Assistant Office Director - Managed Healthcare

Utah Division of Human Resource Management

$79K — $128K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven leadership skills in managing professional teams
  • Strong analytical abilities for problem-solving and solution development
  • Excellent verbal communication skills for group presentations
  • Experience or familiarity with Medicaid managed care plans (preferred)
  • Knowledge of Medicaid and CHIP program operations (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Director in managing office policy and operations
  • Recommend oversight strategies for programs and teams
  • Supervise multiple teams, providing guidance and support
  • Collect, prepare, and present data to division leadership for decision-making
  • Coordinate services and programs with internal and external stakeholders

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with a mix of in-office and remote days
  • Opportunity to engage in meaningful work within the healthcare sector
  • Exposure to various programs and agencies in managed healthcare
  • Potential for professional development in Medicaid managed care
  • Supportive office environment with focus on team collaboration
Full Job Description
Assistant Office Director - Managed Healthcare

FT / PT Status - Full-Time
Salary - $38.32 - $61.74 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office - HybridRecruiter -
Application Deadline - 9/15/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities
Day-to-day responsibilities of this position:

This position is within the Division of Integrated Healthcare, Office of Managed Healthcare and reports to the Office Director. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in planning, developing, and coordinating services and programs with other offices, division and external agencies. They will also be responsible for providing leadership and management in program performance management, contracts, and development and implementation of standard processes. Also act for, or represent, the Office Director as assigned in matters pertaining to operations.

  • Provides assistance to the Director in overseeing staff, policy, and operations of office functions
  • Makes recommendations regarding the oversight of programs and teams
  • Directly supervises multiple teams within the office, issuing guidance, and providing support
  • Collects, prepares, and presents data for division leadership to aid in decision making or as part of state or federal reporting


Supplemental Information
  • This position is currently a hybrid of two (2) in-office and three (3) remote work days. Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion, at any time, and for any reason.
  • Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
  • Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.


Qualifications
Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:
  • Ability to successfully manage a team of professional staff
  • Analyze issues, prepare solutions, and communicate plans effectively
  • Be able to present information in group settings/speak in front of larger groups

Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications:
  • Experience with Medicaid managed care plans is preferable
  • Knowledge of, and work experience with Medicaid and CHIP programs is preferrable


About the Role

Location -
288 North 1460 West
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116
United States
Background Check Required - You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required - No
Schedule Code - AX - Employees in supervisory positions

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