68055472 - GOVERNMENT ANALYST II

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

9d•$53,917 - $70,092•Onsite

About The Position

The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Florida’s chief health policy and planning entity, is hiring a Government Analyst II in the Bureau of Medicaid Policy. The Bureau develops, coordinates, and implements Florida Medicaid policies, including federal authorities, administrative rules, coverage policies, managed care contracts, and related programs. This position supports research, planning, development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of Florida Medicaid behavioral health system redesign and transformation initiatives. The incumbent assists with policy development, program analysis, stakeholder coordination, and implementation to support a modernized, integrated behavioral health delivery system consistent with Agency priorities and federal and state requirements. The position is not remote or telework. The role contributes to behavioral health transformation and program development; policy development; research and analysis; program planning and implementation; and stakeholder coordination and communication. Work includes supporting mental health and substance use disorder service integration, studying service delivery models and performance, drafting policy materials, analyzing data and program impacts, coordinating projects and stakeholders, tracking milestones, and preparing reports and briefings. The Agency serves Floridians through administration of Florida Medicaid, health care facility licensure and regulation, and health care transparency initiatives. It describes its objectives as high-quality, transparent, and cost-effective health care. Applicants must successfully complete the required state and national criminal history screening before beginning employment. Employees are subject to reasonable-suspicion drug testing.

Requirements

Four years of professional experience in health policy, behavioral health programs, Medicaid programs, public health programs, or health care program administration.
Four years of professional experience conducting research, analysis, or program evaluation related to health care, behavioral health, or public programs.
Four years of experience preparing technical or professional written materials, such as policy documents, reports, analyses, or program guidance.
Four years of experience managing or coordinating complex assignments or projects involving multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
Knowledge of behavioral health service delivery systems, including mental health and substance use disorder programs.
Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and policies related to Medicaid and behavioral health programs.
Knowledge of program planning, evaluation, and policy development methods; basic management and organizational principles; data collection, validation, and analysis; and health care delivery systems and managed care environments.
Ability to research and analyze behavioral health policies, programs, and service delivery models, and to understand and apply applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data and develop recommendations to support program and policy decisions.
Ability to organize data and prepare clear, accurate, and concise reports, policy documents, correspondence, and other written materials.
Ability to conduct fact-finding research and program analyses and assist in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and program initiatives.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments and projects; monitor timelines; and complete assigned tasks on time.
Ability to identify program issues and recommend practical solutions; synthesize complex information into actionable recommendations; and exercise sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and establish and maintain effective working relationships with Agency staff, state partners, managed care plans, providers, and stakeholders.
Ability to provide technical assistance and guidance related to behavioral health programs and policies.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, prioritize multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
Ability to travel with or without accommodations.
Successful completion and approval of required state and national criminal history screening before employment begins.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning, developing, and implementing Florida behavioral health redesign and transformation initiatives, including integrating mental health and substance use disorder services within Medicaid.
Support development of program structures, operational processes, and implementation strategies to improve access, quality, coordination, and cost-effectiveness of behavioral health services.
Assist in developing and evaluating initiatives to address service gaps and improve behavioral health outcomes.
Analyze service delivery models, provider capacity, and network performance to support system redesign.
Identify operational challenges and recommend program improvements to leadership.
Monitor implementation progress and track transformation milestones, deliverables, plans, work plans, and timelines.
Coordinate transformation initiatives across Agency divisions and partner agencies.
Assist in developing and maintaining behavioral health policies and procedures consistent with Agency goals and federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
Draft policy language for contracts, amendments, guidance documents, technical assistance materials, and program communications.
Review and analyze federal guidance, waiver requirements, and state statutes affecting behavioral health programs, and track policy development activities.
Research behavioral health service delivery models, financing strategies, program innovations, policies, and delivery system trends.
Analyze programmatic and operational data; assist with data collection, validation, and interpretation related to services and system performance.
Prepare written research reports and analyses, programmatic and fiscal impact analyses, and environmental scans for program planning.
Organize complex information into clear formats for decision-making.
Support behavioral health transformation projects and initiatives, program designs, operational procedures, and implementation tools.
Assist with legislative reports, grant proposals, program documentation, legislative budget requests, and program proposals.
Monitor implementation, identify areas for improvement, develop performance metrics and outcome measures, and support quality improvement and program evaluation.
Prepare program status reports, executive briefings, presentations, and other materials for Agency leadership.
Provide technical assistance to Agency staff, managed care plans, providers, and stakeholders regarding behavioral health policies and initiatives.
Coordinate meetings and workgroups, support stakeholder outreach and engagement, and respond to legislative and executive office inquiries.
Participate in meetings, workshops, and conferences related to behavioral health services and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Travel with or without accommodations.

Benefits

Health insurance, including individual and family coverage, for eligible employees.
Free $25,000 life insurance policy, with 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.
Career advancement opportunities.
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.