Assistant Division Director, Division of Integrated Health Care

FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $47.00 - $70.14 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid Recruiter – Angie Rhodes | arhodes@utah.gov | Application Deadline – 6/8/2026

Key Responsibilities

• This position will be open until filled and may close at any time*
  
  

The assistant division directors help the State Medicaid director and the operations director in managing the Medicaid

and CHIP programs. As required by the State Medicaid director, prepare and defend budget recommendations, requests,

reports, proposals and/or projections. Also may be required by the State Medicaid Director, act on behalf of the State Medicaid

Director in matters pertaining to the division.

• The assistant division directors help the State Medicaid director and the operations director in managing the Medicaid and CHIP programs. As required by the State Medicaid director, prepare and defend budget recommendations, requests, reports, proposals and/or projections. As required by the State
• This Assistant Division Director will be responsible for overseeing Operational Units within the Department which can include Coverage and Reimbursement Policy and Managed Care.
  
  

Supplemental Information

• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
• This position may currently be a hybrid of both in-office and remote work days. Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion, at any time, and for any reason.
• Effective July 1, 2021, State of Utah Employees must either reside in Utah or be in the process of relocating to Utah within 30 days of their start date.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:

• Has knowledge of Utah Medicaid policies, procedures, rates, etc.
• Professional certification in a relevant field (e.g., RN, JD, CPA, MBA etc.)
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Public Administration, Health Care Administration, Business Administration or Public Health.
• Experience in management.
  
  

Preferred Or Trainable/on-the-job Qualifications

• General knowledge of Medicaid, healthcare public policy
• Health Insurance or Health Care background
  
  

About The Role

Location –

288 North 1460 West

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116

United States

Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Drug Test Required – No

Schedule Code – AR - Employees who make statewide policy

Why You Should Join Our Team

Benefits

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah , click here . Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
  
  

The Agency For more information on the Division of Integrated Healthcare, please visit our website .

EEO Statement The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.