Government Operations Consultant III

Role Overview

• This position requires a candidate who is creative, flexible, innovative, and who will thrive in a fast-paced, team based work environment.
• This position is located in the Bureau of Medicaid Policy.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge concerning all aspects of the Florida Medicaid program, including federal regulations, state statutes, administrative rules, and the Florida Medicaid State Plan.
• Conduct research on assigned topics, including, but not limited to: performing a review of peer-reviewed research articles, federal and state laws, other reliable sources of evidence, the Florida Medicaid State Plan, Agency communications, State Medicaid Director Letters, and vendor contracts.
• Develop and maintain program policies and procedures under the Florida Medicaid program to ensure that programs operate in accordance with the goals and objectives of the Agency, federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Provide technical assistance regarding service/program policies and procedures.
• Identify and document individual, unit, and Bureau training needs.
• Conduct statewide and local presentations/trainings, as required.

Requirements

• Two years of experience developing health care related policies.
• Two years of technical writing experience.
• Two years of experience managing complex assignments.
• Preference will be given to candidates with professional writing experience (e.g., policy development, grant writing/submissions, rule promulgation, research publications, white papers, etc.) and experience using Microsoft Office Suites, including Microsoft Styles.
• Preference will be given to applicants that have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• NOTE: The selection process may include a writing sample.

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