Branch Review Specialist jobs in Valdosta, GA

Requisition No: 826677 

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68063535 - OPERATIONS REVIEW SPECIALIST

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 68063535 

Salary:  $1,742.64 - $2,265.53 biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 04/17/2024 

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Agency Overview:

The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is Florida's chief health policy and planning entity. The Agency is responsible for administering the Florida Medicaid program, the licensure and regulation of nearly 50,000 health care facilities, and empowering consumers through health care transparency initiatives.

Under the direction of the Agency Secretary, AHCA is focused on advancing Governor DeSantis’ vision for Florida’s health care system to be the most cost-effective, transparent, and high-quality health care system in the nation. Current Agency initiatives include implementing Florida’s groundbreaking Canadian Prescription Drug Importation Program, overhauling Florida’s healthcare technological ecosystem, and increasing insight in the cost of health care services.

The Medicaid program provides low-income families and individuals with access to health care.  If you have a desire to use your talent and skills at an organization that provides critical services to millions of individuals and families across the state, AHCA invites you to apply to become an essential member of our team. As one of Florida’s leading state agencies, AHCA’s diverse workforce community of more than 1,400 employees is proud of its efforts to serve the people of Florida.

Agency Objectives:

HIGH QUALITY

Emphasizing quality in all that we do to improve health outcomes, always putting the individual first.

TRANSPARENT

Supporting initiatives that promote transparency and empower consumers in making well informed healthcare decisions.

COST-EFFECTIVE

Leveraging Florida’s buying power in delivering high quality care at the lowest cost to taxpayers.

Position Overview:

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the quality of health care in Florida. We are seeking to hire a Contract Administration Analyst who desires to work to enhance the delivery of health care services through the Florida Medicaid Program.  This position requires a candidate who is creative, flexible, innovative, and who will thrive in a fast-paced, team-based work environment.

Working Title: Contract Administration Analyst

Are you ready to apply your analytical skills and keen eye for detail in a dynamic environment? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to not only build your career but make a difference and impact our State? If so, then the Agency for Health Care Administration could be for you! We work hard to offer an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity where you can enjoy work-life balance, uncover new experiences, and collaborate with a fun and passionate team.

This position serves as a Contract Administration Analyst for the Agency and must possess an advanced working knowledge of contract drafting, formatting, and reviewing scopes of work. This is a professional position which reports to the Contract Administrator, in the Contract Administration Unit (CAU). The incumbent must have advanced working knowledge of state procurement and contracting laws as well as advanced knowledge of database management and reporting, and must work independently, with minimal direction. This position serves as the most senior-level analyst in the CAU, and therefore, must demonstrate a high degree of consistent work performance, reliability, and leadership among peers within the unit.

This position is responsible for Developing and processing complex contracting documents, including but not limited to: Contracts; Agency Grant, and Settlement Agreements; and Amendments. Drafts and/or reviews scopes of service and provides advice and suggested language changes as appropriate.  Ensures all scopes of service are in compliance with applicable laws, rules, policies, and good purchasing practices.  Meets with appropriate program office staff, as needed, to ensure a full understanding of scope of service, program, purpose of contract, etc.

Provides technical assistance to contract managers and management regarding procurement rules and regulations.  Assists in resolving complex contracting issues.

Assist with the development and administration of the Agency Contract Manager training program, including developing training materials; conducting training; and providing updates to Agency Contract Managers, as necessary.  Serves as the lead trainer for the Contract Administration Unit.

Keeps abreast of changes in law and rule affecting procurement and/or contract administration.  Ensures the review and update, development, and implementation as appropriate, of all applicable Agency procurement and contract administration policies, procedures, templates, unit forms, desk reference materials, and trainings, ensuring incorporation of all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

Ensure assigned audit requests (Internal Audit, Auditor General, DFS, etc.) are responded to accurately and promptly.  Reviews audits with Agency contract managers and processes amendments when required.

Performs annual contract manager file reviews, including finding deficiencies; assisting contract managers with development of corrective action plans; and ensuring follow up on corrective action plans, as appropriate.

Reports the status of projects to the Contract Administrator on at least a weekly basis.  Brings administrative matters to the Contract Administrator’s attention as appropriate. Attends meetings, conferences, one-on-one sessions, etc. as needed.  Performs special projects and/or other related duties as required.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

This is an anticipated vacancy.

This position is not a remote or telework position; it will have to report to a Field Office or the Headquarters in Tallahassee.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• State Group Insurance Coverage Options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;

• Flexible Spending Accounts;

• State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions;

• Generous annual and sick leave benefits;

• 9 paid holidays a year and 1 Personal Holiday each year;

• Career advancement opportunities;

• Tuition waiver for courses offered by Florida’s nationally ranked State University System;

• Training and professional development opportunities;

• And more!

For more information about the Medicaid Director's Office, please visit our website at http://ahca.myflorida.com/Medicaid/index.shtml.

Join us at the Agency for Health Care Administration in fulfilling our mission to provide “Better Health Care for all Floridians.”

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to review and analyze complex contract documents.

Excellent attention to detail. Ability to proofread documents and offer suggestions for improvement.

Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.

Ability to conduct fact-finding research. Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Extensive working knowledge of the principles and practices of State of Florida procurement and contracting.

Skill to maintain appropriate records.

Ability to work independently and make routine decisions with minimal direction.

Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with others.

Ability to travel with or without accommodation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

One (1) year of professional work experience in developing contracts or reviewing contracts/or scopes of work or specifications.

Two (2) years of professional work experience in purchasing, contract administration, contract management, or law/legal services

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

CONTACT:  MICHELLE FACTOR (850) 412-3870

BACKGROUND SCREENING  

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.