Position Information

NY HELPSNo

55-b/c EligibleNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitlePrincipal Health Care Management Systems Analyst - 87751

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade27

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $111708 to $137590 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address OHIP/ Division of Finance and Rate Setting /Bureau of Mental Hygiene Services Rate Setting

99 Washington Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12260

Job Specifics

Duties Description This incumbent will lead multiple teams of financial analysts within Bureau of Mental Hygiene Rate Setting within OHIP’s Division of Finance and Rate Setting (DFRS) in the management of rate setting activities for a variety of mental health and addiction services, as well as 1915c waiver services for special populations. The incumbent will also be responsible for overseeing the Department’s participation in the Consolidated Fiscal Reporting System.

The incumbent will manage several state forces and consultant staff in the development of Medicaid rate methodologies, State Plan and 1915c waiver amendments, and the development of policies and regulations to support these programs. In addition, the incumbent will lead staff responsible for the collection and analysis of cost report data and work closely with providers to ensure the accuracy and reliability of reporting measures.

Further, the incumbent will be responsible for developing and training new and existing staff in advanced analytical methods, data collection and analysis, and the review and analysis of the wide range of federal and state policies and requirements relevant to the program areas listed above.

This position also requires extensive collaboration with various stakeholders including fiscal, legal, and program staff within the Department and other State Agencies, consultants, state auditors, advocates, and service providers.

Oversight duties include leading a team to:
• Calculate and load the Medicaid FFS rates in the eMedNY system;
• Track, analyze, and project rates on a quarterly and annual basis;
• Develop, organize, and improve policy and procedures for rate setting in assigned areas;
• Prepare State Plan Amendments (SPAs) and state regulations;
• Organize rate and utilization data, reports, and policies for executive staff review and record keeping;
• Maintain rate information on the Department’s public websites; and
• Research, review, and interpret relevant state and federal statutory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications Current New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Principal Health Care Management Systems Analyst, SG-27, OR; Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title allocated to SG-25 or higher, and eligible to transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

Preferred Qualifications: Strong critical thinking skills, exceptional analytical skills using Microsoft Excel, and an ability to solve problems independently. Professional work experience should include familiarity with the State's Medicaid data systems including eMedNY and the Medicaid Data Warehouse.

The candidate must have knowledge of the NYS Medicaid program, experience interacting with other State Agencies including the Office of Mental Health, Office of Addiction Services and Supports, the Division of the Budget and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

The successful candidate will also have experience managing one or more analysts in health care financial analysis and/or rate setting activities and have demonstrated success developing and training new staff.

Additional Comments When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.

This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.

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.

The 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 of the position (beginning of the salary range). 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, CD/PHCMSA/87751

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, 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 CD/PHCMSA/87751 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, CD/PHCMSA/87751, 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.