Federal Program Specialist

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Frankfort, KY

3d•$52,284 - $78,425•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. This position is located in Frankfort, KY and must come to the office three days per week. The Department for Medicaid Services, Division of Fiscal Management is responsible for maintaining accountability for the use of federal and state resources in a way that assures access to appropriate, medically necessary, quality health care for all participants of the Medicaid program. We are seeking a motivated Federal Program Specialist to provide professional support to the Division of Fiscal Management. To be successful in this division, candidates should be professional, polite, and able to deal with difficult and stressful situations.

Requirements

Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Four years of professional experience in budget administration, grant administration, financial analysis and/or forecasting, statistical analysis, financial auditing, or a related field.
Two years of the required experience must include the preparation, research and planning, budgeting, or administration of state or federal grants-in-aids.
A master's degree will substitute for one year of required experience.
Additional grant-in-aid related experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

Be comfortable using Microsoft Office products with an emphasis on Excel,
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Have the drive to meet the needs of those we serve.
Three years’ experience working in the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) or EMARS
Demonstrate the ability to handle multiple projects

Responsibilities

Performs financial and policy analysis for all aspects of the Department for Medicaid Services (DMS) Federal and State budget.
Prepares projection of expenditures and revenues to inform leadership of the federal spending rate and availability of state matching funds.
Administers federal grant funding requests and reporting, oversees fund-matching and federal reporting.
Prepares federal amendment request to make changes to the grant agreement based on budget analysis.
Submits federal reports to the federal agencies according to reporting requirements.
Defines and analyzes Federal Matching Percentages (FMAP) and assist in preparing, implementing, analyzing, evaluating, and monitoring of the state and federal budget; participates and assist in all biennium budget activities, project the federal, general and restricted funds needed; reviews and recommends budget revision requests.
Provides comprehensive analysis of financial policy and budget issues and makes recommendations to management regarding cash flow and funding as it relates to the department's cash funds that support the restricted funds budget.
Determines if programs are utilizing resources in an effective manner.
Continuously monitors and analyzes spending to ensure compliance with federal and state guidelines.
Analyzes enacted and proposed legislation, state and federal regulations, and grant requirements to ensure accuracy of fiscal impacts developed.
Determines compatibility of proposed activities with federal and state guidelines and ensure all federal grant requirements are met as required.
Works with providers and partners to develop fiscal impacts of policy changes.
Represents agency and meet with state and federal entities, discuss budget issues by researching, analyzing, and preparing responses to audits, questionnaires, and data requests.
Attends meetings and develops close working relationships with federal and state officials.