Federal Planning Unit Manager

Job Duties

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is excited to offer a competitive opportunity to serve as the Federal Planning Unit Manager. The selected competitive candidate will provide exceptional delivery of services to the Federal Reporting Division.

Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to :

Responsible for ensuring the integrity of federal reporting for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in compliance with applicable federal regulations. Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of financial and statistical reports, the agency’s Public Assistance Cost Allocation Plan (PACAP), and related quarterly cost allocation entries. Acts as a liaison and resource for reporting matters, staying current on federal requirements. Assists in coordinating and responding to federal and state audits by providing guidance to staff and addressing inquiries. Provides technical expertise on allowable expenditures and cost allocation methodology, identifies inconsistencies through expenditure analysis, and recommends corrective actions. Conducts research on federal reporting issues and collaborates with stakeholders to ensure compliance. Ensures proper application of federal cost regulations and performs in-depth financial analyses. The business needs for this position may be completed virtually.

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 :

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 of public sector legislative and policy development, accounting / budgeting, and financial management processes.

Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and date processing techniques in maintaining accounting records.

Considerable knowledge applying both federal and state regulations.

Extensive experience preparing financial schedules and complex reconciliations.

Extensive work-related skills in project management, prioritizing work assignments, and meeting deadlines.

Considerable experience working with Cardinal, Oracle, or other large mainframe systems.

Considerable experience communicating in writing to diverse audiences.

Considerable experience working with internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Considerations

Competitive candidates should meet these additional considerations :

Experience performing Cost Allocations.

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 could be expected to work in the office as driven by business needs.

This position requires a fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, Education Checks if applicable, Work History Verification with references.

This position requires the submission of a Statement of Economic Interest (financial disclosure).

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 : 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 : ov

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.