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AHCCCS Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
Accountability, Community, Innovation, Leadership, Passion, Quality, Respect, Courage, Teamwork
The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), Arizona's Medicaid agency, is driven by its mission to deliver comprehensive, cost-effective health care to Arizonans in need. AHCCCS is a nationally acclaimed model among Medicaid programs and a recipient of multiple awards for excellence in workplace effectiveness and flexibility.
AHCCCS employees are passionate about their work, committed to high performance, and dedicated to serving the citizens of Arizona. Among government agencies, AHCCCS is recognized for high employee engagement and satisfaction, supportive leadership, and flexible work environments, including remote work opportunities. With career paths for seasoned professionals in a variety of fields, entry-level positions, and internship opportunities, AHCCCS offers meaningful career opportunities in a competitive industry.
Come join our dynamic and dedicated team.

Job Location:

Address:  150 N. 18th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Must Reside in Arizona. Salary:  $85,000 - $91,000
Grade: 23 FLSA Status: Exempt
Closing Date:  Open Until Filled This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the agency's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Job Summary:

A career in public service awaits you. COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

A great benefit of working for the State of Arizona is a fantastic work/life balance. State employees enjoy challenging work, popular remote work options, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and career growth opportunities. The State of Arizona ranks #30 in Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America! This recognition honors organizations that champion employee wellbeing through innovative health programs, inclusive wellness initiatives, and a culture rooted in care.

Position is responsible for determining the best application of resources for automated systems development; the development and improvement of policy and procedures; management of all projects in the department to successful completion; and the development of appropriate project budgets and monitoring adherence to budget limits. Responsible for planning, directing and managing the activities of a staff of Project Leaders, Programmer/Analysts and Business Analysts who are assigned to the Web Online Transaction Processing Unit within Applications Systems. If you have experience with software development and C#.NET this could be a great opportunity for you!

Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Manage and direct the ISD Web Online Transaction Processing Applications Systems.
Develop and mentor staff assigned to the department including establishing training plans and career paths.
Ensure that all work in the department is performed according to policy and procedures.
Prepare management and status reports.
Attending various meetings, classes, seminars, and demonstrations.
Participate in the hiring process for the department.
Establish Information Services Division Policy and Procedures.
Establish Operational/Strategic planning for the department.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge:
Strategic planning in order to develop goals/objectives for the department
Management principles in order to mentor and lead staff toward the successful completion of assignments
Computer science in order to determine the best application of resources for automated systems development
Federal regulations in order to maximize the federal match on state spending
Principles of AMS in order to apply continuous process improvement to department policies, processes and procedures
Project management in order to effectively manage projects and resources
Current technologies in order to perform accurate technology assessments for projects and strategic planning
Skills:
Written and verbal communications skills to allow effective communication with upper management, peers, subordinates, clients, and customers
Self-motivated, goal oriented, well organized, and performs effectively under pressure
Good listening skills, good training techniques
Abilities:
Establish and maintain effective policies and procedures regarding the operation of the department
Plan based on the goals and objectives of the department
Manage the department effectively
Analyze and resolve a wide variety of problems
Work in a fast paced, quickly changing environment, and culturally diverse setting
Apply the principles of AMS and SDLC to make improvement in the department

Qualifications:

Minimum:
Bachelor's degree plus 3 or more years of experience in related discipline (or equivalent experience).
Preferred:
A combination of formal training and a basic aptitude for the discipline, i.e., principles of communication and problem solving. 5 years of work experience in a Systems Project Lead or Management position.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Successfully pass fingerprint background check, prior employment verifications and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency's ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
Travel may be required for State business. Employees who drive on state business must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona, there are:
10 paid holidays per year
Paid Vacation and Sick time off (13 and 12 days per year respectively) - start earning it your 1st day (prorated for part-time employees)
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child. Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here.
Other Leaves - Bereavement, civic duty, and military.
A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
A robust and affordable insurance plan, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
Participation eligibility in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications)
RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy
A variety of learning and career development opportunities

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Lifetime Pension Benefit Program
Administered through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
Defined benefit plan that provides for life-long income upon retirement.
Required participation for Long-Term Disability (LTD) and ASRS Retirement plan.
Pre-taxed payroll contributions begin after a 27-week waiting period (prior contributions may waive the waiting period).
Deferred Retirement Compensation Program
Voluntary participation.
Program administered through Nationwide.
Tax-deferred retirement investments through payroll deductions.

Contact Us:

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing careers@azahcccs.gov.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

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