Review Vacancy

Date Posted: 02/12/26
Applications Due: 02/23/26
Vacancy ID: 209479

Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleHealth Program Director 1 - 91555

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade664

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $127507 to $160911 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Office of Health Insurance Programs, Division of Finance and Rate Setting

One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Job Specifics

Duties Description This position functions as the Director of the Bureau of Fiscal Policy and Management. Duties will relate to the coordination and implementation of various programs across OHIP. The incumbent will be responsible for directing, managing and overseeing a growing staff of 40+ employees; provide expertise and advice to the OHIP executive team and other departments/agencies about policy decisions and implementation activities related to OHIP's contracts, audits and fiscal needs; Support the management and oversight of over 400 contracts within OHIP, including but not limited to the creation of new contracts and amendments to existing contracts as well as providing oversight of payment related vouchers and invoices associated with all expenditure plan and Non-Personnel Services (NPS) expenses; Supervise and develop direct reports, including developing direct report management and leadership skills within their areas of operation, and submit timely probation and performance evaluations while encouraging professional skills development; Assist with federal waiver and grant applications and implementation; Oversee all audits conducted by external organizations on the work performed by the OHIP including overseeing the audit process and ensuring the Office’s response addresses the findings of the audit and monitoring the implementation of the Office’s corrective action plan; Prepare Advance Planning Documents and tracking all Federal Financial Participation; other duties as requested.

Minimum Qualifications Eleven years of professional level work experience, two of which must have included managerial, decision-making, and/or oversight of a major health-related program or in the direction of a major administrative function of a large health related organization. A bachelor’s degree may be substituted for four years of the general professional experience; a master’s degree in an appropriate field may be substituted for an additional year of that experience.

Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have experience with State Finance Law, the Statewide Financial System, NYS Procurement guidelines and CMS and OIG audits. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and assist a team of 40+ staff. Experience with Medicare and Medicaid services, procedures, processes and rules.

Additional Comments The NYS Department of Health offers a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.

NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

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How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management Group

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street ESP Corning Tower, Room 2217

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference HPD1/AMS/91555 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, HPD1/AMS/91555, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.