Senior Deputy Director (HCA/MAD #10110904)

$51.26 - $82.02 Hourly

$106,629 - $170,606 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 96

Posting Details

This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

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 Senior Deputy Director will:

• Provide strategic management and operational oversight governing Medicaid services within The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA):
• Ensure that the state's Medicaid program operates efficiently, complies with state and federal regulations and aligns with legislative and stakeholder priorities;
• Provide supervision and leadership of key division bureaus and sections;
• Oversee many of the major functions of a Medicaid program including, but not limited to:
  • State and Federal compliance
  • Eligibility
  • Systems
  • Managed care oversight
  • Long term care services
  • Waiver and state plans
  • Active litigation
  • System improvements
  • Fulfilling legislative mandates
  
  
  How does it get done?
  
  The Senior Deputy Director is responsible for:
  
  • Overseeing multiple Medical Assistance Division (MAD) bureaus and units, ensuring effective Medicaid program management;
  • Providing regulatory and policy oversight to align Medicaid operations with federal and state requirements;
  • Managing strategic initiatives that enhance Medicaid services and operational efficiencies;
  • Negotiating and overseeing contracts with Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) and other Medicaid partners;
  • Interfacing with state government, legislators, and executive leadership to support Medicaid policy development and implementation;
  • Supervising Assistant Deputies that oversee multiple bureaus/Medicaid functions and providing direct support and coverage to the Medicaid Director.
  
  
  Who are the customers?
  
  
  • New Mexico residents eligible for Medicaid;
  • Internal staff and HCA leadership;
  • State agencies, Legislators, and Policymakers who shape healthcare policy;
  • Healthcare providers and community stakeholders.
  
  
  Ideal Candidate
  
  The Ideal Candidate has:
  
  • Extensive experience in legal analysis, research and writing including state and federal policy;
  • Experience with New Mexico state government operations;
  • Experience supervising, training and mentoring staff;
  • A Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school;
  • Experience with New Mexico state government processes, legislative frameworks, and regulatory structures;
  • Experience with public health law or healthcare policy implementation, and strategic planning;
  • A working knowledge of federal Medicaid laws, state healthcare regulations, and inter-agency coordination;
  • The ability to collaborate with legislators, executive leadership, and state agencies to advance policy initiatives;
  • Strong leadership, strategic planning, supervisory experience and operational management skills.
  
  
  Minimum Qualification
  
  A Master's degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university and twelve (12) years of executive level experience with a broad business strategy 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 eighteen (18) years may substitute for the required education and experience. A hiring agency will designate a portion of the required experience to include senior level executive management 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.
  
  Employment Requirements
  
  Must possess and maintain valid driver's license.
  
  Working Conditions
  
  Work is performed in an office and field setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT), extensive personal computer and telephone usage, and daily contact with adult offenders and/or inmates.
  
  Supplemental Information
  
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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.