Senior Program Advisor

Senior Program AdvisorThe Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is excited to offer a competitive opportunity to serve as a Senior Program Advisor. The selected competitive candidate will provide exceptional delivery of services to the Office of Community Living Division.Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:Serving as the senior program advisor for the Office of Community Living.Acting as a liaison for the Division Director in the management and monitoring of projects related to clinical and administrative operations.Providing strategic oversight of project management, research, planning, team building, and program design activities to support high-quality operations in compliance with federal and state regulations, General Assembly, and DMAS program requirements.Attending in-person meetings as part of the in-office requirements for this position.As an employee of DMAS, you are entitled to comprehensive benefits including health benefits, 12 paid holidays, paid leave, flexible work schedules, and retirement plans. For more specific details, please visit employee benefits.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 Virginia.org.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.Competitive candidates will meet these minimum qualifications:Extensive experience in Medicaid long-term services with an emphasis on home and community-based supports.Considerable experience in project management, including leading project teams and stakeholder groups.Considerable experience in developing and conducting training.Considerable experience in program development, planning, and implementation.Considerable experience using Microsoft Office Suite.Considerable experience in meeting deadlines and managing multiple priorities.Knowledge in the interpretation and application of federal and state laws and regulations.Extensive experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders.Considerable experience in conducting team-building activities to build group cohesiveness and morale.Considerable experience in collecting, organizing, and interpreting data.There are no additional considerations for this position.You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.This posting is utilizing a State Employee Only Recruitment option: Only the State's current employees (i.e., classified, hourly/wage, non-classified) may apply. 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 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: AHP Letter or call DARS at 800-552-5019.Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.Contact Information:Name: DMAS Talent AcquisitionPhone: (804) 225 - 4407Email: askhcdtalentacq@dmas.virginia.gov