Enterprise Systems Director

The Enterprise Systems Director position (K0235139) is responsible for overseeing the performance, security, and reliability of all Medicaid Enterprise systems. Assesses future system enhancement and integration needs to identify priorities, sequencing of efforts, and budget needs. Understands operations workflow and processes, and how technology can enable and support business operations. Ensures defect / functionality remediation and prioritization addresses functional priorities and operational needs. Creates and enforces standardized processes and procedures. Ensure a high degree of quality by maximizing DHCF testing of operational release testing. Ensure systems meet regulatory, security, and data privacy requirements. Maintain compliance with required metric and status report submissions to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services., * Manage the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale system implementations, upgrades, and other system projects, in partnership with external vendors.

• Drive the DHCF Project Management Office to have standardized processes to develop detailed project charters, budgets, and timelines, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Oversee user acceptance testing, training, and change management to ensure smooth adoption.
• Develop multi-year roadmaps for systems evolution, aligning technology investments with business priorities.
• Assist and guide the team in submitting and obtaining approval for Kansas Information Technology Office intake demand requests and IT State Review Board requests.
• Deal with issues that cross multiple units, divisions by resolving problems and securing compromises.

• High School, GED

• Licensing & Certification:

• Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State., + Four years of experience in planning, organizing and directing the work of a department, program or agency. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency., + Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
• Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
• Vendor Management
• Supervisory/Leadership
• System Development
• System Operations Management
• Budgeting
• Communication Skills
• Planning Skills
• System Security Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• User Acceptance Testing
• Analytical Skills
• Problem Solving

• Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:

• Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a state job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions

Pulled from the full job description

• Military leave
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• Employee discount
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Bereavement leave

Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State's Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.