State of Delaware · 13 hours ago
Deputy Secretary This position is Exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System
Delaware, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveThe State of Delaware's Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is looking for a Deputy Secretary to lead and manage a subset of divisions within the department. The role involves providing leadership, driving policy initiatives, and improving health care delivery for Delaware citizens.
Government
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serves as a member of the DHSS Cabinet Secretary’s Executive Team requiring attendance and participation at various high-level leadership meetings
Serves as the supervisor for a subset of Division Directors, and through that work supports Directors in addressing challenges, provides oversight of priority initiatives, and ensures Division activities align with key objectives and federal and state requirements
Drives cross-cutting DHSS work in areas of subject matter expertise, including developing and implementing new initiatives and supporting response to federal and state policy changes
Possesses significant knowledge of health care and state governments’ role in supporting and financing care delivery
Represents DHSS through speaking engagements, interactions with stakeholders, legislators, and the media, and service on various boards and commissions
Supports the Cabinet Secretary in advancing the Department’s mission
Interfaces with health system and payer leaders to drive stakeholder adoption of care and payment transformation initiatives
Qualification
Required
Experience with health care coverage and financing, including in Medicaid
Experience with value-based care and delivery system reform, including designing and implementing programs to improve quality and lower health care costs
Experience with population and public health initiatives
Experience in government service at the federal, state, or local level, or experience interacting with and supporting the work of federal, state, or local governments
Experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees
Experience in developing policies, procedures, and regulations. Enforcement of policies, procedures, and regulations is preferred
Experience in budget administration which includes managing, developing, analyzing and implementing budgets; developing strategic plans and establishing internal controls
Company
State of Delaware
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