Policy Advisor/Chief of Staff - 00056341
Apply NowCompany: Georgia Department of Community Health
Location: Atlanta, GA 30349
Description:
Salary: $73,821.60 - $105,000.00 Annually
Location : Hybrid - Atlanta, GA
Job Type: Full-Time Salaried
Job Number: 2023-04332
Division: Medical Assistance Plans Division (MAP)
Unit: MAP Executive Director Office
Opening Date: 03/26/2025
Closing Date: 4/9/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Pay Grade: P
The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) is one of Georgia's four health agencies serving the state's growing population of over 10 million people. DCH serves as the lead agency for Medicaid, oversees the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) and Healthcare Facility Regulation, impacting one in four Georgians.
Through effective planning, purchasing and oversight, DCH provides access to affordable, quality health care to millions of Georgians, including some of the state's most vulnerable and under-served populations. Six enterprise offices support the work of the agency's three program divisions. DCH employees are based in Atlanta, Cordele and across the state.
DCH is committed to providing superior Customer Service and Communication, embracing Teamwork and fostering Accountability to ensure that our internal and external customers and stakeholders feel included, respected, engaged and secure.
DCH is currently seeking a Policy Advisor/Chief of Staff for the Medical Assistance Plans Executive Director's Office The candidate will act as Chief of Staff to the Executive Director and work on the highest level of policy planning, development, and implementation within the organization for the Medical Assistance Plans Executive Director. The days and frequency in the office can change at any time during employment based on the business needs of the organization.
Job Responsibilities
Plans and assists with operational and programmatic activities for a department, agency or facility. Recommends and implements policies and procedures. Directs subordinate managers and staff. Will provide some direction and influence on agency policy. Provides leadership across multiple units, departments, and/or regions.
Assists the Medical Assistance Plans Executive Director in policy research, development, and implementation.
Takes the lead in developing implementation strategies for new and existing policies.
Ensures the Executive Director of the Medical Assistance Plans Division is kept informed of programmatic activities including the status of new and ongoing initiatives.
Acts as ambassador on behalf of the Executive Director and the Division when necessary.
Stays abreast of changes in state and federal policy and regulations, both implemented and proposed, that impact the Division and brings them to the Executive Director.
Identifies division-wide areas for improvement; makes informed recommendations to resolve identified areas of concern.
Collaborate with the executive team to develop and execute strategic initiatives. Help define organizational goals and objectives.
Oversee special projects and initiatives on behalf of the executive. Coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure timely completion of projects.
As needed, lead project management activities where a clearly identified subject matter expert may not be available.
Consults with Division Leadership team members for input and recommendations when evaluating and assessing the impacts of proposed courses of action.
Provides guidance, coaching, and feedback to Division directors and subordinate managers in regard to policy implementation.
At the Executive Director's direction, delegates tasks, establishes deadlines, and holds self and others to a standard of accountability.
May supervise staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field AND Five years of experience managing professional level staff OR Nine years of experience AND Five years of management experience at the level equivalent to area of assignment OR Five years of experience at the lower level Sr Mgr, Business Ops (GSM012). Note: An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis.
AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates, who in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess the following:
Experience working with Medicaid programs, which may include program administration, policy development, and/or beneficiary experience.
Experience in State of Georgia government.
General knowledge of health policy and current state and federal health issues.
Three or more years of executive level management experience.
Ability to see complex projects through to completion with a minimum oversight.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Extremely well organized and detail oriented.
Ability to stay calm & work under pressure towards deadlines and adjust to changing priorities.
Ability to work independently without constant oversight.
Proficient Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
Proficient with Outlook.
Additional Information
The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) is one of Georgia's four health agencies serving the state's growing population of over 10 million people. DCH serves as the lead agency for Medicaid, oversees the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) and Healthcare Facility Regulation, impacting one in four Georgians.
Through effective planning, purchasing and oversight, DCH provides access to affordable, quality health care to millions of Georgians, including some of the state's most vulnerable and under-served populations. Six enterprise offices support the work of the agency's three program divisions. DCH employees are based in Atlanta, Cordele and across the state.
DCH is committed to providing superior Customer Service and Communication, embracing Teamwork and fostering Accountability to ensure that our internal and external customers and stakeholders feel included, respected, engaged and secure.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.
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The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Personnel Department. Do you accept these conditions?
02
Are you a current employee of the Georgia Department of Community Health or an attached agency?
03
Are you a veteran?
04
Please select which of the following best describes your education.
05
How many years of experience do you have managing professional level staff?
06
How many years of work experience do you have in State Government?
07
How many years of experience do you have in the development, analysis and/or implementation of public policy?
08
How many years of recent experience do you have in a similar role with a previous government agency that has a focus on public education in or outside of healthcare?
