Senior Planner

State of Maine•Augusta, GA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

DHHS' Office for Family Independence is looking for a Senior Planner for the MaineCare program in the Augusta Central office location. This position is ideal for someone who wants to expand their knowledge of MaineCare policy, work directly with program leadership, and contribute to decisions that shape how MaineCare operates statewide. It is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys understanding MaineCare policy, solving complex problems, and seeing how federal and state requirements are translated into program operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain a broader understanding of how MaineCare policy is developed, interpreted, and implemented. The successful candidate will collaborate with MaineCare leadership, contribute to program improvements, and play an important role in ensuring MaineCare policies are effectively translated into operational practice.

Requirements

A Bachelors Degree in assigned area and four (4) years of related work experience. Equivalent related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
excellent oral and written communication skills
a positive attitude
a desire to help people
a desire to work in a team atmosphere
Exceptional communication skills including the ability to work with various segments of the population.
The ability and experience to thrive in an organization going through significant change and constant evolution.
Experience that highlights an ability to achieve results.
The ability to work independently and accomplish goals.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of DHHS MaineCare related systems and interdependencies.
Knowledge of OFI programs, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Knowledge of data collection and interpretation methods and techniques.
Knowledge of current technology systems and applications used for administration of MaineCare eligibility and enrollment.
Knowledge of training resources, strategies, and best practices.
Knowledge of public and private healthcare management and administration.
Knowledge of the State of Maine legislative process and rule-making requirements and process.
Knowledge and ability to use federal and state regulations and statutes governing the design and delivery of the MaineCare Program.
Knowledge of principles and techniques of administrative management, organizational planning, staffing, training, and evaluation, and monitoring.
Knowledge of the operations and design of the multitude of OFI technology systems utilized in MaineCare including at a minimum Automated Client Eligibility System (ACES), MyMaineConnection, SIEBEL, ebtEDGE, DocuWare, Calabrio, and Pinpoint.
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with state government agencies and their representatives.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to discuss and explain MaineCare policy, processes and technology with staff, supervisors, OFI leadership, technology partners and other Federal and State agencies and stakeholders.
Ability to explain and communicate program changes to affected staff, clients, and stakeholders.
Ability to request, evaluate and analyze program data and develop recommendations, observations and presentations.
Knowledge of public assistance programs, OFI, and the MaineCare Program is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

reviewing and analyzing federal and state statutes, regulations, and guidance.
identifying program priorities, support planning and implementation of policy changes, and assist with rulemaking activities.
Assist with developing policy recommendations, support program compliance efforts, and maintain internal resources related to federal guidance, technical assistance, and regulatory changes.

Benefits

13 paid holidays
3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
12 days of sick leave per year
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60 - $13,650.48 annual value) , depending on salary.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement – up to $40 per month
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Living Resources Program – employee assistance program.
six weeks of fully paid parental leave
Voluntary Deferred Compensation – MaineSaves 457(b) account