Interdepartmental Project Manager-1

About the role

• Department
• Executive Office of Health and Human Services
• Division
• Project/Program Management
• Salary $110,161.00 - $124,825.00
• Job Profile

JC-02665700-99 - Interdepartmental Project Manager

• Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours
• Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm
• 35 Hours - Non-Standard
• Job Requisition Number
• JR104167 Interdepartmental Project Manager-1 (Open)

Pay Grade

• C00139 A
• Classification
• Interdepartmental Project Manager
• Class Definition

General Statement of Duties

To work with State agencies and/or organizations to strengthen cross-system collaboration and implement integrated services organization and delivery policies; to be responsible for several project development; to perform research, program evaluation, fiscal and policy analysis on various issues affecting consumers of human service programs; to initiate, plan, coordinate, supervise and review a continuous information educational and community relations program; to serve in a highly responsible communication capacity representing a number of state departments in their contact with state, local, public and media officials; and to do related work as required.

Supervision Received

Works under the general direction of a department director or a consortium with considerable latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgement; assignments are subject to review for results obtained in adherence to established policies and procedures.

Supervision Exercised

Supervision of staff specialists and position assigned to assist in the performance and execution of specific projects delegated by the director.

Illustrative Examples of Work Performed

• To work with State agencies and/or organizations to strengthen cross-system collaboration and implement integrated service organization and delivery policies.
• To be responsible for special project development authorized and delegated by a director. To perform research, fiscal and policy analysis on various issues affecting consumers of human service programs.
• To serve in a highly responsible communications capacity representing a number of state departments in their contact with state, local, public and media officials.
• To perform complex program analysis and evaluation of departmental services.
• To research and write commentary on various issues affecting consumers of human service programs.
• To resolve complaints or objections and to prepare reports on complex issues for consideration and decision by the director(s).
• To be responsible for developing and maintaining a continuous coordinated effort in liaison with the general assembly, state agencies, general public, and media.
• To be responsible for the development, implementation, and dissemination of newsletter specific to legislative changes and their impact.
• To operate publishing, graphic, and financial computer programs required for specific projects.
• To represent the director(s) as assigned in contacts with constituents and officials to explain specific polices and their impact.
• To keep departmental officials informed of the director's decisions and recommendations on programs and policies.
• To make frequent contact with departmental officials relative to decisions and recommendations on program and policy issues.
• To do related work as required.

Required Qualifications for Appointment

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of projects management related to developing interdepartmental programs and services; a thorough knowledge of planning, budgeting and evaluation process and the ability to apply them in a human service system; a thorough knowledge of practices, procedures and protocols for press relations; the ability to research and prepare reports and recommendations for dissemination of policy information; a working knowledge of computers and communication technology; a thorough knowledge of, and the ability to, evaluate the attitudes and reactions of interested and affected groups and their demands and needs for information about the department's programs and objectives; and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of constituents, state officials and the general public; and related capacities and abilities.

Education and Experience

• Education: Such as may have been gained through: possession of a Master's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field; and
• Experience: Such as may have been gained through: considerable employment in a highly responsible position involving responsibility for the research, fiscal analysis and policy development and dissemination of information.
• Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
• Supplemental Information
• Interdepartmental Project Manager (IPM).
• The IPM will work within the Legal Compliance and Program Integrity Unit to assist with provider enrollment, data analytic review, program integrity and legal to ensure State Compliance and program integrity across the Medicaid program.
• The IPM will work across all parts of the unit including data analytics functions with CMS (MEVIA), Fraud Capture to develop and QC all investigative and compliance activities conducted by Legal Compliance and Program Integrity Unit.

The position will focus upon statewide implementation strategies, coordinate across state agencies and CMS, assess program integrity and legal and operational impacts to ensure ongoing compliance with federal Medicaid requirements, including those covered under Public Law 119-21 or the "Working Families Tax Cut" (WFTC).

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following

• Review data analytics to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with the data analytics team to develop data analysis to support State action.
• Coordinating with OAG during the single state financial audit from August through December on all HR1-related compliance issues (including biweekly meetings with OAG).
• Coordinate with the direct implementation of programs related to community engagement (and other HR1 related items as appropriate), including drafting of regulations and data analysis.
• Coordinating the drafting and oversight of all HR1 items as needed.
• Complete random audits and data analytics to ensure compliance
• Reviewing billing anomalies for billing compliance
• Coordinate with data analytics and policy team, providers and GW
• Work with GW if system edits or changes are needed based on ongoing audit results
• Work with policy team to determine if regulatory changes are needed/available.
• Establishing new billing guidelines/manuals
• Recoup funds as applicable
• Working with federal partners on any corrective action plans and federal initiatives.
• Provide other ad hoc support to the Legal Compliance and Program Integrity team as applicable, including but not limited to drafting memorandums, and other documentation as part of the federal compliance mandates.

Experience & Skills Preferred

• Experience interpreting complex federal statutes, regulations, State Medicaid Director Letters, Informational Bulletins, and CMS guidance.
• Demonstrated experience leading large, cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Experience representing an organization during discussions or negotiations with federal agencies, external consultants, or senior executive leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to produce thorough, accurate results and to meet project milestones and deadlines.
• Graduate degree in relevant field preferred (e.g., MPH, MPP, MPA, MSW, MBA, JD, PhD, etc.), or commensurate experience in healthcare research or public policy.
• Strong ability to investigate data to find patterns and trends.
• Ability to communicate with both a technical and a non-technical audience.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to produce high-quality reports when working under short deadlines.
• Capacity to work independently, and as a team member.
• Detail-oriented and have excellent verbal and written communication skills, leadership skills, and organizational skills.

Additional information

EOHHS strongly recommends applicants submit a cover letter detailing how their experience aligns with the position’s duties and interests. Promising applicants may be given a skills assessment to advance to the interview process.

Benefits

• Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees.
• Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit.
• Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system.
• At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.