Finance Assessment Manager - Commonwealth of Massachusetts : Job Details

An Official website of the Commonwealth of MassachusettsALERTEffective January 25, 2024, Executive Order #627 cements the Commonwealth's well-established practice of skills-based hiring, paving the way to a more equitable hiring process. The Commonwealth is committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected, valued, and empowered to serve our citizens. Join us today!Job Description - Finance Assessment Manager (24000AJX)Finance Assessment Manager - (24000AJX)DescriptionManaging $20B in state and federal funds annually, the MassHealth Finance Unit is responsible for monitoring and reporting complex financial and qualitative data for the various programs offered to more than 2 million low-income and disabled members across the state. The Finance Assessment Manager will utilize strong analytical and communication skills to influence ongoing operational management, policy decision-making, and strategic planning. Working cross-functionally with finance and program staff, the Finance Assessment Manager will facilitate collaborative problem-solving and data analysis to produce high quality and timely insight into financial and operational needs. Contributing to the fiscal sustainability of the MassHealth program, this position supports the agency's mission to improve health outcomes by providing access to integrated services that promote sustainable and equitable health, well-being, independence, and quality of life.Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and implement a number of processes related to Massachusetts healthcare assessments, including tracking of assessment collections, calculation and execution of assessment funded payments and project management of all timelines.
• Provide strategic analytical support and financial analysis/modeling for updates to current healthcare assessments or for the creation of new healthcare assessments.
• Manage a small team of associates ensuring that financial analysis is accurate and timelines are met. Manage relationships across internal teams (legal, analytics, program) and with external stakeholders (providers, health plans, provider associations, federal partners).
• Respond to ad hoc inquiries and requests for information from MassHealth leadership and external stakeholders including other MassHealth units, other state agencies, and public entities.
• Support other finance team activities as needed, including fiscal impacts of legislative changes, reporting on expenditure and enrollment trends, ad-hoc project management.Preferred Qualifications:
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent MS Excel and PowerPoint skills and experience analyzing large datasets using Microsoft Excel and Access.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to solve complicated problems with minimal direction.
  • Ability to lead projects through organizing work, establishing operating relationships, and coordinating the work of others.
  • Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of financial and program data, to draw conclusions, and to make appropriate recommendations.
  • Ability to anticipate difficulty, and take corrective action.
  • Comfort with working under high pressure and tight time constraint.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Passion for public service.
  • Experience in healthcare.TO APPLY:Please upload both Resume and Cover Letter for this position when applying. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.About MassHealth:The mission of MassHealth is to improve the health outcomes of our diverse members, their families, and their communities by providing access to integrated health care services that sustainably promote health, well-being, independence, and quality of life.A criminal and tax history background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1 (800) ###-####, Ext. #4.QualificationsMINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:Applicants must have at least (A) five (5) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, professional internship, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in financial management work (i.e. budgeting, accounting, auditing, management analysis, program evaluation, financial reporting of program results) or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.Substitutions:
  • A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
  • A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.
  • A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required experience.
  • A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for the four (4) years of the required experience.Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.Official Title : Fiscal Officer VPrimary LocationJobJob: Administrative ServicesAgencyAgency: Exec Office Of Health and Human ServicesScheduleSchedule: Full-timeShiftShift: DayJob PostingNumber of OpeningsNumber of Openings: 1Salary: 81,826.76 - 125,924.13 YearlyIf you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Kendy Derival/[email protected] - 617#######Bargaining Unit : M99-Managers (EXE)Confidential : NoPotentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : Yes #J-18808-Ljbffr