Government Analyst II

Role Overview

• This position is responsible for coordinating and monitoring quality improvement programs and initiatives within the Florida Medicaid Program.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge concerning all aspects of the Florida Medicaid program, including federal regulations, state statutes, administrative rules, the Florida Medicaid State Plan and all waivers.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of health care and relevant industry trends that may have an impact on Florida Medicaid or may inform quality improvement activities.
• Provide management consultant services to assist the Agency in meeting its goals related to the Medicaid program and to improve health outcomes for the Medicaid population.
• Lead and direct clinical quality improvement initiatives, as directed by the incumbent’s supervisor.
• Utilize data to support recommendations for quality improvement.
• Analyze health care/program related information in order to determine compliance with federal and state laws.
• Prepare correspondence to entities for which a monitoring review will be conducted to relay key information needed to complete the review.
• Ensure that all written materials (reports, correspondences, presentations, etc.) are of good quality and comply with Agency and bureau style guide requirements.
• Develop training and technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistency in service/program operation and conformity with goals and objectives of the Agency, state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• Three years of professional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering or administrative work.

Benefits

• Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees
• Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurance
• State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee with the State of Florida
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually
• Nine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each year
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Tuition waivers (accepted by major Florida Colleges/universities)
• Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required)
• Training opportunities
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Shared Savings Program for select medical services
• Lower copays for prescription drugs
• Health and Wellness discounts