Job Duties The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is excited to offer a competitive opportunity to serve as the Deputy Director Programs. The selected competitive candidate will provide exceptional delivery of services to the agency’s Director's Office.

Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

The Deputy of Programs functions as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, responsible for strategic oversight, operational management for the Medicaid health care delivery system, regulatory compliance of the health plan’s Medicaid line of business and the Medicaid program.

This leadership role drives development, implementation, and optimization of Medicaid health care delivery system (which includes fee-for-service, managed care organizations and multiple large scale contracts) to improve health outcomes, ensure regulatory compliance, manage costs and enhance member experience.

As part of the agency Executive Leadership Team, the Deputy of Programs will work closely with the Governor’s office, Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Resources and other key agencies’ leadership.

The incumbent will work very closely with the Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) and will be the executive point person for the MCOs.

The incumbent will also have management responsibilities, leading three large division teams.

This role includes leadership of cross-functional teams, and coordination with internal departments.

Other key responsibilities include analysis of proposed legislation and testimony at legislative committee meetings and budgets.

Located in beautiful Central Virginia, the Richmond area puts you just 2 hours from the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia Beach and Washington DC. To learn more about the Richmond, VA area visit:

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is working to improve the health and well-being of Virginians through access to high quality health care coverage.

DMAS wants talented individuals who can align their experience with the mission of the agency and its core values – service, collaboration, trust, problem solving and adaptability.

At the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) we encourage and promote that you Come as you are | Become who you want to be | That is our promise.

Minimum Qualifications

Competitive candidates will meet these minimum qualifications:

Extensive experience with Medicaid, managed care, or public health systems and assessments of quality through metrics.

Extensive experience with vendor contract management (including Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) and other vendors).

Extensive experience with full lifecycle of procurements, including RFP drafting, procurement process, contract drafting, negotiations, execution, compliance, modifications and renewals.

Extensive experience with program development, implementation of strategic programs (including federal and state requirements) and other new initiatives to improve Medicaid programs and align with the agency’s mission and vision.

Extensive system experience with computer software such as Microsoft Office or similar software.

Extensive knowledge/experience with Medicaid (Medicaid and CHIP federal and state laws, regulations and policies), managed care or public health systems.

Extensive experience with meeting deadlines and managing multiple priorities/initiatives.

Extensive experience with managing relationships with the Administration, MCOs, stakeholders, and federal partners, such as Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Additional Considerations

Competitive candidates should meet these additional considerations:

Leadership skills necessary to analyze and articulate complex policy concepts, envision change, and promote creative and innovative approaches.

Considerable knowledge of value-based purchasing and delivery system reform.

Experience serving medically underserved populations or Medicaid members directly or via health plan experience.

Considerable experience of how to participate in the legislative process as a lead professional state agency representative.

Considerable work experience managing and leading teams/units, including management skills necessary to seek consensus, build teams, and manage conflict.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) does not offer employment-based Sponsorship. Selected candidates will have their work authorization completed using the E‐Verify Program.

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is an Executive Branch agency that will adhere to all policies and procedures, to include the Commonwealth’s Department of Human Resource Management Policy 1.61 Teleworking.

This position requires a fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, Education Checks if applicable, Work History Verification with references.

This position requires the submission of a Statement of Economic Interest (financial disclosure).

If you wish to apply for a job with the Department of Medical Assistance Services, an application and/or resume for employment must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, faxed, emailed, or hand-delivered applications/resumes will not be accepted. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the relevant information presented in the state application and/or resume submitted before the closing date.

Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

The Department of Medical Assistance Services practices fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

The Department of Medical Assistance Services is a V3 certified state agency that provides hiring preference to veterans and members of the reserves and/or National Guard in support of executive order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Spouse of a Veteran or Active Military Member, DMAS encourages you to apply and respond accordingly on your state application.

Contact Information

Name: DMAS Talent Acquisition

Phone: (804)-225-4407

Email: ov In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.