Deputy Bureau Chief of Contracts and Projects - Managed Care Oversight Bureau (HCA/MAD #9260)

$40.28 - $64.45 Hourly

$83,790 - $134,063 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C11

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

The Health Care Authority (HCA) participates in E-Verify and will verify employment eligibility upon hire.

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.

The Deputy Bureau Chief Contracts and Projects, Managed Care Oversight Bureau will:

• Oversee a minimum of five (5) contract managers who work with Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCO) to ensure timely and accurate communication between the MCO and Health Care Authority (HCA);
• Oversee MCO implementation of certain projects to comply with the managed care service agreements, federal policies and state legislative actions.

The Deputy Bureau Chief Contracts and Projects, Managed Care Oversight Bureau is responsible for:

• Training and supervising contract managers;
• Building and maintaining an effective team;
• Leading various work groups including Health Care Authority (HCA) and Managed Care Organizations (MCO);
• Leading monthly meetings with Managed Care Organizations (MCO);
• Project management of managed care initiatives ensuring successful implementation;
• Facilitating managed care contract amendments;
• Collaborating with the Managed Care Compliance team on MCO reporting.

• Medicaid recipients, Managed Care Organizations and Medical Assistance Division (MAD) staff.

The Ideal Candidate has experience:

• With Medicaid programs;
• Providing technical assistance and/or training;
• Building and maintaining a highly functioning team;
• Managing contracts, programs, and projects;
• Providing analysis and written reports for complex programs or projects;
• Working in a health care environment.

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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.