Assistant Director II

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Frankfort, KY

3d • $69,582 - $104,374 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department for Medicaid Services (DMS) provides health care access for eligible low-income residents of Kentucky including children, families, pregnant women, the aged and the disabled as well as a number of programs and services directed at specific eligibility and medical needs. DMS strives each day to meet the mission of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to be a diverse and inclusive organization providing programs, services and supports that protect and promote the health and well-being of all Kentuckians and their communities.

The Division of Health Plan Oversight is responsible for administering and overseeing key healthcare programs that serve Kentuckians. The Division's responsibilities include Medicaid eligibility, oversight of Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) through contract monitoring and compliance, appeal reviews, and administration of the Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange.

The Assistant Director II provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for regulatory compliance and managed care initiatives. This position serves as a key member of the leadership team in the Division of Health Plan Oversight, directing cross-functional collaboration, ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements, and advancing organizational objectives through effective policy development, stakeholder engagement, and program oversight.

Requirements

• Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• Five years of administrative or management experience, two of which must include direct supervision of personnel.
• A master's degree will substitute for one year of the required experience.
• Additional administrative, management, or research experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

• Kentucky Medicaid knowledge and experience
• MCO knowledge and experience
• Demonstrate excellent leadership qualities
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Above average computer literacy
• Ability to adapt quickly to change
• Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks

Responsibilities

• Work with the Managed Care Organizations (MCOs)
• Research, analyze and implement federal health related legislation and regulations.
• Write and review office policy guidance memos to staff or other business partners.
• Review and certify Qualified health plans
• Participate in the design of documents and comment as appropriate to clarify policy or functionality of the system.
• Represent the office at various internal and external meetings by making presentations, conducting training sessions, etc.
• Supervise and support the Appeals and Complaints Branch and Contract Monitoring Branch.
• Provide assistance to other divisions with various related issues (complaints, appeals, outreach events, etc.).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager