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State of Missouri · 6 hours ago

Systems Funding Coordinator (MHD& FSD)

Jefferson City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

The State of Missouri is seeking a Systems Funding Coordinator to contribute to MO HealthNet’s mission of building a sustainable Medicaid program. This role involves financial management for information system projects related to Missouri Medicaid and requires collaboration with various state departments and federal partners.

AgricultureGovernmentInformation Technology

Responsibilities

FSD/MHD-Work with business owners and project managers/coordinators across multiple State Departments to create Advance Planning Documents (APDs) and necessary supporting documents for enhanced funding requests

FSD/MHD-Write, review, and track APDs, contract amendments, project assessment quotations, scopes of work, detailed project budgets, and supporting documentation

FSD/MHD-Initiate the timely submission of APDs and contracts to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

MHD manage, track, and communicate out the related CMS(MHD) correspondence to business owners and financial staff

FSD contracts to key federal partners, and USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), manage, track, and communicate out the related correspondence to business owners and financial staff

FSD/MHD-Interact with CMS staff on a regular basis to coordinate submission and review of funding and contracting requests

FSD/MHD-Review and become a subject matter expert in all federal guidance related to enhance funding for information system projects

FSD/MHD-Ensure that all enhanced funding requests align with guidance provided by CMS(MHD) and federal partners (FSD) the State’s mission, the overall Medicaid Enterprise System strategy, and the Department’s Public Assistance Cost Allocation Plan

FSD/MHD-Establish, track, and manage project budgets and actual project expenditures, including staff time and contractor costs

FSD/MHD-Work with Department and Division financial staff to ensure correct reporting and claiming of project expenditures, including review of CMS(MHD) expenditure reports

FSD/MHD-Assist business owners in contract monitoring, which includes tracking system related SLAs and metrics, as well as supporting and/or performing calculation of any potential damages

FSD/MHD- Assist financial staff in preparing and monitoring the annual Information Systems budget request, budget book(s), and spend plan

FSD/MHD- Work with the Certification Team(s) to support the development and reporting of outcomes and performance metrics related to enhanced funding and system certification

FSD/MHD- Participate in development of information system strategies, and completion of information system assessments and evaluations required by the federal or state government

FSD/MHD-Assist with development and implementation of financial approval and reporting policies and processes related to information system enhanced funding

Qualification

Budget ManagementGrant WritingProject ManagementFederal Funding KnowledgeHealthcare ExperienceCommunication SkillsSelf-OrganizationMedicaidAnalytical SkillsProblem SolvingLeadership Experience

Required

A Bachelor's degree

Four or more years of professional experience in project, budget, or financial management or grant writing and management

Preferred

Master's degree in Business or Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field

Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Project Management Professional (PMP), or similar certification

Six or more years of professional experience, preferably in Medicaid, social services, and/or healthcare

Ability to read and interpret state and federal laws, regulations, and rules

Ability to think independently, and solve problems quickly and creatively

Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of people, both orally and in writing. Written communication may include reports and requests for proposals

Ability to self-organize and prioritize work in an ever-changing environment

Strong understanding of project management with multiple stakeholders and competing deadlines

Basic understanding of the Missouri healthcare landscape with a focus on the Medicaid population