Medicaid Contract Manager

Salary : $70,075.20 - $108,388.80 Annually
Location : Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 27-01049
Agency: 400 Health & Human Services - Medicaid
Opening Date: 10/15/2026
Closing Date: 10/29/2026 11:59 PM Central
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Job Description
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Iowa Medicaid Division, is seeking a Medicaid Contract Manager positions.

Primary point for vendor(s) contract oversight. Approval of all aspects of vendor pre and post contract implementation.

• Conduct analysis of ad hoc and scheduled vendor reports to ensure contractual compliance
• Draft and present ad hoc or schedules performance reports defining project or performance progress, problems, solutions or contingencies.
• Conduct ad hoc and formal vendor oversight meetings
• Develop agenda and expectations for meeting; communicate as required.
• Identify issues or concerns
• Documents decisions and actions to be taken by Iowa Medicaid and vendor; communicate agreements and performance expectation
• Collaborates with other areas of HHS and other state agencies, including DOM Do-IT to ensure appropriate oversight and governance processes are followed.

Track and monitor contractual compliance requirements

• Identify compliance issues in terms of scope, magnitude, etc.
• Consult with legal, fiscal, and other relevant parties regarding performance issues
• Propose corrective action(s) for review and consideration with Iowa Medicaid leadership
• Initiate corrective action plans up to and including termination.
• Prepare written notice of non-compliance and expectations.
• Track and monitor corrective action
• Monitor corrective action plans communicating progress or identify issues with recommendations for solution.
• Review and approve all related communications

Prepare ad hoc and scheduled reports summarizing vendor progress and compliance to a variety of audiences inclusive of internal staff, Governor's office, Legislature, CMS and the public.

• Prepare and coordinate preparation of report content
• Prepare special reports as assigned.

Serves as contract subject matter expert

• Participate in development of Iowa Medicaid contract oversight procedures.
• Develop training or provide technical assistance as needed.
• Participate in operational meetings and other key meetings
• Participate in development of proposed legislation, administrative rules, or other policies
• Analyze program(s) issues, program(s) performance, CMS proposed legislation, to provide substantive context for proposed legislation or RFI.

• Attend public or other meetings to provide information
• Research and recommend national best practices for contract oversight process improvement.
• Provide information for the Advanced Planning Documents (APD) as needed
• Participate in development of proposed legislation, administration rules or other policies

Benefits

Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
• Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation (96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
• Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
• Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1.) Eight years of full-time work experience in the procurement of technical, standardized, expendable, and non-expendable items, or in services procurement and contract administration, including the review of ongoing compliance with contract requirements and terms.
2) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business or public administration, accounting, or economics, and experience equal to four years of full-time work in the procurement of technical, standardized, expendable and non-expendable items or in services procurement and contract administration, including the review of ongoing compliance with contract requirements and terms.
3) A total of eight years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
4) All of the following (a, b, and c): a. Three years of full-time work experience in the procurement of technical, standardized, expendable, and non-expendable items, or in services procurement and contract administration, including the review of ongoing compliance with contract requirements and terms; and b. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in business or public administration, accounting, or economics equals one year of full-time experience; and c. A total of one year of graduate-level education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university coursework in business or public administration, accounting, or economics equals one year of full-time experience.
5) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Procurement Specialist 3.

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Do you have a total of eight years of full-time work experience in the procurement of technical, standardized, expendable, and non-expendable items, or in services procurement and contract administration, including the review of ongoing compliance with contract requirements and terms?

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Have you graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business or public administration, accounting, or economics, AND have experience equal to four years of full-time work in the procurement of technical, standardized, expendable and non-expendable items or in services procurement and contract administration, including the review of ongoing compliance with contract requirements and terms?

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Do you have a total of eight years of education and/or full-time work experience in the procurement of technical, standardized, expendable, and non-expendable items, or in services procurement and contract administration, including the review of ongoing compliance with contract requirements and terms? Thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.

• Yes - I have the total of eight years required
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Do you meet A, B and C:A Three years of full-time work experience in the procurement of technical, standardized, expendable, and non-expendable items, or in services procurement and contract administration, including the review of ongoing compliance with contract requirements and terms; andB. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in business or public administration, accounting, or economics equals one year of full-time experience; andC. A total of one year of graduate-level education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university coursework in business or public administration, accounting, or economics equals one year of full-time experience.

• Yes- I meet A, B and C
• I do not meet A, B and C

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Are you a current, permanent State of Iowa employee? IF YES - Do you have current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Procurement Specialist 3?

• I am a current, permanent State of Iowa employee AND have current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Procurement Specialist 3
• I am not a current, permanent State of Iowa employee
• I am a current, permanent State of Iowa employee BUT DO NOT have current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Procurement Specialist 3

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