Network Management Contract Manager; Medicaid Health Systems Administrator

Organization

Medicaid

Agency Contact Name and Information:
Human Resourceso.gov

Feb 5, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Lazarus 4 50 West Town Street Columbus 43215

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $39.22/hour

Full-time

Union:
Exempt from Union

Health Administration

Technical

Skills:

Health Administration

Professional

Skills:

Critical Thinking, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

About Us: Investing in opportunities for Ohioans that work for every person and every family in every corner of our state is at the hallmark of Governor DeWine’s agenda for Ohio’s future. To ensure Ohio is “the best place to live, work, raise a family and start a business,” we must have strong schools, a great quality of life, and compassion for those who need our help.

Ohio Department of Medicaid plays a unique and necessary role in supporting the governor’s vision. As the single state Medicaid agency responsible for administering high-quality, person-centric healthcare, the department is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of nearly one in every four Ohioans served. We do so by:

• Delivering a personalized care experience to more than three million people served.
• Improving care for children and adults with complex behavioral health needs.
• Working collectively with our partners and providers to measurably strengthen wellness and health outcomes.
• Streamlining administrative burdens so doctors and healthcare providers have more time for patient care.
• Ensuring financial transparency and operational accountability across all Medicaid programs and services.

What You Will Do at ODM:

Office: Operations

Bureau: Network Management

Classification: Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 1 (PN )

Job Overview:

As the Bureau of Network Management Contract Manager in the Office of Operations, Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM), your responsibilities will include:

• Manage invoicing and purchase order processes for vendors.
• Review Service Level Agreements (SLA) for vendors to ensure that providers remain compliant with Ohio Medicaid expectations/metrics.
• Perform research and answer questions related to legislative and policy initiatives such as implementation and ongoing assessment of new programs, populations and/or initiatives.
• Participate in Request For Proposal (RFP) processes and decision points.
• Manage grant programs.
• Assist the department with budget processes and decision points.
• Work with internal and external customers to meet agency goals and initiatives.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website. Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

* Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Completion of graduate core program in business, management or public administration, public health, health administration, social or behavioral science or public finance; 12 months experience in the delivery of a health services program or health services project management (e.g., health care data analysis, health services contract management, health care market & financial expertise; health services program communication; health services budget development, HMO & hospital rate development, health services eligibility, health services data base analysis).

Or 12 months experience as Medicaid Health Systems Specialist, 65293,…