68900307 - OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I

Requisition No: 845258 

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68900307 - OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 68900307 

Salary:  $23.63 - $30.00 Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 01/28/2025 

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Agency Overview:

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 through health care transparency initiatives.

Under the direction of 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.

The Medicaid program provides 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.

Agency Objectives:

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 an OPS Government Operations Consultant I who desires to work to enhance the delivery of health care services through the Florida Medicaid Program. 

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

This position is located in the Medicaid Director's Office (MDO).

MDO is responsible for legislative and communications/outreach efforts, projects and process management, process improvement initiatives, coordinating human resource activities for the Medicaid Program, Agency purchasing and contract administration, Medicaid Program operational process tracking, and other cross-divisional tasks.

MDO is also responsible for training activities for Medicaid Program staff, and the maintenance of Medicaid's internal and external websites.

This position is responsible for tracking complex, high-priority assignments for the Assistant Deputy Secretary for Medicaid Finance and Analytics.

This includes:

- Completing operational requirements by scheduling and assigning tasks and expediting work results.

- Exhibiting polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail, and mail.

- Support the team by performing organizational tasks and maintaining strong communication.

- Working closely with the Assistant Deputy Secretary for Medicaid Finance and Analytics and other management in the three (3) Medicaid Finance and Analytics bureaus to gather information and track progress against approved milestones.

- Providing regular status reports and updates to the Assistant Deputy Secretary for Medicaid Finance and Analytics and other management.

This position is not a remote or telework position.

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 Other Personal Services (OPS) employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits, including:

•              No state income tax for residents of Florida;

•              State Group Insurance coverage options (must meet eligibility requirements), including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;

•              Savings & Spending Accounts;

•              401 (a) FICA Alternative Plan administered through VALIC (tax-deferred Retirement Savings Plan);

•              Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b)

For a more complete list of benefits and eligibility requirements, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

What is OPS employment?

OPS employment is a temporary employer/employee relationship used for accomplishing short term or intermittent tasks. OPS employees are at-will employees and are subject to actions such as pay changes, changes to work assignments, and terminations at the discretion of the Agency head or designee. OPS employees do not serve probationary periods or become permanent in their positions because they serve at the pleasure of the Agency head.

For more information about the Medicaid Director's Office, please visit our website at http://ahca.myflorida.com/Medicaid/index.shtml.

Join us at the Agency for Health Care Administration in fulfilling our mission to provide “Better Health Care for all Floridians.”

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

- Knowledge of the methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.

- Ability to identify improvements and adjustments needed to ensure program effectiveness and efficiency.

- Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.

- Ability to communicate effectively.

- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

- Knowledge of the methods of data collection.

- Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to the program.

- Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

- Ability to pay close attention to detail.

- Intermediate to expert/advanced skill level in Microsoft Office products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, etc.).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

- One year of experience tracking complex, high priority projects.

- One year of experience using Microsoft Office products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, etc.)

- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

CONTACT: RICHARD MANN III 850-412-4210

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.