Nursing Facility Policy Section Chief (Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 3)

What You Will Do At ODM Office: Policy Bureau: Long Term Services & Supports (LTSS) Classification: Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 3 (PN 20047496) Job Overview The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is seeking an LTSS policy leader to join our team. This position will oversee our Nursing Facility (NF) Policy Section. As the NF Policy Section Chief, your responsibilities will include: Acting as a strategic leader for NF policy across ODM, overseeing interpretation, development, and implementation related to ORC, OAC, and operational standards. Overseeing the organization’s NF claim resolution strategy to ensure policy alignment, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation. Providing leadership to a tiered team structure, offering direct support to frontline staff while guiding and developing management. Representing ODM as the senior leader in key stakeholder discussions on NF policy, guiding strategic direction and resolving complex issues. Serving as the executive liaison for NF policy, presenting recommendations to ODM leadership and shaping long‑term policy strategy. Driving cross-functional collaboration across ODM divisions including fiscal, legal, care coordination, and managed care to ensure coordinated and unified policy execution. Completion of graduate core program in business, management or public administration, public health, health administration, social or behavioral science or public finance; 36 mos. exp. in planning & administering health services program or health services project management (e.g., health care data analysis, health services contract management, health care market & financial expertise; health services program communication; health services budget development, HMO & hospital rate development, health services eligibility, health services data base analysis). Or 12 months experience as a Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 2, 65296. Note: education & experience is to be commensurate with approved position description on file. Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. Job Skills: Health Administration Technical Skills: Management, Program Management Professional Skills: Leading Others, Collaboration, Coaching, Establishing Relationships, Organizing and Planning Agency Contact Name and Information View email address on click.appcast.io Unposting Date Oct 11, 2026, 11:59:00 PM Work Location Lazarus 5 Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Compensation $48.93/hour Schedule Full-time Work Hours 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Classified Indicator Unclassified Union Exempt from Union Professional Skills Coaching, Collaboration, Establishing Relationships, Leading Others, Organizing and Planning Agency Overview About Us: Investing in opportunities for Ohioans that work for every person and every family in every corner of our state is at the hallmark of Governor DeWine’s agenda for Ohio’s future. To ensure Ohio is “the best place to live, work, raise and family and start a business,” we must have strong schools, a great quality of life, and compassion for those who need our help. Responsibilities Ohio Department of Medicaid plays a unique and necessary role in supporting the governor’s vision. As the single state Medicaid agency responsible for administering high-quality, person-centric healthcare, the department is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of nearly one in every four Ohioans served. We do so by: Delivering a personalized care experience to more than three million people served. Improving care for children and adults with complex behavioral health needs. Working collectively with our partners and providers to measurably strengthen wellness and health outcomes. Streamlining administrative burdens so doctors and healthcare providers have more time for patient care. Ensuring financial transparency and operational accountability across all Medicaid programs and services. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ohio Department of Medicaid