Knowledge and Financial Mgt Manager-State Prog Admin Manager Sr

About the role

MMCAP is a governmental cooperative purchasing organization for government facilities in all fifty states, operated by the State of Minnesota's Department of Administration - Office of State Procurement. This position provides strategic leadership and direction to the Knowledge and Financial Management section of MMCAP that supports the enterprise's business strategies and consultative services addressing the business needs of MMCAP members. In carrying out this purpose, the position manages KFM staff and consultants to develop the enterprise's competitive information (market intelligence) and financial targets. This position operates in a national, visible and highly competitive environment impacted by national health care laws and programs such as the Affordable Care Act to serve over 35,000 facilities, located in 50 states, leveraging the cooperative purchasing, joint powers agreements, and federal safe harbor laws to best serve the expanding needs of MMCAP's members and its board of interstate advisors. As a member of the MMCAP leadership team, the role closely works with state financial and IT partners, and member organizations' IT and fiscal teams to support effective operations across the program.

Responsibilities

• Directing teams, planning, organizing, and directing business resources.
• Developing, delegating and managing the development and delivery of sophisticated timely market intelligence, financial information or consultative services.

Minimum qualifications

Four (4) years of experience leading teams in health care, pharmaceuticals, or pharmaceutical related products. Experience must include directing teams, planning, organizing, and directing business resources, as well as developing, delegating and managing the development and delivery of sophisticated timely market intelligence, financial information or consultative services.

A bachelor's degree in financial management, accounting, budgeting, business administration, marketing/communications, business intelligence or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience; a master's degree or higher may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience.

Skills and abilities

Applicants that meet the above minimum requirements will be further evaluated on the following:

• Skills in leading complex business operations, including market research, project management, analytics, financial management, or consultative services.
• Skills in finance, business intelligence and data services, reporting, business information services, and consultative services.
• Ability to research and develop market intelligence, financial information and consultative services.
• Demonstrated communication, analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-changing environment.
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate, mediate disputes, build consensus, and present to internal and external audiences.

Preferred qualifications

• Knowledge of group purchasing organizations (GPOs), healthcare supply chains, vendor relationships, and multi-state contracting processes.
• Knowledge of MMCAP's operations and business model structure.
• Experience working with the State's accounting and procurement system - Statewide Integrated Financial Tool (SWIFT), and the state's payroll and personnel management system (SEMA4).
• Experience in strategic and business planning, cost-benefit analysis, or evaluating and adjusting business offerings, pricing, or services.
• Experience managing program areas with expertise in areas such as market research, financial analysis, consulting services, or healthcare product documentation.
• Skills working with diverse points of view and incorporating them both internally and externally when prioritizing initiatives, making decisions, and developing strategies.

Additional requirements

Successful applicants must pass a criminal background check through American DataBank and employment reference checks prior to employment. A criminal history does not automatically disqualify an applicant, and each case will be reviewed individually in alignment with fair hiring practices.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, including mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

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