Health Innovations Manager; Medicaid Health Systems Administrator

Overview

What You Will Do At ODM: Office:
Health Innovation & Quality;
Bureau:
Health Research & Quality;
Classification:
Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 2 (PN: ). The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is recruiting for Health Innovations Manager to direct activities to advance its Quality Healthcare Strategy through the state-university partnership led by ODM and partnered with the Government Resource Center (GRC) at The Ohio State University. As the selected candidate you will perform the following job duties:

• Direct the development and implementation of the ODM’s health innovation initiatives (e.g., CARDI-OH, Quality Improvement Partnership with Academic Centers, Medicaid Outcomes Distributed Research Network) through the Medicaid Technical Assistance and Policy Program (MEDTAPP).
• Oversee development of health policy research and evaluation for value-based improvement initiatives (e.g., Next Generation Managed Care Program Evaluation).
• Analyze and interpret federal & state regulations, rules & laws to ensure program compliance.
• Propose legislation with other agency representatives (e.g., Bureau of Managed Care, Health Plan Policy, Management Information Systems, Office of Legal Services).
• Act as liaison with other agency representatives &/or outside agencies, providers, advocates, beneficiaries &/or consumers.

• The preferred candidate will have knowledge of quality improvement science, population health concepts, and health research.
• Completion of graduate core program in business, management or public administration, public health, health administration, social or behavioral science or public finance; 24 months exp. in planning & administering 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 analysis).
• Or 24 months experience as a Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 1, 65295.
  
  Note:
  
  education & experience is to be commensurate with approved position description on file.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Technical

Skills:

Health Administration

Professional

Skills:

Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Managing Meetings, Organizing and Planning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Agency Contact Name and Information: Human Resourceso.gov

Unposting Date: Feb 15, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location: Lazarus 4

Primary

Location:

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $43.09/hour

Schedule: Full-time

Work Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill: Health Administration

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.