Manager Program Manager Jobs in Middle River, MD

GRADE

STD0020\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Developmental Disabilities Administration, Baltimore MD\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The Program Manager for Program Compliance and Integrity provides leadership and oversight for the Developmental Disabilities Administration's (DDA) Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver program and state-funded services. This position leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of DDA's quality, compliance, and program integrity framework to ensure services are delivered in accordance with federal and State requirements. This position promotes a culture of compliance, accountability, equity, and continuous improvement across the organization.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe position oversees quality assurance, quality improvement, compliance monitoring, and program integrity activities, including efforts to prevent, detect, and address fraud, waste, abuse, and improper payments. Responsibilities include establishing performance standards and outcomes, identifying systemic risks, overseeing corrective actions, and providing technical assistance to strengthen provider and program performance.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe position ensures compliance with CMS HCBS waiver assurances and federal quality requirements.\r\nOversees evidence collection, performance measure reporting, remediation activities, and\r\nfederally required reporting necessary to maintain waiver approval and federal funding.\r\nMeasure:\r\n Waiver assurance reports submitted timely and accurately.\r\n Evidence reports meet CMS requirements.\r\n Remediation activities are completed according to approved waiver methodologies.\r\n Federal and State audit requests are addressed within required timeframes.\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position serves as DDA's lead for CMS waiver assurance and HCBS program integrity requirements, ensuring compliance with federal regulations related to participant health and welfare, provider qualifications, incident management, financial accountability, and person-centered service delivery.\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position is responsible for monitoring and reporting waiver performance measures, preparing federally required evidence reports, coordinating audit and oversight activities, and leading quality improvement initiatives. The position coordinates and leads Regional Office Quality Enhancement teams, oversees Office of Health Care Quality performance measures, and assists with administrative duties for the DDA Waiver Advisory Council.\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position is subject to hybrid working conditions for the purpose of teleworking at a minimum of two (2) days per week.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidate must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business, Finance or related field from an accredited college or university and six years of health or human services administrative or professional experience, including three years at a supervisory or managerial level. Qualified candidates must also possess at least two years of work experience handling fraud, waste and abuse matters.\r\n\r\n\r\nA Master's degree from an accredited college or university substitutes for one year of the general experience and a Doctorate substitutes for two years of the general experience. Additional experience substitutes for the college degree on a year-for-year basis.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Desired candidates should possess experience in the following:\r\n1. Risk Management: Proven experience conducting risk assessments, compliance reviews, and program integrity activities.\r\n2. Data Literacy: Ability to analyze large sets of financial or programmatic data to identify aberrant billing practices, anomalies, and risk indicators.\r\n3. Reporting: Strong written and verbal skills for developing policies, guidance, and training materials, as well as briefing senior stakeholders.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume must be uploaded to the application.\r\nApplicants 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).\r\nComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date.Information submitted after this date will not be added.\r\nIncorrect application forms will not be accepted.\r\nCandidates may remain on thecertified 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.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

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.\r\nIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested informationto 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.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.\r\nIf 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 orApplication.Help@maryland.gov.\r\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n