68048558 - GOVERNMENT ANALYST II

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is Florida’s chief health policy and planning entity. It administers Florida Medicaid, licenses and regulates nearly 50,000 health care facilities, and supports health care transparency initiatives. AHCA has more than 1,400 employees and works to advance a high-quality, transparent, and cost-effective health care system for Florida. The Government Analyst II works in the Bureau of Medicaid Quality, which provides data-driven feedback on Florida Medicaid quality to federal and state agencies, Medicaid recipients, managed care plans, and providers. The bureau focuses on comprehensive care, improved health outcomes, and reduced costs. This role coordinates and monitors quality improvement programs and initiatives within Florida Medicaid, provides management consultant services, and supports the Agency’s goals for the Medicaid program and its population’s health outcomes. The position is not remote or telework-based and is offered at a non-negotiable rate of $2,073.73 biweekly.

Requirements

Two years of experience reviewing, monitoring, or auditing health care or social service programs for quality compliance.
Four years of professional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering, or administrative work.
Knowledge and experience with Medicaid or other health care systems.
Knowledge of practical social services, public health, or managed care.
Skill in reviewing and analyzing health care reports, including financial and health services reports.
Ability to compile, organize, and analyze data and develop reports.
Ability to develop and implement program monitoring methodologies and techniques.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to use computer systems for general office and research purposes, such as Microsoft Office Suite and Internet Explorer.
Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, multitask, and meet deadlines.
Ability to organize data into logical formats for reports, documents, and other written materials.
Ability to work cooperatively on a team with other bureaus and the Agency management team.
Ability to travel with or without accommodations.
Successful completion and approval of required State and National criminal history background screening before beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s or more advanced degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant discipline, such as health services, social work, psychology, public administration, health care, or social services administration.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and monitor quality improvement programs and initiatives within the Florida Medicaid Program.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Florida Medicaid, including federal regulations, state statutes, administrative rules, the Florida Medicaid State Plan, and waivers.
Keep current on health care and relevant industry trends that may affect Florida Medicaid or inform quality improvement activities.
Provide management consultant services to help the Agency meet Medicaid program goals and improve health outcomes for the Medicaid population.
Lead and direct clinical quality improvement initiatives as directed by the supervisor.
Use data to support quality improvement recommendations.
Analyze health care and program-related information to determine compliance with federal and state laws.
Prepare correspondence for entities undergoing monitoring reviews, conveying information needed to complete the reviews.
Ensure reports, correspondence, presentations, and other written materials meet quality standards and Agency and bureau style guide requirements.
Develop training and technical assistance for internal and external stakeholders to promote consistent program operations and compliance with Agency goals and applicable laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Benefits

Health insurance, including individual and family coverage for eligible employees.
Life insurance, including a free $25,000 policy and the option to purchase additional coverage.
Dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions.
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new State employee.
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually.
Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year.
Opportunities for career advancement.
Tuition waivers accepted by major Florida colleges and universities.
Student loan forgiveness opportunities, subject to eligibility.
Training opportunities.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Shared Savings Program for select medical services.
Lower prescription drug copays.
Health and wellness discounts.