<p>The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of Medicaid, Bureau of Long </p> <p>Term Services and Supports Policy is seeking a Management Analyst 3 to join our team!</p> <p>Responsibilities include:</p> <ul> <li>Continually monitor and analyze federal policy initiatives and national trends to develop and update Medicaid policies and procedures to comply with federal regulations. </li><li>Serve as a subject matter expert for the program areas they are assigned which could include any of the HCBS waivers and/or State Plan Habilitation programs.  </li><li>Cultivate relations with both internal and external stakeholders including, but not limited to, other HHS business units provider associations, advocacy groups, LTSS providers, managed care plans, members and families/guardians to ensure compliance with state/federal requirements and to act as a resource for policy guidance. </li><li>Participate in strategic planning efforts related to programs areas. </li><li>Develop and/or update state plan amendments (SPAs), administrative rules, provider manuals, and if necessary, draft Code language for Medicaid covered services which incorporates service definitions, provider qualifications and reimbursement methodology in accordance with CMS regulations and state law. </li><li>Prepare accurate and timely responses to questions and concerns from internal and external  </li></ul> <p>partners.</p> <ul> <li>Provide program quality assurance and quality improvement reviews for process improvement proposals and project/program implementation. </li><li>Access various databases such as IoWANS, MMIS, IMPA, WISE to obtain information in the regular performance of job duties. </li><li>Develop program/project plans including established goals, milestones, policies, tasks, evaluation/reporting requirements and track through completion. </li><li>Develop implementation/evaluation methodologies and coordinate all aspects of programs/projects in various states with individuals functionally assigned to the project/program and track through the completion. </li><li>Research, formulate and document recommendations to decision-makers regarding the  </li></ul> <p>development of policies and procedures regarding recommendations for changes or revisions to better align policy with practice.</p> <ul> <li>Work with other subject matter experts and quality improvement teams to develop and deliver targeted training including the development of materials related to new and/or revised policies and procedures. </li><li>Advise HHS Leadership of any outstanding issues identified to be addressed or in need of resolution. </li></ul> <p>Preferred, but not required: Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Independent Social </p> <p>Worker (LISW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMCH), Master's degree in a human services </p> <p>field.</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a</p> <p>comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth:</p> <ul> <li>Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and </li><li>your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage! </li><li>Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation (96 hours/year to </li><li>begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 </li><li>days/year). </li><li>Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% </li><li>and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), </li><li>Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to </li><li>$75/month). </li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and </li><li>dependent care expenses. </li><li>Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind. </li><li>Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee </li><li>Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges. </li><li>Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs.  </li></ul> <p>For additional information on benefits click here.</p> <p>Click here to see how we compare with other employers or offers by using our Total Compensation Calculator.</p> <p>Background Checks</p> <p>Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position. </p> <p>The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer</p> <p>HHS values those with "lived experience" and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the HHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired - Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).</p> <p>Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.e-verify.gov</p> <p>Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:  </p> <ul> <li> <p>Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to three years of full-time work in project management; management analysis; data science; business systems analysis; or professional-level program administration, development, or operations.</p> </li><li> <p>All of the following (a and b):</p> </li><li> <p>Three years of full-time work experience in project management; management analysis; data science; business systems analysis; or professional-level program administration, development, or operations; and </p> </li><li> <p>A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.</p> </li><li> <p>All of the following (a, b, and c):</p> </li><li> <p>One year of full-time work experience in project management; management analysis; data science; business systems analysis; or professional-level program administration, development, or operations; and</p> </li><li> <p>A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and</p> </li><li> <p>A total of two years of graduate-level education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university coursework in business administration, industrial management, statistics, natural science, or a closely-related field equals one year of full-time experience. </p> </li><li> <p>Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes six months of full-time work as a Management Analyst 2 or two and a half years as a Management Analyst 1.</p> </li></ul> <p>For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.</p>