Regulatory Affairs Administrator

Regulatory Affairs Performance Administrator

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The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), Arizona’s Medicaid agency, is driven by its mission to deliver comprehensive, cost‑effective health care to Arizonans in need. AHCCCS is a nationally acclaimed model among Medicaid programs and a recipient of multiple awards for excellence in workplace effectiveness and flexibility.

AHCCCS employees are passionate about their work, committed to high performance, and dedicated to serving the citizens of Arizona. The agency is recognized for high employee engagement and satisfaction, supportive leadership, and flexible work environments, including remote work opportunities. With career paths for seasoned professionals, entry‑level positions, and internships, AHCCCS offers meaningful career opportunities in a competitive industry.

This senior‑level position drives the federal and state implementation of H.R.1 – the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and other major directives, including federal legislation for Medicaid. The role involves budgeting, staff resourcing, significant IT system changes, regulatory compliance, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and more, working closely with the Deputy Director of Community Engagement & Regulatory Affairs.

• Create and oversee the comprehensive agency plan to respond to H.R.1 and other emerging federal directives.
• Lead the portfolio of projects to implement federal H.R.1 components, ensuring compliance and operational readiness.
• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate cross‑functional federal and state projects.
• Communicate and coordinate with state agencies and partners to drive federal response coordination, implementation efficiencies, and communications.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to deliver strategic recommendations and drive the agency’s response to emerging directives.

• State government and health care issues surrounding the Medicaid program.
• Tribal government and sovereignty considerations.
• Key health and health care stakeholders in Arizona.
• Strategic planning and community input processes.
• Change management principles.
• Group facilitation and team leadership.

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• Five years of experience working with Medicaid programs, including leadership support and financing model knowledge.
• Familiarity with federal regulatory processes and H.R.1 Medicaid provisions, especially work‑requirement eligibility policies.
• Experience leading complex projects or programs and influencing teams to achieve defined goals.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in public relations, public affairs, communications, public administration, health care administration, or political science.
• Experience engaging with federal agencies, stakeholders, and elected officials.
• Proven success implementing federal Medicaid policies and processes.

• Successful background check, employment verifications, and reference checks.
• Travel required for state business; driver training may be required.

• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Paid vacation and sick leave (13 days vacation, 12 days sick per year).
• Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks.
• Bereavement, civic duty, and military leave.
• Lifetime pension benefits through the Arizona State Retirement System.
• Health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.
• Ride Share and Public Transit subsidies.
• Learning and career development opportunities.

Remote work is a management option and is not an employee entitlement. Employees may be eligible for a full‑time or part‑time remote schedule, which supports improved work/life balance and higher job satisfaction.

All newly hired State employees must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify) and are subject to a reasonable accommodation policy.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.