Job Description:
The Medicaid & CHIP Services (MCS) department within the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks highly qualified candidates to fill multiple full-time positions for our Fall 2024 Fellowship Program.

MCS provides health care, long-term services and support to low-income children and their families, pregnant women, former foster care youth, individuals with disabilities and people age 65 and older. The fellows will support our mission to deliver quality, cost-effective services to Texans.

The ideal fellows are motivated graduate students (or recent graduates of a master’s level program) who thrive on developing innovative solutions to solve complex problems and who want to make a positive difference in people’s lives. With several areas within MCS seeking fellows, there is opportunity to tailor the fellowship experience to your passions while also getting a holistic understanding of the Medicaid program in Texas.

We strive to foster a culture that enhances employee engagement and performance. As a fellow, you will participate in a formal program with a cohort of other fellows. Our program begins with an orientation focused on the services we offer, how we deliver those services and how we operate as a division.

In addition to having a supervisor, you will meet with MCS leadership staff, be appointed a mentor, learn about cross-divisional projects, provide input as a member of your team and work on substantive assignments.

There are several areas of MCS in which fellows may be placed, including:

• Chief Advisory Team: Supports the State Medicaid Director by advising division leaders, coordinating strategic activities and facilitating communication across division areas.
• Quality: Manages quality assurance tools, quality monitoring programs, incentive payment programs and all other performance improvement initiatives.
• Policy: Provides policy-related guidance to MCS leadership, Managed Care Organizations, stakeholders and other HHSC areas.
• Operations: Handles a wide range of responsibilities related to operations through five main areas—Operations Management, Contract Administration and Provider Monitoring, IDD Program Eligibility and Support, Medicaid Technology Modernization, and Vendor Drug Program.
• Office of the Medical Director: Provides clinical consultation and oversees service utilization in our programs.

Essential Job Functions:
Essential job functions will vary by area but will generally include:

• Developing processes for implementing new initiatives
• Organizing and tracking project timelines
• Reviewing and interpreting technical documentation
• Drafting, editing and proofreading memos, correspondence and other materials
• Attending meetings with stakeholders and other HHSC staff
• Developing process improvements to modernize monitoring and reporting systems
• Supporting the development and monitoring of contracts with vendors and other public entities
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities vary by MCS area but may include the following:

• Must be a graduate student or recent graduate (within last 12 months) of a master’s or doctoral program
• Demonstrated interest in business operations, project management, health and/or public policy
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures and regulations
• Excellent writing and research skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and proactively get involved with initiatives
• Experience with data analysis and interpretation
• Skills in managing multiple and competing priorities
• Ability to gather, assemble, correlate and analyze facts
• Ability to think creatively and support creative thinking in others
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel), Microsoft Teams and SharePoint

Registration or Licensure Requirements:

Initial Selection Criteria:
Must be a graduate student or a recent graduate (within last 12 months) of a master’s or doctoral program.
Must be based in Austin, TX and/or available to work in Austin during Fellowship.

Additional Information:
This fellowship is a temporary employment position with the Medicaid/CHIP Division of Texas HHSC. Our division is working on a hybrid schedule and some in-office days will be required each week in addition to monthly fellowship program activities.

MOS Code:
There are no direct military occupation(s) that relate to the responsibilities, and registration or licensure requirements for this position. All active duty, reservists, guardsmen and veterans are encouraged to apply if they meet the qualifications for this position.)

HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $3,331.33 - $4,223.91 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, TX 78751