AHCCCS

Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
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The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), Arizona’s Medicaid agency, is driven by its mission to deliver comprehensive, cost-effective health care to Arizonans in need. AHCCCS is a nationally acclaimed model among Medicaid programs and a recipient of multiple awards for excellence in workplace effectiveness and flexibility.

AHCCCS employees are passionate about their work, committed to high performance, and dedicated to serving the citizens of Arizona. Among government agencies, AHCCCS is recognized for high employee engagement and satisfaction, supportive leadership, and flexible work environments, including remote work opportunities. With career paths for seasoned professionals in a variety of fields, entry-level positions, and internship opportunities, AHCCCS offers meaningful career opportunities in a competitive industry.

Come join our dynamic and dedicated team.

Project Management and Process Improvement Administrator

Division of Public Policy & Strategic Planning (DPPSP)

 

Job Location:

Address:  150 North 18th Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85007 

Posting Details:

Must Reside in Arizona.

Salary:  $90,000 - $95,000

Grade: 25

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the agency’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Job Summary:

A career in public service awaits you. COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

A great benefit of working for the State of Arizona is a fantastic work/life balance. State employees enjoy challenging work, popular remote work options, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and career growth opportunities.

What You'll Do to Contribute to Agency Success:

In collaboration with Agency Leadership and the Governor's Transformation Office, the purpose of this position will be to work with leaders throughout the agency to change processes to provide for better outcomes for AHCCCS members and stakeholders. Additionally, this position leads the project management team in the Division of Public Policy and Strategic Planning (DPPSP) which administers large scale projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders. Finally, this position will work with AHCCCS leadership and the Governor's Office to oversee the AHCCCS strategic plan and measure progress towards the agency goals.

The Project Management and Process Improvement Administrator will work with leaders and staff throughout the agency to understand AHCCCS systems and processes and identify potential areas for improvement. This role will utilize their knowledge and experience to recommend tools and methods to leaders and staff to improve processes and track outcomes. The Project Management and Process Improvement Administrator will lead the DPPSP project management team which leads enterprise-wide projects. This role will require the administrator to know how to utilize project management tools to organize and lead large teams and balance competing priorities. This role will also lead the agency in establishing best practices for project management.

The Project Management and Process Improvement Administrator is charged with assisting Executive Management in establishing and advancing a strategic vision for the agency. The role will be charged with updating the Agency Strategic Plan, administering internal workgroups, and tracking agency progress towards strategic goals.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the agency’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Lead, plan, perform, and implement process improvement initiatives. Diagram and evaluate existing processes. Delegate and be accountable for project research, action item completion, overall schedule and achievement of goals. Organize, lead and facilitate cross-functional project teams, communicate team progress. Provide consultation on the re-engineering techniques to improve process performance and the quality of services provided. Build and maintain working relationships with executive an