• Develop and clarify Medicaid eligibility state and federal policy and procedures for legislative staff, constituents, other state agencies, HCA staff and community-based organizations.
• Lead and manage stakeholder relations for implementing necessary changes including federal partners as necessary. Stakeholders can include the public, community assisters, financial councils, providers, legal advocates, tribal partners, agency and internal partners, and other interested parties.
• Translate Federal policy and guidance to formulate statewide Medicaid policy through Washington Administrative Code development and adoption.
• Train local stakeholders and staff to ensure communities understand Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act as it relates to implemented strategies for enrollment policies and procedures.
• Responds to legislative and constituent inquiries on behalf of the Director and other senior managers.
• As the representative of the Director, resolve local issues regarding the incorrect use of policy or procedures which impact the accurate implementation of the Medicaid program.
• Expertise in Medicaid policy is utilized to implement policy and train staff at an agency level and the community-based environment.
• Monitor enrollment strategies that are being carried out by HCA staff and community-based organizations (CBO). Provide long and short-range policy plans that seek to meet client needs, meets federal Medicaid guidelines, and create cost efficient plans in policy implementation.
• Resolve complex issues with CBO’s and HCA staff independently when appropriate, and involve leadership as needed.
• Engage, communicate with and present to community partners, stakeholders, and leadership by webinars, stakeholder meetings, and/or conference calls.

• A working knowledge of Washington State governmental structure and function of division, especially Medicaid policies, procedures, and services to ensure appropriate Medicaid services to participants of the division’s programs.
• Two years working knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, and procedures as they relate to Medicaid, health care reform and delivery of medical programs.
• Knowledge and applied skills in the principles of management and organizational practice. This includes group process and problem-solving methodologies, conflict management and negotiation skills.
• Effective oral and written communications with clients, business community, and other professional/managerial groups including top agency management, public speaking; independent decision making; strong interpersonal skills; planning and project management; leadership.
• Applied knowledge and experience in computer skills, including a knowledge and experience in ACES, Barcode, ProviderOne, Washington Healthplanfinder, and other related client data sources. Considerable experience with software programs including work processing, spreadsheets, database, and flow charts.
• Two years of experience in drafting Medicaid policy and procedures; researching Medicaid policy in other states, developing scenarios or strategies for long and short-term division planning, and reviewing implementation of programs for compliance with legal requirements.
• Two years of experience in conducting analyses of Medicaid system, facts, statistics, and other relevant materials to resolve the questions or problems concerning Medicaid and state medical programs eligibility policy, legislative changes, and budgetary constraints.
• Two years of experience in educating communities regarding federal Medicaid and state-funded medical program eligibility policy, and program offerings; and developing and presenting Medicaid and state medical program eligibility policy to stakeholders, legislators, and community leaders in a precise, understandable manner.

Only candidates who reflect the minimum qualifications on their NEOGOV profile will be considered. Failure to follow the application instructions below may lead to disqualification. To apply for this position, you will need to complete your profile which includes three professional references and attach:

• A cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications for this position.
• Current resume.

• Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 long-form copy), NGB 22, or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
• Please black out any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

• Meaningful work with friendly co-workers who care about those we serve Voices of HCA
• A clear agency mission that drives our work and is person-centered HCA's Mission, Vision & Values
• A healthy work/life balance, including alternative/flexible schedules and mobile work options.
• A great total compensation and benefit package WA State Government Benefits
• A safe, pleasant workplace in a convenient location with restaurants, and shopping nearby.
• Tuition reimbursement
• And free parking!