DSHS DDA Payment and Compliance Program Manager

What Success Looks Like

• Develop a clear understanding of each DDA program’s readiness to meet federal Access Rule requirements related to payment adequacy and transparency.
• Audit where updates are needed, guide staff through changes, and help programs adopt practices that align with federal expectations.
• Create and deliver training and communication tools for staff statewide.
• Collaborate with partners across multiple state and federal agencies to align practices and timelines.
• Provide guidance to leadership on progress, challenges, and needed adjustments.

Skills

• Experience in project coordination, compliance work, policy development, or related fields.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex rules and policies.
• Comfort reviewing reports to spot payment patterns or issues.
• Skill in long-term planning, organizing work, and adapting to change.
• Clear communication skills in writing and conversation to ensure understanding.
• Commitment to person-centered practices, choice, and self-direction.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to safeguard confidential information.

Qualifications

Recent knowledge of Medicaid, CMS expectations, or social service payment systems is recommended but not required.

A mix of compliance-related experience and education may be considered equivalent, with a combined total of at least nine years accepted.