Policy Advisor

Policy Advisor

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is excited to offer a competitive opportunity to serve as the Policy Advisor in the High Needs Support Division. Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
This position serves as policy management support to the Director of High Needs Supports to ensure the agency's compliance largely with Developmental Disability (DD) policy and Brain Injury Services, in addition to other projects. Compliance with laws and regulations is critical to ensure that quality health services are provided to vulnerable citizens of the Commonwealth. This position is responsible for managing/directing an array of planning, performance measurement, evaluation, policy, economic forecasting, or research projects critical to the agency's mission.

It also may monitor other smaller special projects and programs (such as BI out of state placements) that impact the Department of Medical Assistance Services. The position, in turn, applies that knowledge of policy analysis, research methodologies, project management technologies, planning, performance measurement, and management principles and practices toward the improvement of programs and compliance with laws and regulations. This position may represent the Division Director in Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) projects and other external agencies pertinent to the projects related to complex policy, planning, performance, regulatory, and legislative matters.

The business needs for this position have in office requirements to include but are not limited to attending internal and external meetings and training. Located in beautiful Central Virginia, the Richmond area puts you just 2 hours from the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia Beach and Washington DC. To learn more about the Richmond, VA area visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is working to improve the health and well-being of Virginians through access to high quality health care coverage.

DMAS wants talented individuals who can align their experience with the mission of the agency and its core values – service, collaboration, trust, problem solving and adaptability. At the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) we encourage and promote that you Come as you are | Become who you want to be | That is our promise.

Competitive candidates will meet these minimum qualifications:
Considerable knowledge of administrative processes, principles of management, policy and regulatory development. Extensive knowledge of administrative functions in large complex governmental health care organizations financial and programmatic issues affecting state agencies. Extensive working experience interpreting principles and practices of public administration/ management, programs and policies. Considerable knowledge of philosophies associated with continuous quality improvement, person-centered planning, and customer focused service delivery.

Considerable work experience in project management required to include planning, organizing, implementing, and monitoring large scale/time sensitive projects. Extensive knowledge and use operating personal computers in utilizing various word processing, spreadsheet, project management and/or database applications. Considerable knowledge interpretating and application of federal, state laws/regulations as it relates to Medicaid. Considerable experience meeting deadlines, managing multiple priorities, and leading others.

Considerable experience engaging with internal/external stakeholders.

Competitive candidates should meet these additional considerations:
Working knowledge of data analysis, team dynamics and legislative procedures.