Managed Care Contract Manager (Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 1)

What You Will Do At ODM

Office: Managed Care

Bureau: Contract Management & Compliance

Classification: Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 1 (PN: 20100145)

Job Overview

As the Managed Care Contract Manager in the Office of Managed Care, Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM), your responsibilities will include:

• Managing program information and conducting analyses to inform and direct policy changes and updates
• Conducting evaluations for managed care plans
• Performing research and answering questions related to legislative and policy initiatives such as implementation and ongoing assessment of new programs, populations and/or initiatives
• Leading on managed care related contract issues, implementations, and targeted reviews
• Working with the Managed Care plans to identify areas of concern and provide technical assistance as needed.
• Reviewing and approving submitted reports and deliverables outlined in the Managed Care Provider Agreements
• Communicating any compliance actions to the assigned Managed Care Plans
  
  

There are 4 MyCare Plans and 7 Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) that you will be working with.

MyCare Plans

• Anthem
• Buckeye Health Plan
• CareSource
• Molina HealthCare of Ohio, Inc.
  
  

Managed Care Organizations (MCOs)

• AmeriHealth Caritas Ohio, Inc.
• Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
• Buckeye Health Plan
• CareSource
• Humana Healthy Horizons in Ohio
• Molina HealthCare of Ohio, Inc.
• UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  
  

Completion of graduate core program in business, management or public administration, public health, health administration, social or behavioral science or public finance; 12 months experience in the delivery of a health services program or health services project management (e.g., health care data analysis, health services contract management, health care market & financial expertise; health services program communication; health services budget development, HMO & hospital rate development, health services eligibility, health services data base analysis).

Or 12 months experience as a Medicaid Health Systems Specialist, 65293.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
  
  

Technical Skills: Health Administration

Professional Skills: Collaboration, Confidentiality, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Agency Contact Name and Information

HumanResources@medicaid.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Jun 11, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Lazarus 5

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$39.22/hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Exempt from Union

Professional Skills

Collaboration, Innovation, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Confidentiality, Continuous Improvement

Agency Overview

About Us:

Investing in opportunities for Ohioans that work for every person and every family in every corner of our state is at the hallmark of Governor DeWine’s agenda for Ohio’s future. To ensure Ohio is “the best place to live, work, raise and family and start a business,” we must have strong schools, a great quality of life, and compassion for those who need our help.

Responsibilities

Ohio Department of Medicaid plays a unique and necessary role in supporting the governor’s vision. As the single state Medicaid agency responsible for administering high-quality, person-centric healthcare, the department is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of nearly one in every four Ohioans served. We do so by:

• Delivering a personalized care experience to more than three million people served.
• Improving care for children and adults with complex behavioral health needs.
• Working collectively with our partners and providers to measurably strengthen wellness and health outcomes.
• Streamlining administrative burdens so doctors and healthcare providers have more time for patient care.
• Ensuring financial transparency and operational accountability across all Medicaid programs and services.