Commonwealth of Kentucky

Assistant Director II

Commonwealth of Kentucky  •  $70k - $104k/yr  •  Frankfort, KY (Remote)  •  1 day ago
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8/16/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Assistant Director II

Pay Grade
19

Salary

$69,582.00 - $104,373.84 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Department for Medicaid Services

Location

275 East Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40621 USA

The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute on a hybrid schedule. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Description

The Department for Medicaid Services (DMS) provides health care access for eligible low-income residents of
Kentucky including children, families, pregnant women, the aged and the disabled as well as a number of
programs and services directed at specific eligibility and medical needs. DMS strives each day to meet the
mission of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to be a diverse and inclusive organization providing
programs, services and supports that protect and promote the health and well-being of all Kentuckians and
their communities.

The Division of Health Plan Oversight is responsible for administering and overseeing key healthcare programs
that serve Kentuckians. The Division's responsibilities include Medicaid eligibility, oversight of Managed
Care Organizations (MCOs) through contract monitoring and compliance, appeal reviews, and administration of
the Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange.

The Assistant Director II provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for regulatory compliance
and managed care initiatives. This position serves as a key member of the leadership team in the Division of
Health Plan Oversight, directing cross-functional collaboration, ensuring compliance with federal and state
requirements, and advancing organizational objectives through effective policy development, stakeholder
engagement, and program oversight.

Learn more about us at:
https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dms/Pages/default.aspx

Responsibilities and Duties
  • Work with the Managed Care Organizations (MCOs)
  • Research, analyze and implement federal health related legislation and regulations.
  • Write and review office policy guidance memos to staff or other business partners.
  • Review and certify Qualified health plans
  • Participate in the design of documents and comment as appropriate to clarify policy or functionality of the system.
  • Represent the office at various internal and external meetings by making presentations, conducting training sessions, etc.
  • Supervise and support the Appeals and Complaints Branch and Contract Monitoring Branch.
  • Provide assistance to other divisions with various related issues (complaints, appeals, outreach events, etc.).

Preferred knowledge skills and abilities:
  • Kentucky Medicaid knowledge and experience
  • MCO knowledge and experience
  • Demonstrate excellent leadership qualities
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Above average computer literacy
  • Ability to adapt quickly to change
  • Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal
government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will only
use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify,
or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/

Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
Five years of administrative or management experience, two of which must include direct supervision of personnel.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
A master's degree will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
Additional administrative, management, or research experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
NONE

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting. Minimal travel may be required.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Meagan Hart at Meagan.Hart@ky.gov or 502-226-0568.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D


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Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Frankfort, Kentucky
Year Founded
1792
Website
kentucky.gov
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