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

for more information about equivalencies:

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.

This position is currently remote with occasional in-person meetings in Frankfort, KY.

Public Health Analytics and Informatics is seeking a Medicaid Portfolio Manager to join the Medicaid team contracted with the State of Kentucky. The Medicaid Portfolio Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating a complex portfolio of Medicaid programs, services, and initiatives for the state. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the effective management of Medicaid resources, monitoring program performance, and implementing strategic improvements to enhance healthcare delivery and outcomes for Medicaid beneficiaries while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

• 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 DMS projects/programs, adhering to the DMS Project Tracker format.
• Collaborate with the Commissioner’s Office to provide consolidated project updates as per the agreed schedule.
• Offer project management (PM) and IT support to DMS Policy Directors and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure the standardization of project requirements and implementation strategies.
• Oversee project management initiatives, working with DMS PMO and Vendor PMO to streamline and standardize program/project execution as required.
• Support vendor and contract monitoring for all project initiatives, implementing a Vendor Performance Monitoring process across DMS vendors and assisting with contract compliance.
• Assist DMS Policy with project documentation in accordance with CMS guidance.
• Provide initial guidance on project funding, liaising with DMS Finance to secure and monitor funding utilization for all DMS projects. Current projects total over $1 billion.
• Collaborate with DMS PMO , Training, and IT teams on planning and implementation through all project related initiatives.
• Mentor and train emerging project managers in line with Project Management Institute (PMI) best practices.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes

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

02/26/2026

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Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship by University of Kentucky for an employment-based visa?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you knowledgeable of the Medicaid Waiver laws/regulations?
  • yes
  • no