Health Program Administrator (NY HELPS) - 63151
The Office of Health Insurance Programs in the Division of Medical & Dental Directors within the Bureau of Medical Indemnity Fund is hiring a Health Program Administrator, G-18.
About the role
The Health Program Administrator will undertake responsibilities related to the review of requested services, vendor oversight, regulatory compliance, and policy development.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the development of RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs for various contracts necessary to administer the Fund.
- Assist with the preparation and submission of procurement documents to the Office of the State Comptroller.
- Review and perform bid evaluations including the analysis of cost proposals to determine “best value”.
- Assist in the preparation of comprehensive reports and analytics, including collecting, summarizing, and analyzing various program data.
- Monitor and report contractual spending to higher level program and executive staff.
- Send correspondence to vendors regarding program and contract-related requests/inquiries.
- Coordinate with team program staff to achieve project goals and ensure corresponding deadlines are met.
- Research relevant laws, rules, and regulations to support MIF policy development.
- Support the maintenance of programmatic policies and procedures, including regular reviews and updates.
- Interface and work with the public as necessary.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Permanent Transfer Candidates:- Current NYS Department of Health employee with one year of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive, service as a Health Program Administrator, SG-18.
- OR a current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive, service in a title eligible to transfer under Section 52.6, Section 70.1, or Section 70.4 of the NYS Civil Service Law to Health Program Administrator, SG-18, Health Program Administrator Trainee 1, NS, or Health Program Administrator Trainee 2, NS.
- Health Program Administrator: Six years of experience* in the administration, supervision, and oversight of agency programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness.
- Health Program Administrator, Trainee 2: Five years of experience* in the administration, supervision, and oversight of agency programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness.
- Health Program Administrator, Trainee 1: Four years of experience* in the administration, supervision, and oversight of agency programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness.
Substitution: Associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience; bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience; master's degree may substitute for five years of specialized experience; J.D. may substitute for six years of specialized experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with contract and vendor management.
- Knowledge and experience with health insurance program functions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and excellent decision-making, critical thinking, writing, and editing.
- Strong project management and facilitation skills.
When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.
Benefits
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
- Holiday & Paid Time Off
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
- Shift & Geographic pay differentials
- Affordable Health Care options
- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
- NYS Deferred Compensation plan
- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds