[Hiring] Deputy General Counsel - Regulatory @Arizona Department of Administration

Role Description

The AHCCCS Administration is the State agency responsible for the administration of Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, and the State's behavioral health system. Attorneys employed by AHCCCS are responsible to provide high level legal services related to the complex state and federal laws related to those programs, the Agency's day to day business operations, and legal inquiries, disputes, and challenges. Under the direction of the Deputy Assistant Director/Chief Deputy General Counsel, the Deputy General Counsel overseeing the regulatory and policy team will provide strategic legal counsel to the Agency on a variety of complex high profile subjects and serve as a leadership manager of the Office of General Counsel, providing oversight, guidance, and direction of the regulatory and policy team including administrative and professional staff. Major subject areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, Agency rulemaking, public records requests, privacy issues, contract review and oversight, and policy analysis and direction.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

• Directly supervises and provides strategic leadership and management over the regulatory and policy team within the Office of General Counsel, with oversight of their activities and performance to ensure effective operations and to enhance OGC performance, fostering achievement of strategies, goals, and objections and supporting and guiding the culture of the division. Provide guidance, coaching, development of staff, and project management for the regulatory team within the Office of General Counsel.
• Provides legal counsel and business advice to various divisions within the agency on a day-to-day business. Perform legal research, provide legal advice, and prepare related legal documents consistent with state and federal law concerning the legal representation of AHCCCS. Drafts complex correspondence on behalf of various divisions and directly interfaces with external public and private entities, including state and federal government officials regarding regulatory matters.
• Assist with the drafting and negotiation of the Medicaid State plan and the section 1115 waiver documents. Review, negotiate, and prepare diverse contracts and intergovernmental agreements to ensure compliance with procurement requirements; interpret contracts and advise and represent the agency in contract disputes and negotiations.
• Oversee and direct the Agency's rulemaking process, including analysis and drafting of complex Agency regulations, presentation of rulemakings to GRRC, and management of staff.
• Oversee and direct the Agency's public records requests, ensuring adherence to applicable public records law and HIPAA regulations. Advise on privacy issues.
• Assist with the preparation and timely issuance of Director’s Decisions upon receipt of Administrative Law Judge Recommended Decisions.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school.
• Must have a current license to practice law in the state of Arizona and must maintain a valid license to practice law in the state of Arizona as a condition of employment.

Requirements

• Five to seven years of experience combined in the following areas: Health law, Medicare/Medicaid healthcare finance, or prior experience representing state or federal agencies Leadership of business, program, and operational units of a large organization.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Vacation and Sick time off (13 and 12 days per year respectively) - start earning it your 1st day (prorated for part-time employees)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
• Other Leaves - Bereavement, civic duty, and military.
• A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
• A robust and affordable insurance plan, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Participation eligibility in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications)
• RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy
• A variety of learning and career development opportunities