Required Question
Location : Hybrid - Atlanta, GA
Job Type: Full-Time Salaried
Job Number: 2023-04332
Division: Medical Assistance Plans Division (MAP)
Unit: MAP Executive Director Office
Opening Date: 03/26/2025
Closing Date: 4/9/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Pay Grade: P
The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) is one of Georgia's four health agencies serving the state's growing population of over 10 million people. DCH serves as the lead agency for Medicaid, oversees the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) and Healthcare Facility Regulation, impacting one in four Georgians.
Through effective planning, purchasing and oversight, DCH provides access to affordable, quality health care to millions of Georgians, including some of the state's most vulnerable and under-served populations. Six enterprise offices support the work of the agency's three program divisions. DCH employees are based in Atlanta, Cordele and across the state.
DCH is committed to providing superior Customer Service and Communication, embracing Teamwork and fostering Accountability to ensure that our internal and external customers and stakeholders feel included, respected, engaged and secure.
DCH is currently seeking a Policy Advisor/Chief of Staff for the Medical Assistance Plans Executive Director's Office The candidate will act as Chief of Staff to the Executive Director and work on the highest level of policy planning, development, and implementation within the organization for the Medical Assistance Plans Executive Director. The days and frequency in the office can change at any time during employment based on the business needs of the organization.
Job Responsibilities
Plans and assists with operational and programmatic activities for a department, agency or facility. Recommends and implements policies and procedures. Directs subordinate managers and staff. Will provide some direction and influence on agency policy. Provides leadership across multiple units, departments, and/or regions.
Assists the Medical Assistance Plans Executive Director in policy research, development, and implementation.
Takes the lead in developing implementation strategies for new and existing policies.
Ensures the Executive Director of the Medical Assistance Plans Division is kept informed of programmatic activities including the status of new and ongoing initiatives.
Acts as ambassador on behalf of the Executive Director and the Division when necessary.
Stays abreast of changes in state and federal policy and regulations, both implemented and proposed, that impact the Division and brings them to the Executive Director.
Identifies division-wide areas for improvement; makes informed recommendations to resolve identified areas of concern.
Collaborate with the executive team to develop and execute strategic initiatives. Help define organizational goals and objectives.
Oversee special projects and initiatives on behalf of the executive. Coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure timely completion of projects.
As needed, lead project management activities where a clearly identified subject matter expert may not be available.
Consults with Division Leadership team members for input and recommendations when evaluating and assessing the impacts of proposed courses of action.
Provides guidance, coaching, and feedback to Division directors and subordinate managers in regard to policy implementation.
At the Executive Director's direction, delegates tasks, establishes deadlines, and holds self and others to a standard of accountability.
May supervise staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field AND Five years of experience managing professional level staff OR Nine years of experience AND Five years of management experience at the level equivalent to area of assignment OR Five years of experience at the lower level Sr Mgr, Business Ops (GSM012). Note: An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis.
AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates, who in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess the following:
Experience working with Medicaid programs, which may include program administration, policy development, and/or beneficiary experience.
Experience in State of Georgia government.
General knowledge of health policy and current state and federal health issues.
Three or more years of executive level management experience.
Ability to see complex projects through to completion with a minimum oversight.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Extremely well organized and detail oriented.
Ability to stay calm & work under pressure towards deadlines and adjust to changing priorities.
Ability to work independently without constant oversight.
Proficient Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
Proficient with Outlook.
Additional Information
The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) is one of Georgia's four health agencies serving the state's growing population of over 10 million people. DCH serves as the lead agency for Medicaid, oversees the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) and Healthcare Facility Regulation, impacting one in four Georgians.
Through effective planning, purchasing and oversight, DCH provides access to affordable, quality health care to millions of Georgians, including some of the state's most vulnerable and under-served populations. Six enterprise offices support the work of the agency's three program divisions. DCH employees are based in Atlanta, Cordele and across the state.
DCH is committed to providing superior Customer Service and Communication, embracing Teamwork and fostering Accountability to ensure that our internal and external customers and stakeholders feel included, respected, engaged and secure.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.
01
The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Personnel Department. Do you accept these conditions?
- Yes
- No
02
Are you a current employee of the Georgia Department of Community Health or an attached agency?
- No
- Full Time Employee
- Part Time Employee
- Temp or Contractor
- Intern
- Volunteer
03
Are you a veteran?
- Yes
- No
04
Please select which of the following best describes your education.
- PHD
- Juris Doctorate
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- High School Diploma
05
How many years of experience do you have managing professional level staff?
- None
- 1 yr to less than 3 yrs
- 3 yrs to less than 6 yrs
- 6 yrs to less than 10 yrs
- 10 yrs to less than 15 yrs
- 15 yrs or more
06
How many years of work experience do you have in State Government?
- 3 years or more
- 1-2 years
- None
07
How many years of experience do you have in the development, analysis and/or implementation of public policy?
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 4 years
- 5 years or more
- No experience
08
How many years of recent experience do you have in a similar role with a previous government agency that has a focus on public education in or outside of healthcare?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1yr to less than 3 yrs
- 3 yrs to less than 5yrs
- More than 5 yrs
Required Question