68061390 - DEP SECRETARY OF OPERATIONS - AHCA

Requisition No: 839330 

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68061390 - DEP SECRETARY OF OPERATIONS - AHCA

 Pay Plan: SMS

Position Number: 68061390 

Salary:  $5,000.00 - $6,346.15 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 10/30/2024 

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The Agency for Health Care Administration is Florida's chief health policy and planning entity.

The Agency is responsible for administering the Florida Medicaid program, the licensure and regulation of nearly 50,000 health care facilities, and empowering consumers through health care transparency initiatives.

The Agency is focused on advancing Governor DeSantis’ vision for Florida’s health care system to be the most cost-effective, transparent, and high-quality health care system in the nation.

Operations is responsible for the administration of human resources, finance and accounting, budgeting, grants management, revenue management, contract administration, procurements, purchasing, facility management, records management, safety, mailroom operations and third-party liability, and information technology.

In order to accomplish these tasks, Operations is comprised of two Divisions: Division of Administration and Division of Information Technology.

HIGH QUALITY

Emphasizing quality in all that we do to improve health outcomes, always putting the individual first.

TRANSPARENT

Supporting initiatives that promote transparency and empower consumers in making well informed healthcare decisions.

COST-EFFECTIVE

Leveraging Florida’s buying power in delivering high quality care at the lowest cost to taxpayers.

Position Overview:

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the quality of health care in Florida.

We are seeking to hire a Deputy Secretary for Operations who desires to work to enhance the delivery of health care services.

This position requires a candidate who is creative, flexible, innovative, and who will thrive in a fast-paced, team-based work environment.

Directs the planning, development and implementation of uniform policies, procedures and regulations governing administration related to the Division of Administration and Division of Information Technology.

Consults and advises the Secretary of AHCA, the Chief of Staff and other Deputy Secretaries regarding legislative budget requests, Agency operational budget, and tracking expenditures and rate.

Ensures activities are consistent with statutory authority, legislative intent, Agency goals/priorities, and revenue projections.

Recommends modifications when needed.

Directs the Agency transfer of appropriations pursuant to Section 216.292, F.S., and Section 216.282, F.S.

Serves as one of the Agency liaisons with the Office of the Governor and the Office of Policy and Budget regarding legislative budget requests, budget amendments, requests legislative proposals that affect the Agency, other State agencies and the general public.

Supervises the Agency's Division of Information Technology.

Advises, reviews, and approves information technology strategy and planning, development, and implementation of uniform standards, policies, procedures, and regulation governing its administration.

Assists the Secretary in special projects that affect the operation and efficiency of the Agency.

Represents the Agency Secretary before the Legislature and other federal, state, and local government officials. Attends hearings, conferences, and other public meetings on behalf of the Secretary.

Performing other duties and responsibilities as required.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

     •         State Group Insurance Coverage Options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other  supplemental insurance options;

     •         Flexible Spending Accounts;

     •         State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions;

     •         Generous annual and sick leave benefits;

     •         9 paid holidays a year and 1 Personal Holiday each year;

     •         Career advancement opportunities;

     •         Tuition waiver for courses offered by Florida’s nationally ranked State University System ;

     •         Training and professional development opportunities;

     •         And more!

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES                                                                                                                                         

Ability to work independently

Ability to work well with others and be a team player

Ability to effectively communicate, both in orally and in writing

Ability to take direction and deal effectively with changes in direction or policy

Ability to direct and supervise staff

Adept at public affairs and governmental relations

Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques

Ability to build consensus among diverse interests

Ability to work in a team setting and to build strong working relationships

Knowledge of contract management and negotiation experience

Ability to interpret and apply applicable regulations, polices, procedures and rates pertaining to health care programs

Knowledge of Business Analysis principles and project management methodology

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

CONTACT:  JAMIE SKIPPER 850-412-3900

BACKGROUND SCREENING

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.