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DEPUTY MEDICAID DIRECTOR

Program Manager Senior IV

Recruitment #25-005485-0021

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GRADE

26

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Office of the Medicaid Director, Baltimore MD

Main Purpose of Job

The Deputy Director assists the Deputy Secretary of Health Care Finance and Maryland Medicaid Director in leading and managing Maryland Medicaid — a $14 billion annual program providing health coverage to 1.5 million Marylanders. As the state’s largest health coverage plan, Maryland Medicaid plays a central role in advancing health equity and ensuring access to care.

This position oversees the Office of Eligibility Services, the Office of Medicaid Provider Services, and the Office of Long-Term Services and Supports, ensuring effective coordination, performance management, and alignment with Department priorities. As a key member of the senior Medicaid leadership team, the Deputy Director advises on cross-agency policy, fiscal, and operational decisions; drives strategies to improve efficiency, quality, and customer service; and acts on behalf of the Medicaid Director to ensure continuity of leadership and decision-making. 

The role also leads organizational initiatives that enhance program performance, streamline business processes, and strengthen accountability. It plans, coordinates, and implements high-priority, cross-cutting policies that advance Maryland Medicaid’s mission and strategic goals. The Deputy Director oversees preparation and responses to state and federal audits, compliance reviews, and legislative or stakeholder inquiries, as well as supervision of State Plan Amendments, waiver applications, and other regulatory submissions. Collaboration is central to the role, requiring close partnership with other state agencies, managed care organizations, providers, and advocates to ensure program effectiveness and responsiveness to community needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 10 years of leadership experience in health care administration, public health or human services, including at least 5 years in senior management or executive roles overseeing large-scale programs or agencies.  

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred candidates should possess the following:

  • Demonstrated success leading large, complex health or human services programs, with a strong background in Medicaid operations, finance, or policy. 
  • Experience within Medicaid, Medicare, or other complex state or federal health programs is strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of Medicaid policy, operations, and financing, including experience with State Plan Amendments, waiver programs, managed care oversight, and compliance with federal and state regulations.
  • A proven ability to manage large budgets, align resources with strategic priorities, and drive organizational change.
  • Experience collaborating with federal and state partners, managed care organizations, providers, and advocacy groups is also critical, along with familiarity in responding to audits, legislative inquiries, and other oversight processes.

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume is required and must be uploaded to your application. While cover letters are not mandatory, if you choose to include one, please upload it together with your resume as a single file.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.




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