MassHealth Chief of Staff

State of Massachusetts - Boston, MA

Part-time - Senior

Boston, MA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Chief of Staff (COS) serves as a strategic advisor to the Medicaid Director and is a key member of the MassHealth Executive Team. This role involves advising on strategic policy, program, financial, and service provision issues while overseeing the internal operations of the agency. The COS supervises various divisions, manages priority projects, and acts as a key escalation point for issues that arise within MassHealth.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Assistant Secretary on strategic, policy, program, financial, operational, and service provision issues.
• Supervise and support reporting units including Communications, Legislative Affairs, and Constituent Services.
• Design and manage strategic, operational, and policy planning processes.
• Plan, organize, and implement projects and special initiatives at the direction of the Assistant Secretary.
• Lead significant cross- and inter-agency policy initiatives.

Requirements

• At least seven years of professional experience in business administration, public administration, or clinical management.
• At least three years of experience in a managerial capacity.
• Experience in consulting, project management, strategy, health care, policy development, or government.
• Excellent analytic, interpersonal, project management, negotiation, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of legislative and communication policies and strategies.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to work with Cabinet Secretaries and high-level state officials.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts legislative and budget processes.
• Knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations governing agency functions.
• Passion for public service.
• Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.