Finance Manager Justice Program

About the role

MassHealth is seeking a Finance Manager, Justice Program, to lead financial strategy and execution for the provision of pre-release healthcare services to justice-involved members under MassHealth’s reentry demonstration. The role will focus on developing financial strategy, managing program budgets, and reinvesting federal matching funds to strengthen access and quality of healthcare services for individuals who are incarcerated or recently released. This position reports to the Finance unit and collaborates closely with the Health and Justice Policy & Programs team.

Responsibilities

• Run implementation capacity building and infrastructure funding programs and administer reinvestment funds to enhance pre-release services for justice-involved members.
• Support development of the financing model for pre-release services, including payment design, rate development, and risk adjustment processes.
• Analyze diverse funding sources to identify opportunities for financial optimization within MassHealth’s framework and strategically direct resources to support the reentry demonstration.
• Assess the financial impact of policy changes and program initiatives to ensure sustainability and alignment with MassHealth’s objectives.
• Collaborate with MassHealth teams to develop and manage program budgets, ensuring meticulous expense tracking and resource allocation for pre-release services.
• Oversee the MIEP reinvestment fund, including fund management, stakeholder engagement, and disbursement operations.
• Manage financial aspects of implementation-related procurements, including managing invoices and drafting and facilitating approval of ISAs with Sheriffs, DOC, DYS, and other stakeholders.
• Support infrastructure investments for MassHealth’s justice-involved programming.
• Provide oversight of operational billing structures and processes, including developing payment structures for roles financed by MassHealth’s reentry demonstration.
• Provide ad-hoc finance support to the Budget, Federal Finance, Hospital, and Financial Planning and Analysis teams.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

Applicants must have at least four years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in financial management work (e.g., budgeting, accounting, auditing, management analysis, program evaluation, financial reporting of program results). Alternatively, candidates may qualify with a combination of education and experience as follows:

• A certificate in a relevant or related field may substitute for one year of required experience.
• An Associate’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of required experience.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for two years of required experience.
• A Graduate degree in a related field may substitute for three years of required experience.
• A Doctorate degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Excel and experience analyzing and managing large datasets using Access and/or statistical software such as SQL, Stata, R, or JMP.
• Proficiency with other MS Office products including Word, PowerPoint, Access, Teams, and Outlook.
• Attention to detail, thoroughness, independence, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others to achieve well-defined goals.
• Comfort working with deadlines and within tight timelines; ability to anticipate difficulties and take corrective action.
• Experience working in healthcare or for a Health Plan or Provider.
• Passion for public service and demonstrated ability to embrace diversity as a strategic advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in developing and managing program budgets, tracking expenses, and resource allocation.
• Skilled in analyzing diverse funding sources, exploring opportunities for financial optimization, and strategically directing financial resources.
• Ability to assess and understand the financial impact of policy changes and program initiatives, ensuring alignment with MassHealth’s objectives and fiscal standards.
• Experience running implementation grant programs and administering funds to enhance healthcare provision.
• Proven ability to lead collaborative efforts across teams, state agencies, and stakeholders to align financial strategies and implement financial systems in the healthcare space.
• Skilled in utilizing data-driven insights to inform financial decisions and optimize funding allocation.
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulations and ethical considerations, ensuring compliance in financial operations.

About MassHealth

MassHealth is the Commonwealth’s Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program, providing comprehensive healthcare coverage and services to approximately two million Massachusetts residents. Through partnerships with providers, health plans, community organizations, and government agencies, MassHealth works to improve health outcomes, reduce disparities, strengthen care coordination, and ensure access to high-quality, person-centered care. As one of the largest Medicaid programs in the country, MassHealth plays a critical role in advancing healthcare innovation, promoting health equity, and supporting the well-being of individuals, families, and communities across the Commonwealth.