Senior Policy Analyst

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Richmond, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is excited to offer a competitive opportunity to serve as the Senior Policy Analyst in the Eligibility Policy and Outreach Division. The business needs for this position may be completed virtually. The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is working to improve the health and well-being of Virginians through access to high quality health care coverage. DMAS wants talented individuals who can align their experience with the mission of the agency and its core values – service, collaboration, trust, problem solving and adaptability. At the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) we encourage and promote that you Come as you are | Become who you want to be | That is our promise.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of Virginia Medical Assistance programs, eligibility criteria, and enrollment processes.
• Considerable knowledge of the administration of human service programs.
• Considerable experience with Virginia's Medicaid and FAMIS eligibility and enrollment systems, including experience with designing and implementing system changes.
• Considerable experience designing and implementing solutions to complex problems that meet stated service delivery goals and objectives.
• Considerable skill operating a personal computer with spreadsheets, word processing and presentation software.
• Considerable experience interpreting state and federal laws, regulations and guidance, assessing compliance, and providing sound technical and programmatic assistance.
• Considerable ability analyzing information, forming sound conclusions and presenting findings in a succinct manner.
• Experience completing projects within the stated deadline.
• Experience communicating policy, program needs, research findings and recommendations to diverse audiences, including both internal/external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide policy analysis, develop and implement Medicaid policy and assist with developing efficient and effective procedures that meet that policy.
• Performs highly technical eligibility policy analysis and program implementation for Medicaid, Title XXI, and other indigent health care programs administered by the Department.
• Develops waivers, regulations, and eligibility policies for Medicaid and Title XXI programs.
• Serves as a technical human service policy consultant to other units of the Department and for other agencies.
• Represents the agency on inter-agency and multidisciplinary task forces and committees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees