Policy Advisor/Chief of Staff

About the position

The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) is one of Georgia's four health agencies serving the state's growing population of over 10 million people. DCH serves as the lead agency for Medicaid, oversees the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) and Healthcare Facility Regulation, impacting one in four Georgians. Through effective planning, purchasing and oversight, DCH provides access to affordable, quality health care to millions of Georgians, including some of the state's most vulnerable and under-served populations. Six enterprise offices support the work of the agency's three program divisions. DCH employees are based in Atlanta, Cordele and across the state. DCH is currently seeking a Policy Advisor/Chief of Staff for the Medical Assistance Plans Executive Director's Office. The candidate will act as Chief of Staff to the Executive Director and work on the highest level of policy planning, development, and implementation within the organization for the Medical Assistance Plans Executive Director. The days and frequency in the office can change at any time during employment based on the business needs of the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in operations management, business administration, or a related field which includes five (5) years in a managerial or supervisory role
• Nine (9) years of related professional experience which includes five (5) years in a managerial or supervisory role
• Five (5) years of experience required at the lower level Sr Mgr, Business Ops (GSM012) or position equivalent
• An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.