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Washington State Health Care Authority · 10 hours ago

Behavioral Health Delivery System Finance Unit Manager (WMS2/FS)

Olympia, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$88K/yr - $123K/yr

3+ years exp

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is dedicated to ensuring the health of Washington residents. The Behavioral Health Delivery System Finance Unit Manager will oversee fiscal functions supporting the state's Behavioral Health program, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and managing a substantial budget.

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Responsibilities

Develop and monitor compliance with the financial portions of Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization (BHASO) contracts

Oversee all statewide audit activities associated with fiscal portions of the BHASO contracts

Oversee the semi-annual communication and negotiations of fiscal contract exhibits with Behavioral Health Administrative Service Organizations (BHASO)

Oversee the creation of ad hoc high-level statistical and data-analyses as needed to support agency as well as external decision makers, particularly Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Office of Financial Management (OFM) and the Washington State Legislature

Oversee the development of financial models used in HCA budget decision packages and legislative fiscal notes totaling hundreds of millions annually

Oversee the development and process for monitoring Revenue and Expenditure reports provided by BHASOs and MCOs as appropriate and necessary for funding reviews

Interpret proposed state and federal legislation that fiscally impacts HCA and review/approve estimated of the fiscal impacts of these proposals

Oversee the reparation of and review and approve complex decision packages and fiscal notes for consideration by the HCA Director, Governor, and the Legislature that outline issues with current funding and/or initiate policy proposals to address anticipated future fiscal needs

Review and approve implementation/spending plans and cost/savings models for review by agency leadership, OFM, and the state Legislature

Manage staff within the BH Delivery System Finance Unit, including the development and oversight of daily budget operations, work schedules, prioritization of task for employees to align work assignments and projects with federal and state fiscal deadlines

Train, mentor, and develop direct reports in rates and finance section methods and procedures

Enhance the effectiveness of employees through timely appraisal and professional development opportunities

Resolve staff disputes and grievances and mediate conflict as necessary for all unit staff

Lead and coordinate workflow processes and procedures

Qualification

Managed Care knowledgeMedicaid policies knowledgeBudget management experienceFinancial analysis skillsMicrosoft Excel expertiseBehavioral Health experienceLegislative process knowledgeProject Management experienceStaff managementAnalytical problem solvingEffective communicationTeam facilitation

Required

Knowledge of Managed Care, Medicaid, and Medicare payment policies

Knowledge of federal Medicaid and Medicare statute (USC) codes (CFR), Medicaid State Plan, state laws (RCW), and regulations (WAC) that pertain to reimbursement and qualifications for Medicaid reimbursement

Previous experience with large budget responsibilities

Ability to see both big picture and minute budget data details

Expert/advanced level skill with Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of designing complex modeling, structuring ad-hoc data for use in pivot tables and composing nested formulas

Ability to creatively use resources to create and document work processes and analytical tools

Ability to analyze data, identify data needs, develop problem solving strategies, support ideas using data as evidence, develop goals and priorities, and establish benchmarks

Ability to analyze and research the differences among budgeted and forecasted expenditures and actual expenditures and effectively communicate the reason for the differences

Analytical skills for financial research and modeling in complex multi-system environment

Experience with Behavioral Health Programs and policies

Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex financial/analytical information for non-financial/analytical audiences

Must be able to communicate in a positive manner with diverse audiences and facilitate large and small teams

Experience communicating with an array of audiences, ranging from staff with little financial background to elected government officials and federal auditors

Ability to coordinate and build consensus among internal/external stakeholders toward the development of departmental and legislative initiatives

Ability to develop and review complex written materials and provide detailed policy analysis

Ability to effectively delegate responsibilities

Ability to train and mentor staff

Experience managing and reviewing work to ensure quality

The ability to take action to learn and grow

The ability to take action to meet the needs of others

Bachelor's degree in business, Public Administration, Accounting, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, or another quantitative field

Three (3) years of experience in a financial or analytical field

Seven (7) years of experience in a financial or analytical field

Preferred

Experience within the State or other government entity is strongly preferred

Master's degree in business, finance, public administration, or related field

Knowledge or experience of legislative process including bill analysis and fiscal note preparation

Project Management experience/certification

Experience working in a behavioral health setting

Experience working with the Washington State Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS) data

Knowledge of the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS)

Experience working with the federal government

Familiarity with State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations that impact/govern the State's Medicaid, CHIP, and state funded health programs

Benefits

Medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance

Medical flexible spending account

Basic life and long-term disability insurance

Dependent care assistance

Auto, boat, home, and renter insurance

Washington State Employee Assistance Program

Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)

Deferred Compensation Program (DCP)

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Paid holidays and one paid personal holiday

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Military leave

Paid bereavement leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Company

Washington State Health Care Authority

Work at a place that is mission-driven and cares about those we serve! View all HCA job postings: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/hca The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) purchases health care for more than 2.5 million Washington residents through Washington Apple Health (Medicaid), Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB), School Employee Benefits board (SEBB), and COFA Islander Health Care programs.

Founded in 1889

Olympia, Washington, USA

501-1000 employees