Bureau Chief - MED

USA: | Administration | Full Time

44.90 - 48.99 USD per hour

Posted 13 days ago | Apply before July 15, 2026

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

* THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.*

The Division of Medicaid has an exciting career opportunity for a dynamic forward-thinking, innovative professional with strong leadership and communication skills who can excel under pressure as a Bureau Chief at our downtown Boise location. This position will be located at the Department's downtown Boise office and reports directly to the Deputy Administrator of Operations.

The Bureau Chief of Enterprise Systems provides executive leadership and strategic direction for the Medicaid Enterprise Systems Bureau and has primary oversight of the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS), including claims processing and provider enrollment systems;
Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) modernization and procurement;
Payment Error Rate Measurement (PERM) audit support; federally required Advanced Planning Documents (APDs); multi-million-dollar contracts;
Transformed Medicaid Statistical Information System (T-MSIS) reporting; and enterprise Medicaid data reporting that supports program operations, financial management, and federal compliance.

The Bureau Chief serves as the executive liaison between the Division of Medicaid, executive leadership, federal and state partners, contractors, and internal business units, providing strategic leadership to ensure Medicaid Enterprise Systems remain compliant, operationally effective, and aligned with program objectives. This position is responsible for fostering collaboration across stakeholders, advancing technology initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maximizing federal funding opportunities while supporting the delivery of high-quality Medicaid services.

This position may be eligible for limited telework after successful completion of probation and necessary training. Approval to telecommute is not guaranteed and subject to termination at any time.

This position is a non-classified position and exempt from classified state service and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission.

• Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
• 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre‑tax and Roth options
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Short and long‑term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Wide variety of training opportunities
• Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting

• Direct the daily operations, maintenance, and strategic oversight of the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS), including claims processing, provider enrollment, and enterprise support systems to ensure operational continuity and compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Lead the planning, procurement, implementation, and modernization of Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS), including development of Requests for Proposals (RFPs), contract transitions, and system implementation activities.
• Oversee the development, submission, and management of federally required Advanced Planning Documents (APDs) to secure federal approval and maximize federal financial participation for Medicaid technology initiatives.
• Administer multiple complex information technology and professional services contracts by monitoring vendor performance, approving deliverables, managing budgets, negotiating contract amendments, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Direct support for Payment Error Rate Measurement (PERM) audits and other federal reviews by coordinating audit readiness, documentation, corrective actions, and cross‑functional responses.
• Oversee the production, validation, certification, and submission of Transformed Medicaid Statistical Information System (T-MSIS) data and other federally required reporting to ensure compliance with…