68064812 - GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I

Requisition No: 853233 

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68064812 - GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 68064812 

Salary:  $1,512.34 - $1,749.59 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 05/21/2025 

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Agency Overview:

The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is Florida's chief health policy and planning entity.

The Agency is responsible for administering the Florida Medicaid program, the licensure and regulation of nearly 50,000 health care facilities, and empowering consumers through health care transparency initiatives.

 

Under the direction of the Agency Secretary, AHCA is focused on advancing Governor DeSantis’ vision for Florida’s health care system to be the most cost-effective, transparent, and high-quality health care system in the nation.

 

The Medicaid program provides low-income families and individuals with access to health care. 

If you have a desire to use your talent and skills at an organization that provides critical services to millions of individuals and families across the state, AHCA invites you to apply to become an essential member of our team.

As one of Florida’s leading state agencies, AHCA’s diverse workforce community of more than 1,400 employees is proud of its efforts to serve the people of Florida.

 

Agency Objectives:

HIGH QUALITY

Emphasizing quality in all that we do to improve health outcomes, always putting the individual first.

 

TRANSPARENT

Supporting initiatives that promote transparency and empower consumers in making well informed healthcare decisions.

 

COST-EFFECTIVE

Leveraging Florida’s buying power in delivering high quality care at the lowest cost to taxpayers.

 

Position Overview:

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the quality of health care in Florida.

We are seeking to hire a Government Operations Consultant I who desires to work to enhance the delivery of health care services through the Florida Medicaid Program. 

This position requires a candidate who is creative, flexible, innovative, and who will thrive in a fast-paced, team based work environment.

 

This position is located in the Bureau of Medicaid Policy.

Medicaid Policy is responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of Florida Medicaid program policies, including: all Medicaid federal authorities (e.g. the Florida State Plan, 1115 waivers and home and community based waivers), administrative rules, coverage policies, managed care plan contracts, bill analyses, drug utilization review boards, preferred drug lists, supplemental rebate contracts, and KidCare/Title 21.

 

The incumbent in this position is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and completing all personnel action requests (appointments, demotions, transfers, etc.) for the bureau, including, but are not limited to:

 

1. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge concerning the Florida Medicaid program and bureau operational processes and policies that are applicable and relevant to his/her job responsibilities.

 

2. Maintaining accurate and complete personnel files and bureau employee training records.

 

3. Assisting managers in preparing job descriptions and in the annual review of position descriptions to ensure alignment with staff duties and responsibilities.