Salary : $96,491.00 - $138,794.00 Annually
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 3901-26-HSA-BAS-049-FILL
Department: Health and Human Services - Central Office
Opening Date: 12/16/2025
Closing Date: 1/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

Job Description

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State Administrative Manager 15

Position is responsible for identifying, developing, and executing strategies to improve non-PIHP encounter data processing and quality while adhering to federal and state requirements.
As manager of the Rates and Encounter Data Section, manages: 1) Staff who perform health plan rate setting and financial analysis for Medicaid and related health care programs; 2) Analytical work and actuarial analysis related to rate setting; 3) Staff who perform work related to encounter data collection and integrity; 3) Staff who develop specialized information as management may request. This manager also: 1) Supports initiatives to develop and maintain quality data sources, including the DHHS data warehouse; 2) Works with staff to develop analytical skills and to ensure that adequate training is available to develop and maintain critical skills; 3) Works with contracted actuary and other consultants to develop rates for Medicaid health plans and other managed care entities as well as for other special projects as needed.
To be considered for this position you must:

Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
Attach a cover letter.
If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here:
Required Education and Experience

Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience
Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.
Alternate Education and Experience

Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or, one year of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level, may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.
Additional Requirements and Information
The physical location of this position is 400 South Pine Street, Lansing. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered. Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.
Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:

A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

For information about this specific position, please email . Please reference the job posting number in subject line.
If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
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Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
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Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs: In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction: Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules: Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

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Updated: 2/28/24
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STASTADM - Do you possess at least a bachelor's degree or higher in any major AND at least four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the P11 level or at least one year equivalent to the 12 level? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts; ORAt least an educational level typically acquired through completion of high school AND at least four years of professional experience including two years equivalent to the P11 level or one year equivalent to the 12 level gained in the State of Michigan classified service?

Yes
No

02

Do you possess an advanced level of knowledge and experience working in or with encounter data in the context of a managed care Medicaid program? If you possess this knowledge and experience, you must document this in your application to allow for accurate screening.

Yes
No

03

Please describe your experience working with electronic data standards, file formats and relational databases. If you do not possess this experience, write "N/A". If your response does not fit in the box below, please write "see attachment" in the box and attach your response as a separate document to your application materials.
04

Please select the years of experience you possess with working with Healthcare Data:

10 years or more
5-10 years
3-5 years
Less than 3 years
None

05

From the list below, please select the following programs you have working knowledge or experience with:

BI-Query
SQL
MS Excel
MS Access
FileNet
Edifecs
None of the above

06

Please describe the process for setting Medicaid Managed Care rates in Michigan.
07

What are the key federal requirements for Managed Care Programs' encounter data quality? How would you demonstrate these regulations are met?
08

If you were given access to Medicaid encounter and enrollment data, how would you go about determining which zip code has the highest per beneficiary dental costs?
09

Describe a time when you needed to work cooperatively with someone that did not share the same ideas as you.
10

This position is hybrid which requires a minimum of 2 days working in Lansing, Michigan. Do you acknowledge this requirement, and would you still like to be considered for this position?

Yes
No

11

From the options below, which accurately describes your current status? (A current state employee works for an actual state department such as the Department of Corrections, the Department of Transportation, etc.)

A current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee
A Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee in layoff status
A current State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee
A State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee in layoff status
None of the above

12

Are you a current MDHHS employee classified as a State Administrative Manager 15 and interested in moving to the same class and level at this location?

Yes
No

13

(Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions such as a reduction in force need not be reported.) Please select all that apply.)

I have been dismissed within the last two years
I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years
I have been suspended without pay within the last two years
I have received a written reprimand within the last two years
I have received an unsatisfactory rating within the last two years
I have signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS within the last two years
I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me

14

Do you have any substantiated cases of abuse or neglect reported on the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services Central Registry?

Yes
No

15

Do you have any objection to being finger printed or drug tested?

Yes
No

16

Do you have an Intentional Program Violation from the Department of Health and Human Services?

Yes
No

17

Did you attach a cover letter and a copy of your résumé to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

Yes
No

18

Did you attach a copy of an official college/university transcript to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

Yes
No
Not Applicable

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