**Director II Medicaid State Operations** This role requires associates to be in-office 3 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered. _Please note that per our policy on_ **_hybrid/virtual work_** _, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law._ Reporting directly to the Indiana Medicaid Health Plan President, our **Director II Medicaid State Operations** will be responsible for responsible for fiscal and operational management of state regional Health Plans. This critical role ensures operational excellence, and efficient execution of our health plan’s strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will expertly juggle planning, strategy, business change management, and executive support. This position will work in a hybrid way from our corporate offices in **Indianapolis.** **How will you make an impact:** + Develops, directs, plans, and evaluates the goals and objectives of regional area within a State Health Plan. + Along with State CEO and COO, establishes overall standards, policies and objectives for Health Plan in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements; ensures alignment and support with overall Medicaid Business Unit mission, goals and objectives. + Responsible for local marketing and community relations, network development, provider partnerships, provider relations, medical management, case management and quality management programs, performance management/improvement, budgets, complaints and appeals, regulatory and contractual compliance, monthly financials, and reporting. + Resolves complex financial, legal, or politically sensitive issues. + Leads program development to ensure members, network providers, and community partners successfully participate. + Leads and manages the local Health Plan performance management/operating gain improvement activities. + Develops short and long term marketing and retention strategies and objectives. + Hires, trains, coaches, counsels, and evaluates performance of direct reports. **Minimum Requirements:** + Requires a BA/BS in a related field and minimum of 8 years relevant experience, including in-depth experience in the HMO/healthcare field, minimum of 5 years working with Medicaid and/or Medicare programs; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. **Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:** + Extensive experience in clinical and operational divisions of a Health Plan Business strongly preferred. + Deep relationships externally as well as within Elevance Health Ecosystem as it relates to the health plan business strongly preferred. Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health. Who We Are Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve. How We Work At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business. We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few. Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws. Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.