Senior Clinical Program Manager Remote in Des Moines, Iowa

Senior Clinical Program Manager - (Remote in Des Moines, Iowa)

Date

City

Des Moines

State

IA

Country

United States

Working time

Full-time

Maximus is seeking a Senior Clinical Program Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Iowa CSA program, a critical role accountable for overall contract performance and high‑quality service delivery. This position oversees day‑to‑day program operations through a structured management team, ensuring contractual SLAs are consistently achieved and workflows function efficiently. The Senior Clinical Program Manager works with senior management to conduct program budgeting and P&L, ensures appropriate staffing levels, serves as the primary point of contact for the state client, and partners closely with IT, project, and internal stakeholders to maintain effective systems and processes.

This leader proactively identifies and resolves operational or workflow risks, driving contract compliance, performance excellence, and sustained client satisfaction.

Position is contingent upon contract award.

This is a fully remote position; however, candidates must reside in the state of Iowa within 1 hour of Des Moines.

About the Program: The IA CSA (Iowa Core Standardize Assessments) will conduct clinical assessments for individuals seeking enrollment into all Iowa Medicaid Waivers or to conduct clinical reassessments for Medicaid Waiver Recipients.

Why Maximus?

• 🔄 Work/Life Balance Support - Flexibility tailored to your needs!
• 💰 Competitive Compensation - Bonuses based on performance included!
• 🛡️ Comprehensive Insurance Coverage - Choose from various plans, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and partially funded HSA. Additionally, enjoy Life insurance benefits and discounts on Auto, Home, Renter's, and Pet insurance.
• 🌟 Future Planning - Prepare for retirement with our 401K Retirement Savings plan and Company Matching.
• 🏝️ Unlimited Time Off Package - Enjoy UTO, Holidays, and extended sick leave, along with Short and Long Term Disability coverage.
• 🌱 Holistic Wellness Support - Access resources for physical, emotional, and financial wellness through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 🏆 Recognition Platform - Acknowledge and appreciate outstanding employee contributions.
• 📚 Tuition Reimbursement - Invest in your ongoing education and development.
• 🎁 Employee Perks and Discounts - Additional benefits and discounts exclusively for employees.
• 🌟 Maximus Wellness Program and Resources - Access a range of wellness programs and resources tailored to your needs.
• 📚 Professional Development Opportunities - Participate in training programs, workshops, and conferences.
• 📝 Licensures and Certifications - Maximus assumes the expenses associated with renewing licenses and certifications for its employees.

• Assists the leadership with the day‑to‑day running of the core functional areas to ensure compliance with the prime contract, all subsequent amendments, program business rules, as well as state and federal regulations.
• Analyzes daily, weekly, and monthly reports for performance measurement and efficiencies.
• Participates with project and executive management to establish strategic plans, objectives, initiatives, and work plans.
• Assists the leadership in efforts to facilitate a functional, motivated, and cohesive project team.
• Directly supervises and manages key Project staff as determined by the leadership.
• Works with Project and executive management to develop, monitor and revise performance goals and objectives for the project and staff. Monitors achievement of those goals.
• Provides direction to team members and resolves problems in a timely and professional manner.
• Assists in the creation and implementation of innovative methodologies, process improvements and corrective action plans to continually streamline and improve project operations, outcomes, and quality.
• Develops, modifies, and executes project policies, ensuring all project team members comply.
• Meets all standards established for this position as outlined in the corresponding annual performance criteria and bonus template for this position.
• Respo…