Senior Consultant (Strategic Initiatives Specialist) / 61087938TG

This is a Temporary Grant Position.

The Agency's mission is to be boldly innovative in improving the health and quality of life for South Carolinians.

This position is located the Bureau of Policy, Richland County. This is an in-office role and not a telecommute or remote position.

Are you the One? We are looking for a Senior Consultant (Strategic Initiatives Specialist) who reports to the Health Programs Bureau Chief of Policy and is responsible for the development and implementation of large-scale projects, strategies, plans, and processes to support Agency and Departmental objectives and initiatives. Provides leadership, guidance, and management of initiated and sustained projects to ensure successful implementation of defined objectives. Works with Agency and Departmental senior leadership to establish priorities, track and follow the progress of the projects and initiatives, and report on key performance indicators that clearly measure outcomes.• Creates and leads comprehensive program/project plans in conjunction with other stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of outcomes and policy implementation. Among the components, the plans should identify objectives, milestones, deliverables, timelines, resources needed, risks, stakeholders, and all program/project outcomes to be measured. Tracks the outcomes throughout the process to ensure the implementation is successful. Creates an escalation process and ensures sufficient communication throughout the entirety of the program/project.

• Develops project reporting and evaluation processes to drive progress toward objectives and ensure compliance with applicable requirements. Establishes reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) for initiatives and policy changes. Ensures project resources are sufficient to track and report on progress toward objectives and escalates to leadership as necessary. Utilizes data to evaluate objectives, resources being utilized, resources needed, and implementation timelines. Clearly articulates any risks and issues to leadership. Identifies reporting requirements and key performance indicators (KPIs) for initiatives and metrics to track the KPIs over time. Depending on the initiative or policy change to be evaluated, this may include creating new metrics or adjusting existing metrics as needed.
• Establishes post-implementation review processes to evaluate project outcomes against objectives and identify lessons learned for future initiatives. Conducts ongoing monitoring activities to ensure continued project success, compliance with applicable reporting requirements and/or identification of issues. Continuously engages in process improvement and gathers data and feedback to enhance processes or address issues.
• Interacts and works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including executive leadership, other agency team members, community organizations, other state agencies, health care associations, and members of the public, to support Agency and Departmental objectives and initiatives. Attends relevant meetings and helps conduct stakeholder forums and public meetings on SCDHHS initiatives and policies.
• Attends and participates in relevant opportunities for professional development and training. Demonstrates utilization and application of new skills learned to improve effectiveness and efficiency within assigned responsibilities.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE and TGE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
• 15 days sick leave per year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.

A bachelor's degree and at least six (6) years of experience in management and leadership roles, directly responsible for program and project outcomes, and creating solutions for improved performance.

Extensive knowledge of Medicaid and/or the health care industry and demonstrated success in implementing large-scale projects and initiatives is required. Experience with developing and submitting federal applications, interpreting federal policy and amending impacted federal authorities.

All degrees must be from a college or higher education institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and Council for Higher Education (CHEA).

An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered with prior State Human Resources approval.

PREFERRED: Master's degree.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid driver's license.

• Requires holder to drive routinely.

• Occasional overnight travel.

• Overtime and/or weekend work with Deputy approval.

• Sitting or standing for long periods of time.

• Lifting requirement: 20 lbs.

• In-office role.

• Extensive supervisory and management experience.

• Ability to exercise judgement and discretion.

• Excellent facilitation skills and confidence presenting in front of diverse internal and external stakeholders and audiences.

• Significant program and project management skills, detail oriented, and organized.

• Ability to manage projects across multiple teams and effectively organize and prioritize work.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and collaborate with staff from all levels of the workforce.

• Ability to present information to leadership in a clear and concise matter.

• Knowledge of laws and CMS regulations and policies and ability to interpret and apply federal and state laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Must be able to lead and manage a diverse staff.

Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application for qualification purposes. All applicants must apply online. All correspondence from the Office of Human Resources will be through electronic mail.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.