AHCCCS

Address:  801 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034

Must reside in the state of Arizona

Salary:  $85,000 - $93,500

Grade: 29

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This position is eligible for full-time remote work (including virtual office arrangement in Arizona).

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.

We are searching for someone who is a team player, has management experience and knowledge of MARS-E standards and guidelines, HIPAA transaction and code set standards, and working experience in the AZURE cloud environment, SQL Server, Git, and .NET.  If this sounds like you, come work with us!

What You'll Do:

You'll be responsible for determining the best application of resources for automated systems development; the development and improvement of policy and procedures; management of all projects in the department to successful completion; and the development of appropriate project budgets and monitoring adherence to budget limits. Additionally, you will be responsible for planning, directing and managing the activities of a staff of Project Leaders, Programmer/Analysts and Business Analysts who are assigned to the Web Online Transaction Processing Unit within Applications Systems.

Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Manage and direct the ISD Web Online Transaction Processing Applications Systems.
• Develop and mentor staff assigned to the department including establishing training plans and career paths.
• Ensure that all work in the department is performed according to policy and procedures.
• Prepare management and status reports.
• Attending various meetings, classes, seminars, and demonstrations.
• Participate in the hiring process for the department.
• Establish Information Services Division Policy and Procedures.
• Establish Operational/Strategic planning for the department.

Knowledge:
• Strategic planning in order to develop goals/objectives for the department.
• Management principles in order to mentor and lead staff toward the successful completion of assignments.
• Computer science in order to determine the best application of resources for automated systems development.
• Federal regulations in order to maximize the federal match on state spending.
• Principles of AMS in order to apply continuous process improvement to department policies, processes and procedures.
• Project management in order to effectively manage projects and resources.
• Current technologies in order to perform accurate technology assessments for projects and strategic planning.

Skills:
• Written and verbal communications skills to allow effective communication with upper management, peers, subordinates, clients, and customers.
• Self-motivated, goal oriented, well organized, and performs effectively under pressure.
• Good listening skills, good training techniques.

Ability to:
• Establish and maintain effective policies and procedures regarding the operation of the department.
• Plan based on the goals and objectives of the department.
• Manage the department effectively.
• Analyze and resolve a wide variety of problems.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, quickly changing environment, and culturally diverse setting.
• Apply the principles of AMS and SDLC to make improvement in the department.

Minimum:
• Bachelor’s degree plus 3 or more years of experience in related discipline (or equivalent experience).

Preferred:
• A combination of formal training and a basic aptitude for the discipline, i.e., principles of communication and problem solving. 5 years of work experience in a Systems Project Lead or Management position.

• Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify), applicable to all newly hired State employees.
• Successfully pass fingerprint background check, prior employment verifications and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• Travel may be required for State business. Employees who drive on state business must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.) AND have an acceptable driving record for the last 39 months including no DUI, suspension or revocations and less than 8 points on your license. If an Out of State Driver License was held within the last 39 months, a copy of your MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) is required prior to driving for State Business. Employees may be required to use their own transportation as well as maintaining valid motor vehicle insurance and current Arizona vehicle registration; however, mileage will be reimbursed.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona, there are:
• 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 (pilot program).
• 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

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Lifetime Pension Benefit Program
• Administered through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Defined benefit plan that provides for life-long income upon retirement.
• Required participation for Long-Term Disability (LTD) and ASRS Retirement plan.
• Pre-taxed payroll contributions begin after a 27-week waiting period (prior contributions may waive the waiting period).

Deferred Retirement Compensation Program
• Voluntary participation.
• Program administered through Nationwide.
• Tax-deferred retirement investments through payroll deductions.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing careers@azahcccs.gov.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.