Government Operations Consultant III

State of Florida

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

Posted 10/13/2026full-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 maintaining Medicaid policies, with a strong understanding of federal regulations and state statutes. Capable of conducting comprehensive research and analysis to inform policy development and improve program operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medicaid Policy DevelopmentTechnical WritingData Collection And AnalysisPublic Speaking And PresentationStakeholder Coordination

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Hard Skills

Policy FormulationResearch MethodologyProgram EvaluationClaims ProcessingBudget AssessmentFact-Finding ResearchData OrganizationTraining Program DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceHealth Care Policy

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem SolvingRelationship BuildingIndependent WorkOrganizational Skills

Industry Keywords

Florida MedicaidMedicaid State PlanHealth Care TrendsAdministrative RulesMedicare PoliciesService Delivery ModelsPublic MeetingsStakeholder EngagementOperational ManagementPeer-Reviewed Research

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research, plan, develop, coordinate, implement, evaluate, and maintain Florida Medicaid policies
Maintain knowledge of Medicaid federal regulations, state statutes, administrative rules, and the Florida Medicaid State Plan
Monitor health care and relevant industry trends affecting Florida Medicaid and policy development
Stay informed about Medicaid fiscal agent operations, claims processing, billing, reimbursement, encounter submissions, and provider enrollment
Research Medicare policies, Medicaid research and demonstration projects, program innovations, and alternative financing and service delivery models
Conduct research using peer-reviewed articles, federal and state laws, reliable evidence sources, the Medicaid State Plan, Agency communications, State Medicaid Director Letters, and vendor contracts
Develop and maintain Medicaid program policies and procedures
Review policy documents for consistency, accuracy, completeness, and publishable quality
Plan and coordinate public meetings
Coordinate and correspond with internal and external governing bodies and stakeholders
Provide technical assistance on service/program operations, policies, and procedures
Present data and service/program information accurately
Advise higher-level management on improvements and concerns and provide solutions
Identify and document training needs
Design, prepare, and evaluate presentations, training programs, and materials
Conduct statewide and local presentations and trainings
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 methods of data collection and analysis
Ability to coordinate consultative programs and resolve 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 apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Ability to organize data for reports and written materials
Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data
Ability to conduct fact-finding research
Ability to work independently
Ability to solve problems and make decisions
Ability to travel with or without accommodations
Professional writing experience is preferred
Selection process may include a writing sample
Successful completion of State and National criminal history/background screening is required before employment
Employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing
Licensure, certification, or registration requirements: N/A

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance (individual and family coverage)
Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance
Dental, vision and supplemental insurance
State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually
Nine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each year
Opportunities for career advancement
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 copays for prescription drugs
Health and Wellness discounts
Veterans’ Preference for eligible candidates
Reasonable accommodation support for candidates with disabilities