CHIEF OF STAFF, HEALTH CARE FINANCING & MEDICAID (ADMINISTRATOR VII )

$89,913 - $117,203/Yr

State of Maryland - Baltimore, MD

Full-time - Senior

Baltimore, MD

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Chief of Staff for the Health Care Financing & Medicaid Administration (MMA) plays a vital role in overseeing operations and providing senior-level advisory support within the Maryland Medicaid program, which serves over 1.6 million residents. This position involves administrative oversight in various areas including Human Resources, Operations, Policy, and Compliance, while also facilitating decision-making processes among key leadership figures in the organization.

Responsibilities

• Function as Chief of Staff for the Health Care Financing & Medicaid Administration.
• Provide administrative oversight and authority in Human Resources Management, Operations, Policy, Procurement, and Fiscal Administration.
• Assist in decision-making processes for the Medicaid program alongside the Deputy Secretary, Deputy Medicaid Director, and other key personnel.
• Manage personnel, including performance evaluations and contracting.
• Support in addressing constituent and legislative inquiries.
• Develop and enforce policies, regulations, and standard operating procedures for programmatic operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Six years of experience in administrative staff or professional work, including three years in professional health services work.
• Two years of supervisory experience over other employees.
• A Master's degree may substitute for two years of required general experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in health care policy development and analysis.
• Bilingual skills.

Benefits

• State of Maryland benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave.