The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is excited to offer a competitive opportunity to serve as the Maternal Health Program Analyst in the Health Care Services Unit.
Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
The primary objective of this role is to monitor and evaluate Medicaid maternal health services, including the doula benefit, across the Commonwealth of Virginia.
This involves collaborating with contracted MCOs, DMAS divisions, fee-for-service contractors, other state agencies and stakeholders, and healthcare providers to ensure the successful implementation and execution of DMAS maternal health policies and programs.
Additionally, this role will provide subject matter expertise and programmatic support for maternal health-related Medicaid policies, ensuring they improve member access to effective, member-centered maternal healthcare services and any related special projects, as assigned.
This position requires travel, including overnight travel (intra- and inter-state) for meetings, conferences and/or trainings several times per year.
Located in beautiful Central Virginia, the Richmond area puts you just 2 hours from the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia Beach and Washington DC. To learn more about the Richmond, VA area visit: https://www.virginia.org
The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is working to improve the health and well-being of Virginians through access to high quality health care coverage.
DMAS wants talented individuals who can align their experience with the mission of the agency and its core values – service, collaboration, trust, problem solving and adaptability.
At the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) we encourage and promote that you Come as you are | Become who you want to be | That is our promise.
Minimum Qualifications
Competitive candidates will meet these minimum qualifications:
Considerable knowledge managing programs and policies regarding women’s health care, including preventive and wellness care, maternal health care and family planning.
Experience utilizing Medicaid systems such as MMIS or similar systems.
Experience using procedures and processes to analyze and trend data in order to track compliance with program contract requirements.
Experience in planning, developing, implementing and monitoring the effectiveness of programs, policies or operations.
Experience utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, presentation software/applications.
Considerable knowledge in interpretation and application of federal, state laws/regulations.
Experience meeting deadlines.
Experience with internal/external stakeholders, including preparing and giving presentations, and leading collaborative efforts (workgroups, taskforces) with partner organizations or agencies.
Additional Considerations
Competitive candidates should meet these additional considerations:
Work experience with managed care organizations.
Work experience in provider or Managed Care Organization (MCO) compliance oversight.
Considerable knowledge of availability, benefits, training and practice of doula services and supports.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) does not offer employment-based Sponsorship. Selected candidates will have their work authorization completed using the E‐Verify Program.
The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is an Executive Branch agency that will adhere to all policies and procedures, to include the Commonwealth’s Department of Human Resource Management Policy 1.61 Teleworking.
This position requires a fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, Education Checks if applicable, Work History Verification with references.
If you wish to apply for a job with the Department of Medical Assistance Services, an application and/or resume for employment must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, faxed, emailed, or hand-delivered applications/resumes will not be accepted. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the relevant information presented in the state application and/or resume submitted before the closing date.
Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.
The Department of Medical Assistance Services practices fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
The Department of Medical Assistance Services is a V3 certified state agency that provides hiring preference to veterans and members of the reserves and/or National Guard in support of executive order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Spouse of a Veteran or Active Military Member, DMAS encourages you to apply and respond accordingly on your state application
Contact Information
Name: DMAS Talent Acquisition
Phone: (804)-225-4407
Email: askhcdtalentacq@dmas.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
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