HCBS Policy & Communications Unit Manager 2026-02562

State of Wyoming•Cheyenne, WY

About The Position

The Wyoming Department of Health’s Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Section is seeking a Policy and Communications (PAC) Unit Manager. The position provides project management and training coordination for the HCBS Section and ensures the ongoing development, revision, and alignment of federal, state, and Section rules and practices. As a member of the HCBS Section Leadership Team, the manager contributes to program growth and development and leads projects essential to the Section’s day-to-day operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, typically in Business, or an education and experience substitution of 4–7 years of progressive work experience, typically in Business, with knowledge at the level of a Senior Policy & Planning Analyst.
1–3 years of progressive work experience, typically in Business, with knowledge at the level of a Senior Policy & Planning Analyst, unless qualifying through the education and experience substitution.
Knowledge of the waiver system, rules, and federal and state laws regarding Medicaid waivers, especially CMS requirements.
Knowledge of the rule promulgation process and ability to write and revise rules.
Strong professional and technical writing skills, including the ability to write policies and procedures.
Ability to track data, identify trends, and analyze data to improve system delivery.
Knowledge of state legislative activities, current bills, committees, and issues related to the developmental disabilities and aging fields.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in public administration, health administration, or a related human services field.

Responsibilities

Supervise completion and submission of Medicaid Waiver applications, amendments, and renewals for the Community Choices Waiver, Comprehensive Waiver, and Supports Waiver in accordance with CMS guidelines and timelines.
Supervise the facilitation and coordination of Waiver meetings, presentations, and community forums as needed.
Serve as liaison in responding to CMS questions and requests for clarification concerning submitted Waiver applications and amendments.
Supervise the Medicaid Waiver Policy Analyst and Medicaid Waiver Communications Analyst, including providing training, support, staff development, guidance, and feedback.
Coordinate and compile information and complete quarterly and annual Waiver administration reporting, including evidentiary reports for the three Waivers, 372 reports, and the HCBS Section Annual Report.
Manage HCBS rules revisions and other federal initiatives, including project planning, monitoring, and progress and completion reporting.
Manage Medicaid Waiver Provider Rate Rebasing Projects and oversee contractors engaged to initiate, guide, and complete the projects.
Develop and maintain HCBS webpage content and ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
Coordinate continuous review of current rules and policies to identify gaps or potential conflicts with federal regulations, recommend changes, and develop new policies as needed.
Coordinate and facilitate the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council and support facilitation of the Long Term Care Advisory Council.
Work with HCBS Section staff to oversee coordination and development of training materials for internal and external stakeholders.