Medicaid Portfolio Manager

Department Name 7P275:
Public Health Analytics and Informatics

Work Location:

Frankfort, KY

Grade Level: 52

Salary Range: $,581/year

Type of Position:
Staff

Position Time Status:
Full-Time

Required

Education:

MA

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Required License/Registration/Certification:
None

Physical Requirements:

Working at a desk for long periods of time; utilizing a computer; and repetitive motion.

Shift: Typically Monday – Friday Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as needed.

The University of Kentucky, in collaboration with the Kentucky Department for Public Health, is seeking a Rural Health Transformation ( RHT ) Chronic Pillar Portfolio Manager to join the RHT leadership team. This position will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating a complex portfolio of RHT programs, services, and initiatives for the state. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the effective management & measurement of successful use of resources, monitoring program performance, and implementing strategic improvements to enhance healthcare delivery and outcomes of the Rural Health Transformation program.

• Provide comprehensive portfolio and program management support to Commissioner/Deputy Commissioners, including administrative and project portfolio tasks.
• Consolidate and deliver monthly and weekly status updates for all projects/programs. Collaborate with the DPH Commissioner’s Office to provide consolidated project updates to all stakeholders.
• Offer project management (PM) and technical support to Directors and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure the standardization of project requirements and implementation strategies.
• Oversees and directs staff involved in measuring RHT success to measured goals as required.
• Supports leadership and directs staff as needed for all project initiatives, implementing a monitoring process across RHT programs, vendors and assisting with contract compliance.
• Provide guidance on project funding, liaising with Finance to secure and monitor funding utilization for all RHT projects.

Experience with healthcare transformation initiatives and program development (e.g., value-based purchasing, delivery system reform & development). Knowledge of federal waiver programs and/or federally funded programs. Experience with health/governmental contracting, oversight & evaluation of program success across multiple governmental/healthcare related initiatives. Background in healthcare quality measurement and improvement, as well as success/demonstrated experience with programmatic/governmental information systems and data analytics.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes

Master’s degree in healthcare administration, public health, public administration, business administration, or related field. A PhD in public health field preferred. Minimum of 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in healthcare or governmental health program management, preferably in Medicaid or other government healthcare health related policy programs.

Final date to receive applications: 02/24/2026

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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