Title: Specialized Health Services Division Director

State Role Title: Gen Admin Manager III

Hiring Range: $164,705 - $184,411

Pay Band: 7

Agency: Dept of Med Assistance Svcs

Location: Dept of Medical Asst Services

Agency Website: www.dmas.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is excited to offer a competitive opportunity to serve as the Specialized Health Services Division Director in the Director's Office.

Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

The Division Director of Specialized Health Care Administration provides leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for specialized Medicaid health care programs administered by the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS).

The Division includes the Dental Program, Pharmacy Program, and Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) Program.

The Director is responsible for ensuring that these programs are administered effectively, efficiently, and in accordance with federal and state requirements, Medicaid policy, contractual obligations, clinical standards, and DMAS strategic priorities.

The Division Director establishes a unified operating framework for specialized health care programs, ensuring clear accountability, strong program administration, effective vendor and provider oversight, fiscal stewardship, quality improvement, and a high-quality member experience.

The Director serves as a leader and works closely with the Cardinal Care Managed Care, Health Analytics, Finance, Procurement, Quality, Eligibility, Communications, and other DMAS divisions to ensure specialized benefits and services are effectively integrated into the broader Medicaid program.

The business needs for this position have in office requirements to include but are not limited to conducting the in-person training and/or meetings and engaging with internal and external stakeholders.

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: https://www.virginia.org/

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 in Medicaid, healthcare administration, health insurance, public-sector health programs, or a related field.

Extensive experience leading complex healthcare programs such as health care benefits, pharmacy benefit management, operations, or organizational functions.

Extensive experience working with managed care organizations, healthcare providers, or government healthcare programs.

Extensive experience developing and implementing policies, programs, contracts, or operational strategies.

Extensive experience of systems/programs/computer software, to include Microsoft Suites.

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 engaging with executive leadership, government agencies, vendors, providers, community organizations, and other stakeholders.

Extensive experience managing large, multidisciplinary teams and/or complex organizational operations.

Extensive experience engaging and communicating with executive-level stakeholders.

Additional Considerations

Competitive candidates should meet these additional considerations:

Extensive knowledge of health care administration, provider contracting strategic planning and overall service delivery.

Considerable knowledge of value-based purchasing delivery system reform, and care coordination models.

Extensive experience analyzing and articulating complex policy concepts, envision change, and promoting creative and innovative approaches.

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, to include participation in STEM -OPT programs or similar programs. 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 could be expected to work in the office as driven by business needs.


Telework arrangements are a privilege and may be rescinded at any time based on performance and/or business need. The agency reserves the right to modify or terminate a telework arrangement, provided that reasonable notice is given to the employee.


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: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155


From July 1, 2026, through January 21, 2029, applicants who were involuntarily separated from employment with the Federal Government on or after January 1, 2025, due to a reduction in force, budget reduction, or workforce restructuring initiative may be eligible for HB494 Federal Employee Priority Consideration. Applicants seeking HB494 Federal Employee Priority Consideration must identify themselves within the state application process and provide supporting documentation, including a Standard Form 50 (SF-50), verifying their eligibility.


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: askhcdtalentacq@dmas.virginia.gov

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. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.