Government Operations Consultant III

State of Florida

. Research, plan, develop, coordinate, implement, evaluate, and maintain Florida Medicaid policies .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeTallahassee • Florida • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $1,946 - $2,529 per weekWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing Medicaid policies, conducting comprehensive research, and analyzing health care regulations. Proficient in technical writing and managing complex assignments while effectively communicating with stakeholders.

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Medicaid Policy DevelopmentTechnical Writing ExperienceData Collection And AnalysisHealth Care Regulations KnowledgeProgram Coordination

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Hard Skills

Policy DevelopmentGrant WritingResearch PublicationsData AnalysisFiscal Impact StatementsProgram ProposalsLegislative ReportsFact-Finding ResearchTraining Program DesignBudget Assessment

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem SolvingRelationship BuildingIndependent WorkOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Criminal Background Screening

Industry Keywords

Florida MedicaidHealth Care Industry TrendsClaims ProcessingProvider EnrollmentMedicare PoliciesAdministrative RulesState Medicaid Director LettersPolicy Language DraftingConsultative ProgramsPublic Meetings Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research, plan, develop, coordinate, implement, evaluate, and maintain Florida Medicaid policies
Maintain current knowledge of Medicaid regulations, statutes, administrative rules, the Florida Medicaid State Plan, and health care industry trends
Research Medicaid fiscal agent operations, claims processing, billing, reimbursement methodologies, encounter submissions, and provider enrollment
Monitor Medicare policies, national Medicaid research, demonstration projects, program innovations, and alternative financing/service delivery models
Conduct research using peer-reviewed articles, laws, regulations, the Medicaid State Plan, Agency communications, State Medicaid Director Letters, and vendor contracts
Analyze health care and program information and assess impacts on Florida Medicaid and legal compliance
Develop programmatic and fiscal impact statements for proposed federal/state program or policy changes
Consult with staff to identify areas for improvement
Prepare reports synthesizing complex or large amounts of information
Develop legislative budget requests, program proposals, grant proposals, and legislative reports
Develop and implement program designs, projects, and plans
Develop and maintain Medicaid program policies and procedures
Draft policy language for waivers, coverage policies, handbooks, provider alerts, and other policy documents
Track policy document routing and approvals
Plan and coordinate public meetings
Coordinate with internal and external governing bodies and stakeholders
Provide technical assistance and consultation regarding service/program policies and procedures
Present data and service/program information accurately
Advise management on improvements, concerns, and potential solutions
Identify and document training needs
Prepare presentation materials
Develop, coordinate, and implement statewide training plans
Design, prepare, and evaluate training programs and materials
Conduct statewide and local training
Represent the Agency at meetings, conferences, workshops, and seminars
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Two years of experience developing health care related policies
Two years of technical writing experience
Two years of experience managing complex assignments
Knowledge of basic management principles and practices
Knowledge of data collection and analysis methods
Ability to coordinate consultative programs addressing managerial and operational problems
Ability to determine work priorities and complete assignments
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to assess budgetary needs
Ability to formulate policies and procedures
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Ability to organize data into logical formats for reports and other written materials
Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data to develop recommendations and solve problems
Ability to conduct fact-finding research
Ability to work independently
Ability to solve problems and make decisions
Ability to travel with or without accommodations
Criminal background screening required before employment
Preference for professional writing experience, such as policy development, grant writing/submissions, rule promulgation, research publications, or white papers
A skills test may be required prior to interviews

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance, including individual and family coverage
Free $25,000 life insurance policy with option to purchase additional life insurance
Dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions
Up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee
Up to 104 hours of sick leave annually
Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year
Career advancement opportunities
Tuition waivers accepted by major Florida colleges/universities
Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required)
Training opportunities
Flexible Spending Accounts
Shared Savings Program for select medical services
Lower prescription drug copays
Health and Wellness discounts