Posting Details
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Our Vision
Every New Mexican has access to affordable health care coverage through a coordinated and seamless health care system.
Our Mission
We ensure that New Mexicans attain their highest level of health by providing whole-person, cost-effective, accessible, and high-quality health care and safety-net services.
Our Goals
Leverage purchasing power and partnerships to create innovative policies and models of comprehensive health care coverage that improve the health and well-being of New Mexicans and the workforce.
Achieve health equity by addressing poverty, discrimination, and lack of resources, building a New Mexico where everyone thrives.
Implement innovative technology and data-driven decision-making to provide unparalleled, convenient access to services and information.
Build the best team in state government by supporting employees continuous growth and wellness.
Why does the job exist?
The Senior Economist will:
Manage/process Medicaid quarterly program budget data analysis, projections and enrollments;
Review capitation rates and their development;
Provide Cost/Benefit analysis of Federal, State or proposed policies/ legislation impacting Medicaid programs, their members, and related healthcare providers;
Provide advanced budgetary, economic, and statistical analysis/ forecasting.
How does it get done?
The Senior Economist is responsible for:
Analysis and reporting of member and provider enrollment and capitation costs of Medicaid programs/members/providers;
Preparing and presenting quarterly Medicaid budget projections to Health Care Authority (HCA), Medical Assistance Division (MAD) and external stakeholders;
Analysis and reporting of healthcare service costs of populations based on internal/external data sources;
Projecting Federal and State revenues accruing to the Health Care Authority (HCA) and the Medical Assistance Division (MAD) in support of programs and activities;
Supporting activities involving Medicaid budget planning and development.
Who are the customers?
Health Care Authority (HCA) and Medical Assistance Division (MAD) staff and management;
Other state and federal agencies.
Ideal Candidate
Health Care Authority (HCA) and Medical Assistance Division (MAD) staff and management;
Other state and federal agencies.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Statistics, or Business Administration and three (3) years of experience in database manipulation, statistical analysis, or spreadsheet and/or statistical software usage. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling seven (7) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must obtain a Defensive driving certification.
Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer to include working with computers, faxes, copiers, printers and phone usage. Ability to lift up to 25lbs. Travel throughout the state and occasional out of state may be required.
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Agency Contact Information: Jolene Jaffa, (505) 690-9920. Email
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Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
