The HHSC Medicaid CHIP Services (MCS) division seeks a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of Program Specialist IV. MCS is driven by its mission to deliver quality, cost-effective services to Texans. This position makes a significant contribution to MCS's mission by ensuring that Managed Care Contracts and Oversight (MCCO) meet statutory requirements and implement audit recommendations within prescribed timeframes. The Program Specialist IV is selected by and reports to the Health Plan Manager (HPM) located in the MCCO Division of the MCS Department. This position will be assigned to a team responsible for ensuring compliance with contracts between MCOs and the agency. This position performs complex analysis and continuous monitoring of MCOs to determine the effectiveness of operations and contract compliance. This position evaluates MCO performance and manages corrective actions. This position participates in the development and evaluation of MCCO policies as they affect the MCO contracts and makes recommendations for changes as needed. This position works under limited direction with some latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment and performs other duties as may be assigned or required.