DHHS Administrator I
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The work we do matters!Hiring Agency:Health & Human Services - Agency 25Location: Lincoln, NEHiring Rate:$32.067Job Posting:JR2024-#######3 DHHS Administrator I (Open)Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):10-29-2024Job Description:State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services, is searching for the next DHHS Administrator I to join the Medicaid Policy Unit Team in the Division of Medicaid and Long-Term Care. If you're passionate about policy, dedicated to public service, and eager to drive innovative solutions, this is the opportunity for you.You have the passion, we have the opportunities - let's make a difference for Nebraskans!Why We Want You:We seek your expertise, positive energy, and drive to succeed for this great state as we work to elevate the expectations Nebraskans have of their government.What You'll Get from Us:In return for your skilled work, DHHS offers a generous compensation and benefits package. If you are external, please reference the Benefits link at the end of the job description.Why work for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services?The work we do matters greatly-to us and to the citizens of the great state of Nebraska. We care for and are passionate about supporting them. If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference in communities across the state, consider joining the dedicated team at the Department of Health and Human Services.Examples of WorkResponsibilities of the DHHS Administrator I include:

• Directly supervise the Medicaid policy unit responsible for complex Medicaid policy impacting the entire state.
• Plan, organize, and direct the units activities. This will include developing and administering a complex Medicaid program including objectives, strategies, procedures, policies, priorities and securing resources to carry out goals and objectives mandated by law, regulation or established priority.
• Use broad management practices and significant judgment to interpret and apply applicable policies, statutes, regulations and guidelines.
• Work directly with Medicaid program staff, other administrators, stakeholders (internal and external), and private organizations to discuss the Medicaid program and policies, resolve problems, and explain proper application of policies.
• Reports to the Administrator II for Policy and Regulations and will work to ensure consistency, accuracy, and transparency across the program.

Requirements / Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in public administration, social work, human development, public health, behavioral science, law, finance, human resources or other program related field AND two years of experience in a field related to the assigned program area including supervisory experience; OR a Master's degree in any of the above mentioned fields. Experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year for-year basis.Preferred Qualifications: Experience in managing people and projects. Ability to work independently, problem solve, and build relationships.Other: This position reports to the Nebraska State Office Building in Lincoln.Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesKnowledge of: federal and State laws and regulations relevant to the directed program; quality assurance/performance improvement principles and methods of analyzing continuous improvement; business and management principles including strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources, leadership and coordination of people and resources; principles of supervision and staff development; budget administration practices.Skill in: communicating to convey information so others will understand; using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions; identifying complex problems to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: Equal Opportunity StatementThe State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.PandoLogic. Category: General