Administrative Operations Manager II / Hunger Initiative Coordinator (HCA/MAD #10106695)

$36.09 - $57.75 Hourly

$75,072 - $120,115 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 85

Posting Details

This job posting will be used to conduct ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

Our Vision

• Every New Mexican has access to affordable health care coverage through a coordinated and seamless health care system.

Our Mission

• We ensure that New Mexicans attain their highest level of health by providing whole-person, cost-effective, accessible, and high-quality health care and safety-net services.

Our Goals

• Leverage purchasing power and partnerships to create innovative policies and models of comprehensive health care coverage that improve the health and well-being of New Mexicans and the workforce.
• Achieve health equity by addressing poverty, discrimination, and lack of resources, building a New Mexico where everyone thrives.
• Implement innovative technology and data-driven decision-making to provide unparalleled, convenient access to services and information.
• Build the best team in state government by supporting employees' continuous growth and wellness.

Why does the job exist?

The Administrative Operations Manager II / Hunger Initiative Coordinator will:

• Serve Medicaid members in New Mexico and further drive Medicaid's ability to deliver high quality, whole person, equitable health care delivery with innovative new projects and resources.

How does it get done?

The Administrative Operations Manager II / Hunger Initiative Coordinator is responsible for:

• Developing strategic plans and implementing innovative new programs;
• Managing of all aspects of new program development, from contract procurement and oversight, policy priorities, budgetary investments, stakeholder engagement, delivery design, reporting and tracking, marketing, compliance, monitoring and measuring;
• Overseeing grant funded work, contract procurement, and other project management needs;
• Supporting management of stakeholder groups such as the Primary Care Council as well as other public and private stakeholders;
• Other responsibilities may include but not be limited to:
  • Strategically planning and developing goals and objectives to meet the intended goals of the project
  • Determining and allocating or redirecting resources as needed to meet the demands of the project
  • Recruiting and retaining public and private stakeholders to serve on advisory boards or councils
  
  
  Who are the customers?
  
  
  • Medical Assistance Division (MAD);
  • Health Care Authority (HCA) staff;
  • State of New Mexico.
  
  
  Ideal Candidate
  
  The Ideal Candidate has:
  
  • Interest in public health, Medicaid, or health policy;
  • Experience with project management theory and practice;
  • Experience proficiently working with multiple software tools including MS Office suite;
  • Exemplary written and verbal skills;
  • Experience publicly speaking with a demonstrated ability to engage stakeholders;
  • Experience compiling complex information and distilling it to be understandable to general populations;
  • Knowledge of Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), New Mexico Statutes Annotated (NMSA), and the New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC), and HIPAA.
  
  
  Minimum Qualification
  
  A Bachelor's degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university and eight (8) years of professional level experience with a light strategic impact directly related to the purpose of the position defined by the agency at the time of recruitment. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling twelve (12) years may substitute for the required education and experience. A hiring agency will designate a portion of the required experience to include management, supervisory and/or specialized experience. Any required licensure, certification or registration shall be defined at the time of recruitment and will be in addition to the above requirements.
  
  Substitution Table
  
  These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
  Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 12 years of experience 2 Associate's degree AND 10 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree AND 8 years of experience 4 Master's degree AND 6 years of experience 5 PhD degree AND 4 years of experience
  Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.
  If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.
  
  Employment Requirements
  
  Must possess and maintain valid driver's license.
  
  Working Conditions
  
  Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some travel may be required.
  
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  Agency Contact Information: Jolene Jaffa, (505) 690-9920. Email
  
  For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
  
  Bargaining Unit Position
  
  This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.