Legislative and Strategic Affairs Manager (HCA/MAD #10118695)

Posting Details Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date. This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Our Vision Every New Mexican has access to affordable health care coverage through a coordinated and seamless health care system. Our Mission We ensure that New Mexicans attain their highest level of health by providing whole-person, cost-effective, accessible, and high-quality health care and safety-net services. Our Goals Leverage purchasing power and partnerships to create innovative policies and models of comprehensive health care coverage that improve the health and well-being of New Mexicans and the workforce. Achieve health equity by addressing poverty, discrimination, and lack of resources, building a New Mexico where everyone thrives. Implement innovative technology and data-driven decision-making to provide unparalleled, convenient access to services and information. Build the best team in state government by supporting employees continuous growth and wellness. Why does the job exist? The Legislative and Strategic Affairs Manager will: Work externally and internally to ensure Medical Assistance Division (MAD) fulfills its obligations to the Legislative Finance Committee (LFC), critical partners/stakeholders as determined, and to legislative mandates; Report directly to the Federal Relations Manager/Policy Advisor, while providing support as necessary; Perform as primary point of contact for Legislative Finance Committee (LFC), National Association of Medicaid Directors (NAMD), and other partners/stakeholders as determined; Oversee all MAD-LFC, NAMD, and partner/stakeholder communications as determined; Oversee MAD-LFC and partner/stakeholder meetings as determined; Attend NAMD meetings and represent New Mexico Medicaid; Oversee staff responsible for strategic support, while providing guidance as necessary to ensure compliance and tracking systems are maintained; Ensure all LFC, NAMD, and partner/stakeholder deadlines are met through the management and tracking of deliverables, requests, and inquiries; Provide guidance and policy interpretation to staff, while facilitating clarification and guidance to LFC, NAMD, and partners/stakeholders; Oversee legislative mandates assigned to ensure implementation and reporting occurs within required deadlines; Provide education and leadership trainings as necessary to ensure program understanding and efficiency; Provide coverage for Federal and Strategic Relations. How does it get done? The Legislative and Strategic Affairs Manager is responsible for: Researching, composing, and coordinating the development and submission of MAD communications, responses, reports, deliverables, letters, data, and information to LFC, NAMD, and partners/stakeholders by established due dates, while developing and maintaining required trackers and records; Preparing presentations and visual one-pagers as necessary; Researching, composing and coordinating education and clarification to LFC, NAMD, and partners/stakeholders providing policy interpretation, guidance, and presentations; Reviewing LFC prepared reports providing contributions, facilitating and finalizing staff feedback, and coordinating meetings with LFC and HCA representation at hearings; Coordinating with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Medicaid 1115 Demonstration Waiver Manager to submit clarification requests to CMS for policy interpretation and guidance, adhering to public notice and hearing requirements related to waivers, leading partner/stakeholder meetings to inform Medicaid program design including waiver and/or State Plan development, addressing legislative mandates, and other critical activities as necessary; Participating during the legislative session providing bill analyses and program impacts; Leading legislative mandates as assigned through project management and the completion of implementation activities within required deadlines; Informing legislation through research and analysis of state Medicaid delivery systems and New Mexico's landscape proposing innovative solutions for program refinement; Coordinating, facilitating, and leading routine meetings with LFC and partners/stakeholders, preparing and contributing to agendas and presentations, and ensuring appropriate representation; Attending routine NAMD meetings taking comprehensive notes and issuing assignments to staff to ensure the execution of timely action items; Monitoring and analyzing NAMD, CMS, and other communications concerning Medicaid policy to evaluate program impacts and leading action items strategically; Overseeing Strategic Support Specialist(s) ensuring the development and maintenance of all trackers used for Federal and Strategic Relations, providing technical assistance and guidance as necessary, assigning and reviewing work, establishing procedures, training, approving leave, and evaluating the performance of incumbents; Facilitating and providing the resolution of escalated LFC and partner/stakeholder concerns in a timely manner; Identifying compliance risks and leading the development of internal action plans in collaboration with MAD leadership and staff; Cross training in all Federal and Strategic Relations activities to provide coverage when needed; Participating and responding to audits and Inspection of Public Records (IPRA) requests as required; Managing contracts and special projects as needed. Who are the customers? Medicaid constituents; Medicaid staff and leadership; Legislative Finance Committee (LFC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and National Association of Medicaid Directors (NAMD); Internal and external partners. Ideal Candidate Medicaid constituents; Medicaid staff and leadership; Legislative Finance Committee (LFC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and National Association of Medicaid Directors (NAMD); Internal and external partners. Minimum Qualification Associate degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Statistics, Finance, or a related field and five (5) years of experience with a public assistance program, medical, healthcare, educational, or state facility working with policies and procedures, conducting analysis/research, providing or requesting information from the general public, working with communities, working on health or social service related matters, social work/case management, behavioral health, and/or health care. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling seven (7) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Employment Requirements Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must obtain a Defensive driving certification. Working Conditions Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT), extensive personal computer and phone usage with extended periods of sitting. Some travel required. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here

Agency Contact Information:

Jolene Jaffa, (505) 690-9920. Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement. Bargaining Unit Position This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.