Health Systems Improvement Manager; Medicaid Health Systems Administrator

What You Will Do At ODM

Office:
Health Innovation & Quality

Bureau:
Health Research & Quality

Classification:
Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 2 (PN: )

The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is recruiting for Health Systems Improvement Manager to direct activities to advance ODM’s Population Health and Quality Strategy through the Statewide Hospital System Learning Networks and the State Directed Payment Program. As the selected candidate you will perform the following job duties:

• Supervises assigned staff (e.g., directs work, establishes unit goals in accordance with bureau and agency goals and objectives)
• Manages the development and implementation of the Statewide Hospital System Learning Networks and the State Directed Payment Program
• Manages the development of value-based programs with health systems to incentivize outcomes improvement (e.g., set accountability structures, communications, and technical assistance)
• Develops strategies for collecting and analyzing of data to evaluate hospital system performance in improving quality health care outcomes
• Analyzes and interprets federal and state regulations, rules, and laws to ensure program compliance
• Acts as liaison with other agency representatives and/or outside agencies, providers, advocates, beneficiaries & consumers

The preferred candidate will have knowledge of learning networks, value-based arrangements, and quality improvement science.

Completion of graduate core program in business, management or public administration, public health, health administration, social or behavioral science or public finance; 24 months experience in planning & administering health services program or health services project management (e.g., health care data analysis, health services contract management, health care market & financial expertise; health services program communication; health services budget development, HMO & hospital rate development, health services eligibility, health services data analysis).

• Or 24 months experience as a Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 1, 65295.
  
  Note:
  
  education & experience is to be commensurate with approved position description on file.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Health Administration

Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Managing Meetings, Organizing and Planning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Medicaid

Human Resourceso.gov

Mar 5, 2026, 10:59:00 PM

50 W Town St

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

$43.09/hour

Full-time

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Classified

Exempt from Union

Health Administration

About Us:

Investing in opportunities for Ohioans that work for every person and every family in every corner of our state is at the hallmark of Governor DeWine’s agenda for Ohio’s future. To ensure Ohio is “the best place to live, work, raise a family and start a business,” we must have strong schools, a great quality of life, and compassion for those who need our help.

Ohio Department Of Medicaid Plays a Unique And Necessary Role In Supporting The Governor’s Vision. As The Single State Medicaid Agency Responsible For Administering High‑quality, Person‑centric Healthcare, The Department Is Committed To Supporting The Health And Wellbeing Of Nearly One In Every Four Ohioans Served. We Do So By:

• Delivering a personalized care experience to more than three million people served.
• Improving care for children and adults with complex behavioral health needs.
• Working collectively with our partners and providers to measurably strengthen wellness and health outcomes.
• Streamlining administrative burdens so doctors and healthcare providers have more time for patient care.
• Ensuring financial transparency and operational accountability across all Medicaid programs and services.