Who: Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Division of Medicaid Services - Bureau of Fiscal Management
What: This position has lead responsibilities in the areas of budgeting, cost analysis planning, research, development and implementation of policies designed to encourage cost containment and promote program and departmental objectives in a large and complex health care program. These complex responsibilities entail the use of advanced budgeting and statistical concepts; program policy, planning, and development techniques; advanced oral and written communication skills; and extensive knowledge of Wisconsin Medicaid program policies.
This position has responsibility for monitoring portions of the $9 billion Medicaid budget, with multiple funding sources, for Medicaid payments to health management organizations and providers. This includes making monthly projections and estimating the fiscal impact of state or federal initiatives on such payments.
This position will work closely with the Section Chief, Bureau Director, and the Department’s Office of Strategic Finance in coordinating budget activities to ensure the technical and programmatic accuracy of appropriations and statutory language structure of budget initiatives. In addition, this position relates to a wide range of contacts including: high level Department, Division and Bureau managers, officials of other state agencies, federal officials, Legislators, lobbyists, professional organizations, Medicaid officials, and the Medicaid fiscal agent.
Qualifications:
• Experience analyzing, developing, and monitoring budgets in a complex regulatory environment such as government, business, or health care.
• Experience developing and analyzing policies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Well-qualified applicants will also have:
• Experience working with Medicaid, FoodShare, or BadgerCare, etc.
• Experience with state accounting, budget, or fiscal procedures.
• Experience utilizing evidence based practices or cost/benefit analysis for budget or policy development.
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