<p>Position is funded in part through federal funds.</p> <p>Position is Exempt from the State Human Resources Act - G.S. 126</p> <p>Make a real difference in the health of our community.  </p> <p>Join our Population Health team and help shape a healthier future for all".</p> <p>The Population Health Unit leads North Carolina's vision for an innovative, whole-person, and well-coordinated system of care-one that addresses both medical and non-medical drivers of health while expanding access to essential services.</p> <p>The Deputy Director of Population Health is a senior strategic leader responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the systems, processes, and teams that support Medicaid Population Health programs in an evolving healthcare environment. This role provides strategic oversight of the population health portfolio across all Medicaid delivery systems, including Standard Plans, Tailored Plans, the Tribal Option, Medicaid Direct, and the Children and Families Specialty Plan. Working closely with the Population Health team, the Deputy Director evaluates program data to assess effectiveness, directs updates to existing initiatives, and guides the development of new ones.</p> <p>As a key decision-maker, the Deputy Director shapes population health strategy, sets policy direction, and determines investment priorities across Medicaid delivery systems. The role also serves as a high-level representative of NC Medicaid in negotiations with federal agencies, state partners, health plans, and community leaders to drive statewide health transformation.</p> <p>Reporting to the Chief of Population Health, this position supervises the Associate Director of Population Health, the Associate Director of Healthy Opportunities, and the broader Population Health portfolio. The individual will collaborate extensively with the DHB Executive Team, the DHHS Secretary's Office, other DHHS divisions, Medicaid health plans, national and state advocacy organizations, and representatives of Medicaid beneficiaries and providers.</p> <p>About the NC Division of Health Benefits:</p> <p>The Division of Health Benefits (DHB) within NCDHHS is committed to advancing innovative solutions that improve health, promote well-being and foster independence for all North Carolinians. DHB manages and oversees North Carolina Medicaid and other programs that provide access to services and supports for parents, children, seniors, people with intellectual / developmental disabilities, and behavioral health, substance use and traumatic brain injury disorders. With a budget over $27 billion in state and federal funds per fiscal year, DHB ensures that more than 108,000 enrolled providers are reimbursed for delivering covered services to 3.1 million beneficiaries.</p> <p>About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):</p> <p>The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.</p> <p>Compensation and Benefits:</p> <p>The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for benefits.</p> <p>Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. </p> <p>The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:</p> <ul> <li>Expert in translating complex health policy into operational programs with measurable results. </li><li>Extensive knowledge of Medicaid or other healthcare benefit programs and delivery systems. </li><li>Strong knowledge base in population health models of care, alternative payment models, social drivers of health, and care management. </li><li>Expertise and experience in overseeing and improving population health or care management programs, with a strong emphasis on developing and implementing measurement and evaluation processes to demonstrate program value and effectiveness. </li><li>Experience managing and updating contracts. </li></ul> <p>Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.</p> <p>Graduation from a four year college or university with a degree in business or public administration or in a field related to DHHS programs, and five years of managerial and/or administrative experience in the public or private sectors involving significant decision-making authority in the planning, organizing, and directing in an area related to the above-mentioned programs; </p> <p>OR</p> <p>an equivalent combination of training and experience.</p> <p>The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.  We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.   For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.</p> <p>DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.</p> <p> </p> <p>In accordance with Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously Justice System Involved.  We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. </p> <p>Application Process</p> <p>Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.</p> <ul> <li>Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. </li><li>Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers. </li><li>If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date. </li><li>Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check. </li><li>Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account.  Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.  </li><li>Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.  </li><li>For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members. </li></ul> <p>Degree/College Credit Verification</p> <ul> <li>Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. </li></ul> <p>Military Experience</p> <ul> <li>Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. </li><li>Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.  </li><li>Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application. </li></ul> <p>ADA Accommodations</p> <p>Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation.   If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.</p> <p>NEOGOV Technical Assistance</p> <p>For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442.  If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627.</p> <p>CONTACT INFORMATION</p> <p>If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov.</p>