Health Systems Innovation Section Chief; Medicaid Health Systems Administrator

Organization

Organization:
Medicaid

Agency Contact Name and Information:
Human Resourceso.gov

Unposting Date:
Mar 6, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Work Location:

50 W Town St 50 West Town Street Suite 300 Columbus 43215

Primary

Location:

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $47.50

Schedule:

Full-time

Union:
Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill:
Health Administration

Technical

Skills:

Health Administration

Professional

Skills:

Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Consultation, Decision Making, Ethics and Values, Interpreting Data, Listening, Problem Solving, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Confidentiality

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.

What You Will Do At ODM:

Office: Health Innovation & Quality

Bureau: Health Research & Quality

Classification: Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 3 (PN )

Job Overview:

The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is recruiting for Health Systems Innovation Section Chief to direct activities to advance ODM’s Quality and Population Health Strategy through strategic partnerships with managed care plans, hospital systems, and university academic centers. As the selected candidate you will perform the following job duties:

• Supervises lower-level supervisors (e.g., directs work, establishes section goals in accordance with bureau and agency goals and objectives).
• Directs the development and implementation of ODM overall health system initiatives and evaluations, including the Statewide Hospital System Learning Networks, State Directed Payment Program, and Medicaid Technical Assistance and Policy Program (MEDTAPP).
• Oversees quality improvement programs that incentivize better outcomes, establishing accountability structures, communication strategies, and technical assistance for health systems.
• Directs health policy research and evaluation for value-based improvement initiatives, such as the Next Generation Managed Care Program Evaluation.
• Develop strategies to evaluate individual hospital performance and program impact on statewide health outcomes.
• Serves as a liaison with agency representatives, providers, advocates, and other stakeholders to foster strong partnerships.

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

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website. Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and…