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CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, HEALTH CARE FINANCING & MEDICAID

PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR IV

Recruitment #24-005485-0012

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Introduction

GRADE

26

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Deputy Secretary for Health Care Financing & Medicaid, Baltimore, MD

Main Purpose of Job

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Health Care Financing and Medicaid Administration is an integral role and is responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of financial services, budgeting, forecasting, audits, and complex financial analysis of provider reimbursement, rate-setting, and financial recovery. Reporting directly to the Deputy Secretary, Health Care Financing and Medicaid Director, this senior leadership position is responsible for managing a budget of more than $14.5 billion in total funds.

The CFO is a key leader in carrying out the state's Medicaid program commitment to serve 1.7M Marylanders in accessing critical acute, outpatient, and behavioral health services. This role leads the entire umbrella of financial services for the Medicaid program, including oversight of budget, accounting, projections, personnel, lock box operations, data analytics and decision support, and rate setting activities. This role requires strong communication and problem-solving skills within the field of healthcare finance and is accountable to guide the Medicaid program through implementation of complex federal rules and regulations while simultaneously operating a sound and fiscally responsible program.

Strong collaboration skills are critical to this position. Key to this role is interdepartmental and cross agency collaboration, including strong collaboration with MDH Office of Central Finance, Department of Budget and Management, Hilltop Institute, Office of Legislative Services and Audits, and all other Medicaid offices and administrations within MDH.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in finance, accounting, budget, public administration, or related field; 10+ years of fiscal professional experience, strategic and business planning, or budgetary, including at least three years of which at a supervisory or management level. Industry experience within healthcare required. 

A master's degree, or CPA license, from an accredited college or university will substitute for 2 years of generic experience. Additional experience will substitute at the rate of one year of experience per 30 credit hours for the bachelor's degree.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred candidates should possess the following:

  • Experience managing budgets of more than $100 million.
  • Experience in knowledge of healthcare financing, including health insurance/managed care and accounting principles and practices.
  • Experience of large-scale budgetary processes and administration to include knowledge of state and federal Medicaid requirements. 
  • Experience in preparing written and oral analysis of financial projections and data.
  • Experience monitoring program compliance.
  • Experience managing resources and workflows to ensure operational goals are met successfully. 
  • Experience working as part of a matrixed organizational structure with strong record of collaboration to deliver outcomes.

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.  A cover letter and resume must accompany your application.  The cover letter and resume should be uploaded, in one file, under the resume portion of the application.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. 

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

The Maryland Department of Health offers the following benefits:

  • Meaningful Work
  • Excellent Health Benefits Package, including Medical, Vision, Prescription and Dental
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Reduced Child and Health Care)
  • Generous Leave Benefits (6 Personal Days, 12 Regular Holidays, Annual Leave, 15 Sick Days)
  • Retirement
  • Paid Parental Leave 
  • Flexible Work Schedules (where applicable)
  • Free Mass Transit (Baltimore metro area)

For a full list of the benefits of working for the State of Maryland, please click the link below:

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or [email protected]. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.



Click on a link below to apply for this position:

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View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here.
Apply via Paper Application. You may also download and complete the Paper Application here.

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