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8/28/2026 (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
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Hiring Agency
Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Department for Medicaid Services
Location
275 E Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40621 USA
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute as a Hybrid. The agency may terminate or modify
the telecommuting arrangements at any time. This position is located in Frankfort, KY and must come to the
office three days per week.
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 Department for Medicaid Services, Division of Fiscal Management is responsible for maintaining
accountability for the use of federal and state resources in a way that assures access to appropriate,
medically necessary, quality health care for all participants of the Medicaid program.
We are seeking a motivated Assistant Director II to provide professional support to the Division of Fiscal
Management. To be successful in this division, candidates should be professional, polite and able to deal
with difficult and stressful situations.
Learn more about us at:
https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dms/Pages/default.aspx
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/
.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Provide Supervision and Management of two branches with the Division of Fiscal Management.
Supervision of employees, including but not limited to, approving leave requests, timesheets, complete
evaluations, assisting with the hiring process for vacant positions, training of division staff, also assuring
adequate office and phone personnel for the Division.
Provides technical assistance to assure division policies are in compliance with established guidelines.
Acts as liaison between division and other organizations, including contracted vendors.
Identifies and reviews programs, policy issues, and management issues that cross organizational lines and
develops recommendations.
Represent the Director in meetings and perform the duties of the director in her/his absence.
Provide oversight and management of the Medicaid Budget and all federal and state reporting requirements.
Provides comprehensive analysis of financial policy and budget issues and make recommendations to
management regarding cash flow and funding as it relates to the department's cash funds that support the
restricted funds budget.
Analyzes enacted and proposed legislation, state and federal regulations, and grant requirements to
ensure accuracy of fiscal impacts developed.
Skills and Expectations include but are not limited to the following:
The selected candidate must be comfortable using Microsoft Office products with an emphasis on Excel,
have excellent written and verbal communication skills and have the drive to meet the needs of those we serve.
Preferred skills: three years’ experience working in the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) or
EMARS
Demonstrate the ability to handle multiple projects.
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 Amy Richardson at
[email protected]
or 502-229-1400.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D