68065008 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATOR-SES

Requisition No: 836865 

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68065008 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATOR-SES

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 68065008 

Salary:  $3,038.46 - $3,268.28 biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 10/05/2024 

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This position is located in the Office of FX Program Administration at the Agency for Health Care Administration.  The incumbent serves as the Contract & Performance Management Lead, overseeing all contractual and performance activities specific to the FX Modules and reports to the FX Program Finance & Contracting Manager. 

Required Minimum Qualifications:

•At least five years of contract management experience with any State of Florida Government Agency.

•Must successfully complete training in contract management and become a certified contract manager within six months of hire in accordance with section 287.057(15)(c), F.S.

Preference will be given to applicants who:

•Possess at least 5 years of experience managing contracts in excess of $5 million annually.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:

The incumbent in this position is responsible for coordinating work and supervising employees.  The incumbent is responsible for communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, and planning and directing employees’ work.  The incumbent in this position has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, and discipline subordinate employees supervised by the position or effectively recommend such action.

The incumbent in this position leads, develops, coordinates, and/or executes strategic planning activities for the Contract & Performance Management Unit, to assist in implementing goals, objectives and priorities of the Florida Health Care Connections (FX) Program.

Oversee FX contract management activities including but not limited to research, analysis, and development of contact requirements; drafting, routing and execution of contracts, amendments and renewals; SLA and performance monitoring and compliance; payment processing/tracking and manage vendors, which interoperate to create the FX Enterprise.

Oversee contract performance monitoring activities to ensure compliance of mandatory contract requirements, assist with the development of vendor Corrective Action Plans (CAP) requests and appropriate documentation within the terms and conditions of the contracts in the event conflicts and/or problems arise, including cases of poor performance or non-compliance with contractual obligations.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge concerning the Florida procurement standards, including pertinent state and federal statues, federal regulations, Florida administrative rules, and Department of Management Services policy.

Build and maintain productive working relationships with internal agency as well as external stakeholders (state and federal).

Assist in the development and coordination contract management standards for vendor accountability throughout the FX Enterprise.

Establish the operational handoff of contract management following the full implementation of an FX module.

Coordinate and participate in Special Projects, as assigned.

Salary: $ 3,038.46 - $3,268.28 biweekly (commensurate with experience)

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:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;

• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;

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

• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;

• Tuition waivers;

• And more!

 For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

More about the Agency:

The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) 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 though health care transparency initiatives.

Under the direction of the Agency Secretary, AHCA 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. Current Agency initiatives include implementing Florida's groundbreaking Canadian Prescription Drug Importation Program, overhauling Florida's healthcare technological ecosystems, and increasing insight in the cost of health care services.

The Medicaid program provider low-income families and individuals with access to health care. If you have a desire to use your talent and skills at an organization that provides critical services to millions of individuals and families across the state, AHCA invites you to apply to become an essential member of our team. As one of Florida's leading state agencies, AHCA's diverse workforce community of more than 1,400 employees is proud of its efforts to serve the people of Florida.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

•Knowledge of the contract management process, program evaluation, and data analysis.

•Knowledge of principles and practices involved in business processes and organizational planning and coordination.

•Proficient skills with Microsoft applications.

•Knowledge of Florida Statutes, Chapters 119, 287, 219 (and any other applicable to contracts and grants), Florida Administrative Code and policies and procedures related to contracts and grants.

•Working knowledge of MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP/AOD) and DMS managed resources for agency use (State Term Contracts, Alternate Contract Source, procurement through PRIDE/RESPECT, etc.).

•Working knowledge in developing bid specifications, scopes of work, and advertisements to procure goods/services.

•Working knowledge of developing, administering, and monitoring contracts.

•Ability to demonstrate adaptability and flexibility in handling multiple tasks.

•Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

•Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work activities.

•Ability to use problem solving techniques and maintain appropriate records.

•Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and providing continued customer service.

•Ability to conduct fact-finding research and provide reports and analyses as required.

•Ability to work independently, be detail oriented, and demonstrate outstanding customer service skills.

•Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and work as part of a team.

•Ability to understand and apply relevant statutes, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and contractual standards.

•Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.

•Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other materials.

•Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations relating to the improvement of operational practices.

•Ability to solve problems and make decisions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

At least five years of contract management experience with any State of Florida Government Agency.

Must successfully complete training in contract management and become a certified contract manager within six months of hire in accordance with section 287.057(15)(c), F.S.

Preference will be given to applicants who:

Possess at least 5 years of experience managing contracts in excess of $5 million annually.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

CONTACT:  ANGELA MCKENNY (850) 412-4812

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.