Assistant Chief Information Officer, Medicaid

GRADE

25

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Office of Enterprise Technology Baltimore MD

Main Purpose of Job

The Assistant CIO for Medicaid leads the strategic planning development and operation ofIT systems and services specifically for Marylands critical Medicaid programs. This roleensures robust and efficient delivery of healthcare services through innovative technologysolutions with a forward-thinking vision for the strategic and ethical integration of ArtificialIntelligence (AI). The position supports the MDHs mission of protecting and improving thehealth of all Marylanders particularly through Medicaid which provides healthcare coverageto millions. The Assistant CIO for Medicaid is to serve as the chief technology and executiveleader responsible for the strategic modernization operational integrity and financialstewardship of the Maryland Medicaid Enterprise System (MES). This position isfundamentally accountable for the technical health of the system that delivers essentialhealth services toindividuals representing nearly 25% of Marylands role is defined by two primary functions : sustaining the complex multi-component MESoperations that process payments to over 122981 providers and manage nine ManagedCare Organizations (MCOs) while also leading the massive multi-year Medicaid EnterpriseSystems Modular Transformation (MMT) to replace the 30-year-old legacy MMIS. Thispurpose is directly and profoundly linked to the Maryland Department of Healths (MDH)mission to Protect and advance the health and well-being of all Marylanders throughsystems that work for people. The Assistant CIOs role embodies this mission by :

Protecting and advancing the health of Marylanders : The MES is the foundational technicalbackbone that provides critical services such as hospital care prescription drugs and long termnursing care. The system covers almost half of all children in the state and accountsfor 80% of all nursing home revenue. By ensuring these systems are reliable and effectivethe position directly safeguards the well-being of millions of citizens.

Creating systems that work for people : The entire modernization effort is designed toovercome the numerous limitations of the current legacy system such as manualworkarounds and limited historical record access. The role directs initiatives to improve thecitizen experience such as implementing a single streamlined no wrong door policy toensure applicants are evaluated for all forms of Medicaid. It also involves improving servicesfor providers through projects like the Provider Management Module and ensuringcompliance with federal mandates like the Interoperability Rule.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology Computer Science Public Health Business Administration or closely related field. Qualified candidates must also possess ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in information technology with at least five (5) years in a leadership or management role overseeing complex IT systems and initiatives within State or Federal Government.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Desired candidates should possess the following :

• Demonstrated experience with large-scale enterprise IT system planning implementation and operations preferably within a government or healthcare setting
• In-depth knowledge of Medicaid programs policies and regulations including federal and state requirements for IT systems
• Proven experience in managing IT projects budgets and vendor relationships
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles data privacy regulations (e.g. HIPAA) and best practices for secure health information management
• Demonstrable understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) concepts including machine learning natural language processing and predictive analytics and a clear vision for their application in healthcare administration

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 it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all related education experience dates and hours of 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 submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

Candidates may remain on thecertified 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

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unable to apply onlinethe paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH Recruitment and Selection Division 201 W. Preston St. Room 114-B Baltimore MD 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 informationto .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 theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at .

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 or .

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling : or MD TTY Relay Service 1-.

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 States diversity.

Required Experience :

Chief

Key Skills

Cluster,Information Systems,Advocacy,Information Security,E-Commerce

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1