Manager V

The Manager V position is selected by and responsible to the Director of the Provider Finance Department Local Funds Monitoring. Oversees and provides leadership and guidance in the collection and assessment of financial, statistical and other relevant data to monitor the financing structures that underlie local funding utilized as the non-federal share of Medicaid supplemental and directed payment programs.

The Manager V oversees the design, development, implementation, modification and maintenance of: analytical methods and procedures; highly complex computer applications, spreadsheets, and large databases used in the collection and analyses of data; and strategic operations and planning. The Manager V performs highly advanced management and oversight and directs daily operations. Establishes short-, mid-, and long-term goals and objectives; develops schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; develops policies and procedures; coordinates and evaluates program activities; supports legislative related inquiries and analyses; and completes performance evaluations and handling human resource matters for staff. Identifies needed areas of change and oversees the development of alternative strategies and recommendations.

Essential Job Functions:

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Oversees the development, implementation and administration of surveys to collect financial and other data from identified entities for use in the assessment of local funds. Designs data collection instruments and detailed instruction manuals to collect financial and other relevant data. Ensures instruments collect sufficient information to support the assessment and monitoring of local funds. Provides technical assistance related to survey development, survey completion, policy guidelines and rule requirements. Oversees the development, modification and maintenance of complex computer programs, spreadsheets and large databases used in the collection, review, and analysis of financial data. (25%)

Provides guidance and management on risk assessments, financial examinations and financial analysis to evaluate compliance with state or federal regulations. Provides guidance in the interpretation of data analyses and data research to determine appropriateness of results; ensures that options and recommendations are feasible and adequately address compliance issues. (25%)

Oversees the preparation and reviews/approves written briefing documents and other documents related to the results of local fund assessments for decision making by PFD and executive staff. Makes presentations of assessment and recommendations to a variety of audiences and HHSC executive staff (20%)

Interfaces and communicates effectively with diverse groups, including other agency staff, governmental entities, medical/provider associations, workgroups, advisory committees, legislative staff, client advocates, attorneys, state/federal auditors, and interested parties. Conducts public hearings; leads meetings and workgroups; and makes presentations regarding the assessment and reporting of local funds. (15%)

Provides guidance and management to staff and provides constructive professional feedback to individuals regarding work performance and conduct. Provides effective planning, organization, direction and supervision to staff, including hiring and assigning staff, communicating performance expectations, and training and evaluating staff. Implements corrective action plans when necessary and encourages staff in their professional growth and development. Enforces policies and procedures in accordance with the HHS Human Resources Manual and Guide. (15%)

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

Knowledge of health and human services programs.

Knowledge of Medicaid reimbursement principles.

Knowledge of accounting principles.

Knowledge of Texas Administrative Code (TAC), HHSC Program Rules, and federal and state regulations pertaining to Medicaid.

Skill in the development of reimbursement methods and payment rates, formulas, and procedures or complex cost analysis.

Skill in the design, development and maintenance of complex computer applications, spreadsheets, and large databases.

Skill in interpersonal relationships, establishing and maintaining, effective working relationships.

Ability to manage projects effectively, including setting priorities and planning, organizing and coordinating the work of others.

Ability to develop, evaluates, implement and interpret policies, procedures and rules.

Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement creative solutions.

Ability to analyze complex and detailed accounting and reporting information.

Ability to exercise independent judgment, set priorities, meets deadlines and adapt to shifting technical and political developments.

Registration or Licensure Requirements:

Initial Selection Criteria:

Bachelor's Degree Required. Experience in Provider Finance or applicable organization may be substituted for education on a one-to-one basis.

Required 1 year or more of experience in a supervisory/management position, 2 years as a team lead, or 3 years of experience as a financial examiner or financial analyst.

Additional Information:

MOS Code:

N/A

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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

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