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HCBS Policy & Communications Unit Manager 2026-02562
Salary
$7,184.67 Monthly
Location
Cheyenne, WY
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
2026-02562
Department
Department Of Health
Division
Cheyenne and County Offices
Opening Date
10/23/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Determined by Position
Job Classification
BAPS11
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Section is seeking a Policy and Communications (PAC) Unit Manager. The position provides project management and training coordination for the HCBS Section, and ensures the ongoing development, revision, and alignment of federal, state, and Section rules and practices. This position is part of the HCBS Section Leadership Team, contributing to the programs growth and development and leading key projects essential to the day-to-day function of the HCBS Section.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.
Supervise the completion and submission of all Medicaid Waiver applications as well as Waiver Amendment and Renewal applications for Community Choices Waiver (CCW), Comprehensive Waiver, and Supports Waiver in accordance with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) guidelines and timelines.
Supervise the facilitation and coordination of Waiver meetings, presentations, and community forums as needed.
Serve as liaison in responding to CMS questions/clarifications on submitted Waiver applications and amendments
Supervise the Medicaid Waiver Policy Analyst and Medicaid Waiver Communications Analyst; includes training, support, staff development, guidance, and feedback.
Coordinate and compile relevant information and complete quarterly and annual reporting for Waiver administration, including evidentiary reports for the three Waivers, 372 reports, and other regular reporting such as the HCBS Section Annual Report
Serve as project manager for HCBS rules revisions as well as other federal initiatives, ensuring appropriate project planning, monitoring, and reporting on progress and completion of projects.
Serve as project manager for Medicaid Waiver Provider Rate Rebasing Projects, overseeing work of the contractor(s) engaged to initiate, guide, and complete the projects.
Develop and maintain content for the HCBS webpages and ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
Supervise and coordinate continuous review of current rules and policies to identify gaps or potential conflicts to federal regulations and make recommendations for change. Develop new policies as needed.
Serve as the coordinator and facilitator for the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council and support the facilitation of the Long Term Care Advisory Council.
In collaboration with HCBS Section staff members, oversee the coordination and development of identified training materials for internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference will be given to candidates with a Master's degree in public administration, health administration, or related fields, typically in public administration, health administration, or related human services fields.
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of the waiver system, rules, federal and state laws regarding Medicaid waivers, especially CMS requirements.
Knowledge of the rule promulgation process and ability to write and revise rules.
Strong professional and technical writing skills, with the ability to write policies and procedures.
Ability to track data, identify trends, and analyze data for system delivery improvements.
Knowledge of state legislative activities, current bills, committees, and issues related to the DD and aging fields.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelors Degree (typically in Business)
Experience:
1-3 year(s) of progressive work experience (typically in Business) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Policy & Planning Analyst
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
4-7 years of progressive work experience (typically in Business) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Policy & Planning Analyst
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
NOTES:
Supplemental Information
048- Wyoming Department of Health - Division of Healthcare Financing
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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)
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(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)
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(BAPS11) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?
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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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Do you have a Master's degree in public administration, health administration, or related fields, typically in public administration, health administration, or related human services fields?
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(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
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(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.
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(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: Per Wyoming Statute, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for Veterans Preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive Veterans Preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. * I have read and understand the Veterans Preference Disclosure and understand that, if claiming Veterans Preference, I must attach the appropriate supporting documentation to each application I submit in order to receive Veterans Preference.
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(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veterans military service, and wish to claim veterans preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans preference status. By requesting veterans preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.
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(A2) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.
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