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6/23/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
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Information Systems Manager
Pay Grade18
Salary
$92,129.76 - $94,892.88 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH FULL TIME INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY 18A 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Cabinet for Health & Family Services Department for Medicaid Services
Location
275 East Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40621 USA
Description
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify thetelecommuting arrangement at any time.
The Department for Medicaid Services (DMS) provides health care access for eligible low-income residents ofKentucky including children, families, pregnant women, the aged and the disabled, as well as a number ofprograms and services directed at specific eligibility and medical needs. DMS strives each day to meet themission of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to be a diverse and inclusive organization providingprograms, services, and supports that protect and promote the health and well-being of all Kentuckians andtheir communities.
The Division of Quality and Population Health is comprised of four branches: Behavioral Health Innovation,Population Health, Quality, and Research and Analytics. The division is seeking to fill the Information SystemsManager position within the Research and Analytics Branch.
The Information Systems Manager oversees and collaborates with research and analytics staff to lead thedivision's analytical efforts and to provide technical expertise and support to the other branches. Workingcollaboratively across the division, this role supports the shared goal of achieving optimal, high-qualityphysical and mental health outcomes for all Kentucky Medicaid members.
Join a team of dedicated, professional, and compassionate individuals committed to improving health outcomesand overall quality of life for Kentuckians by addressing the physical health, mental health, andsocioeconomic factors that influence their well-being.
Learn more about us at: https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dms/Pages/default.aspx
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federalgovernment with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will onlyuse E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify,or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of HomelandSecurity (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Manage staff within the Research and Analytics Branch, including attendance oversight, timesheetapproval, performance evaluations, training coordination, and identification of hiring needs.
- Identify, evaluate, and recommend system requirements and enhancements to support the division's data andreporting needs.
- Provide technical and analytical support to the division by generating reports, developing dashboards,and conducting data analysis, including trend and comparative analyses, for all relevant division projects.
- Participate in trainings, meetings, and conferences to maintain current knowledge of systems, tools, andindustry best practices.
- Prepare and deliver clear oral and written communications regarding branch operations to the generalpublic, courts, legislators, and local, state, and federal government partners.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Experience managing or supporting information systems, data platforms, or analytics environments.
- Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and visualization tools (e.g., SQL, Power BI, Tableau, orsimilar).
- Ability to translate program and business needs into technical system requirements and solutions.
- Experience developing dashboards, reports, and performance metrics to support decision-making.
- Supervisory or team leadership experience, including project coordination and staff development.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical information to non-technical audiences.
- Experience with healthcare, Medicaid, public health, or government systems preferred.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree OR a graduate of a college or university with an associate's degree in IT or related field OR certification in an IT related field.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Five years of professional experience in computer programming, systems analysis, systems support, or computer operating systems.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:A master's degree in computer science will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:Two years of additional experience in computer programming, systems analysis, computer operations, business or public administration, statistics, research, or a related field will substitute for the education requirement.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):NONE
Working Conditions
Incumbents working in this job title typically perform duties in an office setting.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Leeana Trainer at Leeana.Trainer@ky.gov or 502-564-9444.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D