Contracts Specialist; Med-Quest - Oahu; Ohhi

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number OHHI-26017 - This vacancy is with the Department of Human Services, Med-Quest Division, located in Ewa, Oahu.

This recruitment is being conducted under the Operation Hire Hawaii (OH-HI) project, a targeted outreach initiative featuring an expedited hiring process, fast-tracking qualified applicants into job opportunities throughout Hawai'i.

Applications received for this recruitment will be reviewed for Legal Authorization to work in the US. All applicants who pass the Legal Authorization review will be referred to the hiring department for consideration and an initial review of the application.

Applicants who meet the initial review requirements at the departmental level may be contacted by the hiring program for an interview. All applicants interviewed by the hiring program will be notified of their selection or non-selection by the department.

The application referral and potential interview conducted at the departmental level does not imply that applicants have met all Minimum Qualification Requirements. A thorough review of all applications received will be conducted by the Department of Human Resources Development and all applicants will be notified of the final disposition.

Salary: $5,527 to $6,728 per month (SR-22, Step D to I)

Note:

Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors. A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

Contracts Specialist (MED-QUEST) - position is a fully independent worker level, coordinates and participates in the administration of contracts entered into by the State's QUEST medical assistance program, including establishing contracts with assigned health plans and individual providers to provide comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral health services to eligible individuals and families. Responsibilities also include working closely with divisional staff and representatives of the health plans in monitoring and evaluating the performance of contracted parties to assure compliance with the terms and conditions of the contracts;

serving as a liaison for the State's medical assistance program with contracted parties, recipients, and other programs, agencies and/or individuals; coordinating and participating in the evaluation of contract proposals and recommending additional terms and conditions, if necessary; and participating in rate negotiations. This position also participates in assessing administrative requirements and contributes in other areas based on the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of assigned health plans;

is involved in the development of new medical assistance programs; and performs other related duties as assigned.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements: LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Education:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. General

Experience:

Two and one-half (1-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the development and/or administration of contracts which significantly involved one or a combination of the following:
1. Preparing proposals or formal requests for proposals for contractual services which involved the application of professional judgement and analysis in determining contract terms and conditions and/or developing proposals to meet such requirements OR 2. Evaluating, developing, negotiating, or revising the content of proposals and/or contracts OR 3. Monitoring and evaluating the performance of contracted parties to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions stipulated in the contracts AND In addition, either concurrently or separately from the Specialized Experience, there must…