Health Program Administrator/Trainee 1/Trainee 2 (NY HELPS)

Duties Description This position is located within the Bureau of Program Implementation and Enrollment, Division of Health Plan Contracting and Oversight. The incumbent will assist in the management of 65 contracts across 4 programs (Medicaid Managed Care/Health and Recovery Plan/HIV Special Needs Plan, Partial Capitation, MAP, and PACE), totaling approximately $308 billion. Duties include: assisting in the development and processing of managed care contracts and contract amendments; maintaining and monitoring contract tracking spreadsheets and databases; preparing reports and correspondence; providing technical assistance to managed care organizations regarding contracts and contract-related documentation; managing the Bureau Mail Log; and interacting with other bureaus in the Division of Health Plan Contracting and Oversight and other areas of the Department to facilitate contract preparation and processing. This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS Department of Health employee with one year of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive service as a Health Program Administrator, SG‑18 or a current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive service in a title eligible to transfer under Section 52.6, Section 70.1, or Section 70.4 of the NYS Civil Service Law to Health Program Administrator, SG‑18, Health Program Administrator Trainee 1, NS, or Health Program Administrator Trainee 2, NS. Non‑Competitive Candidates via NY HELPS Program: Health Program Administrator – six years of experience in the administration, supervision, and oversight of agency programs; Health Program Administrator, Trainee 2 – five years; Health Program Administrator, Trainee 1 – four years. Substitution: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years; a master's degree may substitute for five years; a doctorate may substitute for six years. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of NYS Medicaid Managed Care and experience with the State contracting process. Experience in managing multiple projects; proofreading complex materials; and providing technical assistance to outside organizations. Benefits Holiday & Paid Time Off Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System Shift & Geographic pay differentials Affordable Health Care options Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost NYS Deferred Compensation plan Access to NY529 and NYABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds And many more… #J-18808-Ljbffr