Medicaid Analyst

Summary The Department of Community and Human Services values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with lived experiences. King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community. King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community. We believe in working as one team that solves problems-striving to be customer-focused and drive for the best results. The Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) Finance Section is looking for three enthusiastic, skilled, and knowledgeable team players to join the Behavioral Health and Recovery Division (BHRD) Fiscal Team. The BHRD Fiscal Team supports all financial functions of BHRD and is comprised of six sections: Accounting & Revenue; Accounts Payable; Budget, Monitoring, & Reporting (BMR); King County Integrated Care Network (KCICN); Crisis Care Center, and MIDD. The Medicaid Analyst, Business Officer III (BFO III) is a career services positing that reports to the KCICN & Rates Manager (Special Projects Manager I). This position plays a key role in the preparation and management of the KCICN Medicaid budget, tracking and analyzing revenue, tracking and analyzing expenditures, maintaining the integrity of the operating budget, overseeing accounting functions such as reviews revenue and expenditures with management and project managers which helps drive the strategic decision-making process for their programs. This position will track, analyze, and report revenue and expenditures for the KCICN book of business. This position will actively lead the generation of the financial reporting materials for the KCICN. The Revenue Analyst (BFO III) is a career services position reporting to the Behavioral Health Accounting & Revenue Manager (BFO IV) and leads the management of revenue received by the Behavioral Health and Recovery Division, which includes processing federal, state, and local contracts as well as tracking and reporting on revenue data and information. This position works closely with other units within both the behavioral health finance team and Behavioral health programs. DCHS is also seeking a Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) Business Liaison (BFO III) to support its Budget, Monitoring, and Reporting team. Business Liaison positions report to the BMR Manager (BFO IV). Their primary purpose is to act as intermediaries between the fiscal team and other business units, ensuring smooth communication and resolution of financial issues. Key tasks include budget development and monitoring, managing and rectifying invoice discrepancies to ensure accurate billing and payment processes, overseeing the Project, Organization, Expenditure, Type, and Activity (POETA) coding to ensure correct allocation of costs and resources, and conducting financial research to support business decisions and financial planning. WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around 1/6/2025. APPLICATION PROCESS If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement. The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy: NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process) Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process) Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. WORK SCHEDULE/CONDITIONS: This posting will be used to fill up to 3 positions: 2 career service positions and 1 Special Duty Assignment (SDA) or Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position anticipated to end 2/10/2027, but subject to change dependent on operational need. These positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and are not eligible for overtime. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Protec17 represents these positions. MISSION CRITICAL POSITION STATUS: This position has been designated Non-Mission Critical. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information, please visit HR Policy County Operations During Emergency Situations and the King County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency. TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT: The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of teleworking complemented with onsite work and meetings as needed. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. Employees will be provided with a county-issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required, including the wearing of masks in some situations. King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. RECRUITER: Greg Mallory, Job Duties Lead, prepare, revise, and review budgets; evaluate proposed expenditures and revenues; perform detailed financial analysis and make recommendations, primarily regarding Medicaid funds and programs. Assist in developing and implementing financial and other technical criteria for revenue and expenditure contracts. Oversee accounting and financial reporting systems in the area of responsibility, including reviewing transactions. Review expenditures for compliance with grants, contracts, memorandum of agreement, and internal policy and make adjusting entries as needed. Very effective communicator in written, verbal, and presentation forms. Oversee monthly financial reporting to program staff and other stakeholders. Coordinate, interpret, and implement federal, state, county, and local laws, policies, and procedures primarily related to Medicaid funding. Evaluate fiscal processes for efficiency and work with fiscal and program staff to implement changes as needed for continuous improvement. Assist with department-wide financial management as needed. Maintain revenue and eligible life tracking for Medicaid recipients. Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports. Coordinate tracking and processing of all behavioral health revenue and revenue contracts. Submit revenue billings to other agencies, including A-19 processing and inter-fund transfers. Fiscal lead for all federal grant applications and revenue receipts Division lead or support SEFA/SSFA and SAO audit response and reconciliation efforts Assist in the development and implementation of financial and other technical criteria for revenue and expenditure contracts. Oversee accounting and financial reporting systems in the area of responsibility, including reviewing transactions. Manage cash management and receivables processes Develop and manage behavioral health revenue budget and budget tools Ensure the POETA accounting structure is up-to-date and accurate Review FAIN tables for completeness and accuracy Review expenditures for compliance with grants, contracts, memorandum of agreement, and internal policy and make adjusting entries as needed. Support fiscal year-end close processes as needed, including revenue accruals. Other duties as assigned. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Enthusiastic with a proven positive track record in dealing with and communicating with multiple stakeholders. Advanced knowledge of budgeting, finance, managerial and financial accounting. Knowledge of analytical and management systems. Knowledge of financial information systems. Knowledge and experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Knowledge of contract administration. Knowledge of human service programs, funding sources, policies, and requirements. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Experience processing and reconciling complex financial transactions. Intermediate/advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Desired Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Experience with Medicaid funds and Medicaid programs. Experience with the mental health/behavioral health industry . click apply for full job details