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MFP Program Support Specialist
We are looking for a MFP Program Support Specialist to join our Office of Community Living team! As part of the State of Colorado, the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) offers a competitive benefits package: PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage Life and AD&D Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave Accrued Sick Leave for State of Colorado Temporary Employees Flexplace and Flextime work arrangements Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program Free RTD EcoPass to all eligible State Employees Credit Union of Colorado Membership Eligibility Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program We are onboarding new employees using a hybrid approach. The Department supports flexible work arrangements. Depending on the business need and description of the position, we have options that range from hybrid to full-time in the office. Specific discussions about the schedule will be discussed during the offer stage. Description of Job
What you'll be doing: This position is the expert within the MFP Program, with responsibility for leading, developing, coordinating, and interpreting operational procedures, reporting protocols, and documentation standards that support compliance with federal CMS requirements. Providing high-level administrative and programmatic support to the Money Follows the Person (MFP) Program within the Community Living Office. Managing critical operational functions of the federally funded MFP grant, including compliance tracking, federal reporting, stakeholder coordination, and the implementation of new grant-funded services. Playing a vital role in ensuring program activities are well-documented, timely, and aligned with CMS requirements. Position is granted funded through September 30, 2027. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. Class Code & Classification Description:
H1B4XX ADMINISTRATOR IV Minimum Qualifications:
There are two ways to qualify for this position: Option 1:
Experience Only: Seven (7) years of related experience working with Medicaid, long-term services and supports (LTSS), or other health-related public programs, with specific experience with Program or policy implementation; Federal or state grant reporting, compliance tracking, or performance documentation. Option 2:
Education and Experience: A bachelors degree from an accredited institution public administration, public health, human services, healthcare policy, political science, or a closely related field and three (3) years of related experience working with Medicaid, long-term services and supports (LTSS), or other health-related public programs, with specific experience with Program or policy implementation; Federal or state grant reporting, compliance tracking, or performance documentation. Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Relevant education will be calculated as the following: An associate will count as two years of experience A bachelors will count as four years of experience A masters degree will count for six years of experience A doctorate or juris doctorate degree will count for seven years of experience Preferred Qualifications: Prior state experience related to the duties of this position Prior governmental experience related to the duties of this position Experience with the Money Follows the Person (MFP) program and/or other Medicaid-funded home and community-based services (HCBS). Experience working with federal reporting requirements, and/or performance measures Experience with policy development, implementation frameworks, and program evaluation strategies. Highly Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and strict deadlines. Writing and analytical skills, especially for synthesizing technical content and federal policy language into reports or guidance. Proficiency in data tracking and reporting tools, such as Excel, Smartsheet, SharePoint, or similar systems. Conditions of Employment: All positions at HCPF are security sensitive positions and require that the individuals undergo a criminal record background check as a condition of employment. Employees who have been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of disciplinary termination, or negotiated their termination from the State of Colorado must disclose this information on the application. This is a term-limited position with funding through 09/30/2027. Successful candidates will sign a Waiver of Retention Rights and normal personnel rules regarding retention will not apply. Additionally information regarding term-limited positions can be found here. Appeal Rights:
An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director. As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director. Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department's action. For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.
We are looking for a MFP Program Support Specialist to join our Office of Community Living team! As part of the State of Colorado, the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) offers a competitive benefits package: PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage Life and AD&D Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave Accrued Sick Leave for State of Colorado Temporary Employees Flexplace and Flextime work arrangements Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program Free RTD EcoPass to all eligible State Employees Credit Union of Colorado Membership Eligibility Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program We are onboarding new employees using a hybrid approach. The Department supports flexible work arrangements. Depending on the business need and description of the position, we have options that range from hybrid to full-time in the office. Specific discussions about the schedule will be discussed during the offer stage. Description of Job
What you'll be doing: This position is the expert within the MFP Program, with responsibility for leading, developing, coordinating, and interpreting operational procedures, reporting protocols, and documentation standards that support compliance with federal CMS requirements. Providing high-level administrative and programmatic support to the Money Follows the Person (MFP) Program within the Community Living Office. Managing critical operational functions of the federally funded MFP grant, including compliance tracking, federal reporting, stakeholder coordination, and the implementation of new grant-funded services. Playing a vital role in ensuring program activities are well-documented, timely, and aligned with CMS requirements. Position is granted funded through September 30, 2027. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. Class Code & Classification Description:
H1B4XX ADMINISTRATOR IV Minimum Qualifications:
There are two ways to qualify for this position: Option 1:
Experience Only: Seven (7) years of related experience working with Medicaid, long-term services and supports (LTSS), or other health-related public programs, with specific experience with Program or policy implementation; Federal or state grant reporting, compliance tracking, or performance documentation. Option 2:
Education and Experience: A bachelors degree from an accredited institution public administration, public health, human services, healthcare policy, political science, or a closely related field and three (3) years of related experience working with Medicaid, long-term services and supports (LTSS), or other health-related public programs, with specific experience with Program or policy implementation; Federal or state grant reporting, compliance tracking, or performance documentation. Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Relevant education will be calculated as the following: An associate will count as two years of experience A bachelors will count as four years of experience A masters degree will count for six years of experience A doctorate or juris doctorate degree will count for seven years of experience Preferred Qualifications: Prior state experience related to the duties of this position Prior governmental experience related to the duties of this position Experience with the Money Follows the Person (MFP) program and/or other Medicaid-funded home and community-based services (HCBS). Experience working with federal reporting requirements, and/or performance measures Experience with policy development, implementation frameworks, and program evaluation strategies. Highly Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and strict deadlines. Writing and analytical skills, especially for synthesizing technical content and federal policy language into reports or guidance. Proficiency in data tracking and reporting tools, such as Excel, Smartsheet, SharePoint, or similar systems. Conditions of Employment: All positions at HCPF are security sensitive positions and require that the individuals undergo a criminal record background check as a condition of employment. Employees who have been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of disciplinary termination, or negotiated their termination from the State of Colorado must disclose this information on the application. This is a term-limited position with funding through 09/30/2027. Successful candidates will sign a Waiver of Retention Rights and normal personnel rules regarding retention will not apply. Additionally information regarding term-limited positions can be found here. Appeal Rights:
An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director. As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director. Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department's action. For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.