[Hiring] Director of Medicaid Systems Modernization @Texas Health & Human Services Commission

Role Description

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Medicaid CHIP Services (MCS) Division seeks a highly qualified and experienced candidate to fill the position of Director of Medicaid Systems Modernization. This position provides leadership and oversight of Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES) in coordination with HHSC Information Technology (IT) and implements critical technology modernization initiatives within Texas Medicaid systems. The director serves as the business lead for Medicaid and CHIP Services for all Medicaid-related technology projects, ensuring strategic alignment with organizational priorities and the overall technology roadmap. The selected candidate will be the primary driver for change and improvements to MES modernization efforts for the Texas Medicaid program, one of the largest in the country with responsibility to deliver services to over 4 million recipients.

• Creating a project management organization for MES Modernization that includes intake, governance, and project/program management delivery.
• Developing, planning, and executing current and long-range strategies to ensure MCS business processes are efficiently and effectively integrated with appropriate and innovative technology solutions.
• Overseeing and serving as the business lead for information technology activities in the Texas Medicaid Program, to include providing direction for IT system planning, development, and implementation.
• Strategic and operational oversight for large-scale systems and applications, including but not limited to Texas Medicaid fee-for-service Claims Management, Electronic Visit Verification, Pharmacy Vendor Drug Program, Programs for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, Contract Administration and Provider Monitoring, Intellectual and Developmental Disability Program Eligibility and Support, and Medicaid Technology Modernization.
• In partnership with the Deputy Executive Commissioner for MCS Operations and other members of the leadership team, the Director of Medicaid Systems Modernization will develop and drive the vision for how technology can most effectively support program priorities for the benefit of the Texans served by HHSC.
• The Director will lead the implementation of a technology roadmap that cohesively supports the future modernization and modularization of the key systems supporting the Texas Medicaid program.
• The focus will be related to progressing current capabilities through innovation, while balancing cost effectiveness and investment.
• The director plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others while working under limited supervision with extensive latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Medicaid and Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) or Medicaid Enterprise Systems Modularity.
• Technology architecture, coupled with high technical acumen and knowledge of integration principles, techniques, and application.
• Project management principles.
• Key technology domains, including support, development, and delivery.
• Software development life cycle methodologies.
• Computing environments.
• Networks and servers.

Requirements

• A 4-year degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role (Sr. Director, VP) and responsibilities in a field related to complex operational or IT planning, implementation, and oversight within a healthcare environment.
• At least 5 years of managerial and supervision responsibilities.
• Experience leading and implementing multi-year large scale projects.
• Strong written communication skills as demonstrated by well-written and largely error-free application materials submitted for consideration.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
• A defined benefit pension plan.
• Generous time off benefits.
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement.