Public Assistance Programs Officer; PCN

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This Individual Position is Exempt from the Hiring Freeze. Qualified Applicants are Encouraged To Apply.

Welcome to the Department of Health. We'd be delighted to have you join our team. If you envision yourself in this role and are ready to start an exciting career with us, apply today!

This position is open to Alaskan Residents only. Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify. This position is currently located in Juneau. The position may be in Anchorage, Bethel, Fairbanks, Homer, Juneau, Kenai, Ketchikan, Kodiak, Nome, Sitka or Wasilla, depending upon the location of the most qualified candidate.

• Lead and oversee Medicaid program operations to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and policies.
• Develop, implement, and update Medicaid policies, procedures, and program guidance.
• Analyze legislation and regulatory changes and draft solutions to support program goals.
• Provide leadership and direction on complex Medicaid eligibility, policy, and program issues.
• Collaborate with federal agencies, state partners, and stakeholders to improve program effectiveness and ensure quality service delivery

The Division of Public Assistance (DPA) is dedicated to supporting Alaskans in need by providing them with the basic living expenses and promoting self-sufficiency. We treat individuals and families with respect and strive to help them achieve greater independence while valuing their cultural, geographic, and economic diversity. We are responsible managers of the public programs entrusted to us. We aim to achieve success by focusing on continuous improvement.

The Division of Public Assistance is devoted to developing and sustaining a quality workforce by developing staff and encouraging career advancement within the agency. You will have the opportunity to develop skills and build knowledge and competencies to assist you in your future career goals. We believe in your career growth and advancement opportunities within our division. We provide a competitive benefits package, flexible work schedules, and job stability.

Working with us offers a unique and ever-changing experience that is both challenging and rewarding. Our aim is to develop a more modern and adaptable system that can better serve Alaskans.

The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following position-specific competencies in addition to the minimum qualifications listed below:

• Program Oversight: Plans, coordinates, and monitors programs to ensure that federal, state, and/or local government program requirements and plans are met, providing professional consultation on the specialized services of the program or associated project(s).
• Strategic Thinking: Formulates objectives and priorities; implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks.
• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

• May require travel both within and outside of the State

This job class uses competency-based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application (through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities in
• Federal and state laws, regulations, and policies governing the administration of public assistance programs;
• Budgetary and fiscal practices related to public assistance programs; and
• Public relations, personnel administration, and office practices, methods and procedures
• equivalent to those typically gained by:
  Professional experience in the administration of public assistance programs; interpretation of public assistance eligibility requirements or regulations; or administration, management, or supervision of an automated medical payment system, such as may be gained in a hospital, large medical clinic, or medical insurance company.

At the time of the interview, please provide the following: