Review Vacancy
TitlePrincipal Health Care Management Systems Analyst - 61420
Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $111708 to $137590 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Street Address OHIP/ Division of Finance and Rate Setting / Bureau of Global Cap and Supplemental Programs
99 Washington Avenue
Duties Description Global Cap & Supplemental Programs, the Principal Healthcare Management Systems Analyst will serve as an Assistance Bureau Director and provide leadership in the development, implementation, management, oversight, and/or monitoring of the Medicaid Global Spending Cap, and a variety of supplemental Medicaid programs including the Upper Payment Limit (UPL) program. Duties of the position include, but are not limited to:
Performing oversight duties, leading multiple teams to:
Establish annual Medicaid program spending targets, annual UPL demonstrations
Track, analyze, and project program spending on a monthly basis
Calculate, review, and package the annual UPL demonstration calculations based on the latest policy decisions
Develop, organize, and improve policy and procedures for program transactions
Prepare quarterly Legislative mandated Medicaid Global Cap reports
Prepare State Plan Amendments (SPAs) and State Regulations
Develop, track, review, and process provider rate packages.
Performing high-level analysis and strategic planning to identify trends and impacts to providers within the $135 billion Medicaid and the UPL demonstrations.
Serving as a liaison with stakeholders, providing technical assistance, leading briefings with Legislative, Executive Chamber, and the Division of the Budget (DOB) staff.
Interacting and collaborating with rate setting, fiscal management, and program staff within the Department as well as the Federal Government, other state agencies, consultants, and state auditors that interact with the Medicaid program.
Developing deliverables and presenting materials with executive staff in OHIP, DOB, and the Governor’s Office.
Minimum Qualifications Current New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Principal Health Care Management Systems Analyst, SG-27, OR;
Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title allocated to SG-25 or higher, and eligible to transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.
Preferred Qualifications: Strong critical thinking skills, exceptional analytical skills using Microsoft Excel, and an ability to solve problems independently. Professional work experience should include familiarity with the State's Medicaid data systems including eMedNY and the Medicaid Data Warehouse.
The candidate must have knowledge of the NYS Medicaid program, experience interacting with other State Agencies including the Office of Mental Health, Office of Addiction Services and Supports, the Division of the Budget and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
The successful candidate will also have experience managing one or more analysts in health care financial analysis and/or rate setting activities and have demonstrated success developing and training new staff.
Additional Comments When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...
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Name Human Resources Management Group, CD/PHCMSA/61420
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference CD/PHCMSA/61420 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, CD/PHCMSA/61420, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.