Senior Health Care Financial Analyst

Certificate Of Need Program Manager

The Division of Licensing and Certification (DLC) provides regulatory oversight of medical facilities, long-term care facilities, and providers of community-based care in Maine. The Certificate of Need (CON) is a regulatory program authorized by state statutes within DLC that requires certain types of healthcare providers to obtain state approval before making major changes to the healthcare landscape.

As the Certificate of Need (CON) Program Manager, you will:

• Review projects submitted by providers based on Maine Care reimbursement principles to determine if they comply with the purposes of the Certificate of Need Act.
• Conduct necessary prior approvals for Residential Care Facility projects, including ownership changes, improvements, and new facility developments.
• Host informal consultation and technical assistance meetings with applicants throughout the application and review process to provide guidance on application requirements and an overview of regulatory requirements.
• Draft and publish notices of public hearings in compliance with state statutes, participate in the hearings for proposed projects, and collect and summarize public comments submitted.
• Conduct thorough financial analyses of proposed projects to provide recommendations and draft briefing memorandums for review by DHHS senior leadership.
• Prepare and submit annual and ad hoc program reports to the Maine State Legislature and DHHS senior leadership.
• Conduct subsequent reviews when substantial changes are necessary to a project after a CON has been issued.
• Collaborate with the Office of Attorney General, Maine Care, and other DHHS offices as needed regarding the financial impact of proposed projects.
• Monitor and draft testimony on proposed legislative actions regarding the CON Program.
• Develop and revise CON program policies following Maine's rule making process.
• Post and maintain CON application materials, documents, and reports on the DLC website for public access.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Master's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Health Care Administration, or related field and four (4) years of experience in the economic analysis or regulation of the health care industry. Equivalent related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

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Agency information:

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

The mission of the Division of Licensing and Certification is to ensure Maine's citizens receive quality and effective health care and social services by developing and applying regulatory standards that help people have safe and appropriate outcomes.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. When you or immediate members of your family are ill, utilize 12 days of sick leave per year.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60 - $13,650.48 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of…