Address: 150 North 18th Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85007

All AHCCCS Employees must reside within the state of Arizona.  

Salary: $54,300 - $58,300

Grade: 21

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

This position will remain open until filled.  

Under the direction of the Targeted Investments Program Administrator, this position provides project management support for the Targeted Investments (Tl) program. Responsibilities include project management support and assistance with Tl administrative functions; collecting, monitoring, and auditing of Tl participants' self-reported performance data and documentation; collaborating with other agency Divisions and staff that work on TI such as TI payments team and contracted vendors to manage and oversee the TI program; updating participant data base(s), service as a resource to Tl participants for answering questions, navigating systems, and explaining requirements. The position also assists with developing and meeting project schedules, meeting facilitation, presenting, and note taking; and developing and managing TI stakeholder communications (emails, tickets, phone calls, meetings, newsletters, website content etc.). This is a time limited position that is reliant on the current TI Waiver funding prior approved by CMS. Current funding for TI is approved through September 30, 2027. This position is not guaranteed to be filled after September 30, 2027.

Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Serve as a primary support for TI administrative functions related to the TI program including addressing incoming questions, attending and facilitating meetings, taking minutes, issuing follow-ups; performing yearly auditing activities; and appropriately escalating issues and/or risks to accomplish program goals.
• Development and ongoing management of detailed project artifacts to document, monitor, and coordinate TI program activities and procedures (including agenda, minutes, audit tools, audit communications, maintenance of the Targeted Investments Website, presentations, newsletters, maintenance of the TI Portal, and TI program materials and documentation such as milestone documents and document validation materials and team standard work).
• Collaboration with and assignment of tasks amongst AHCCCS staff, TI vendors, AHCCCS providers, and other stakeholders to achieve mutual program goals and objectives.

Knowledge:
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Arizona health care delivery system from, at least, the provider or non-profit perspective
• Microsoft Office and other project management tools

Skills:
• Demonstrated skills in research to understand literature, external agency projects, and/or internal agency programs relating to the TI Program initiatives
• Verbal and written communication to an array of audiences
• Project management and tracking
• Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, charts) for participant tracking, and performance analysis

Abilities:
• Strong ability to delegate and manage tasks in multiple projects to accomplish goals within allotted timeframe
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Coordinate multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Work independently and manage time efficiently

Minimum:
• Two (2) years of project coordination and/or administration.

Preferred:
• Project or Administration certificate, and excellent computer skills with working knowledge of creating reports and graphs.

• Successfully pass fingerprint background check, prior employment verifications and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.

• Travel may be required for State business. Employees who drive on state business must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona, there are:
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Vacation and Sick time off (13 and 12 days per year respectively) - start earning it your 1st day (prorated for part-time employees)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child. Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here.
• Other Leaves - Bereavement, civic duty, and military.
• A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
• A robust and affordable insurance plan, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Participation eligibility in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications)
• RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy
• A variety of learning and career development opportunities

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Lifetime Pension Benefit Program
• Administered through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Defined benefit plan that provides for life-long income upon retirement.
• Required participation for Long-Term Disability (LTD) and ASRS Retirement plan.
• Pre-taxed payroll contributions begin after a 27-week waiting period (prior contributions may waive the waiting period).

Deferred Retirement Compensation Program
• Voluntary participation.
• Program administered through Nationwide.
• Tax-deferred retirement investments through payroll deductions.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing careers@azahcccs.gov.

Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.