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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 08/07/26

Applications Due08/21/26

Vacancy ID221380

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleHealth Program Administrator 2 - 80140

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade25

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $96336 to $121413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Office of Health Insurance Programs/Division of Drug Policy and Rebate Management/Bureau of Rebate Management

99 Washington Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Duties Description The Health Program Administrator will support the Division of Drug Policy and Rebate Management in securing and managing federal and State Medicaid Drug Rebate program agreements, including supplemental drug rebate agreements, and outcomes based agreements, and contractor provided services. The selected candidate will be responsible for the operational and administrative oversight of the program's supplemental rebate and vendor contracts, working to ensure contracts are compliant with federal and New York State's laws, rules, regulations and policies; developing, preparing, reviewing, implementing, processing and tracking contracts; coordinating required approvals across state agencies. Collaborate with internal staff, contract staff, and pharmaceutical manufacturers through all phases of contract negotiation, execution and renewal. This position will also assist in the development, review and processing of contract procurements; approving and reviewing contract invoices to ensure they are in accordance with contract terms and service level agreements including reviewing contractor performance, amendments, contract interpretation and contract compliance issues; reviewing budget modifications and contract amendments to determine the impact on the contract and to ensure continued compliance with applicable regulations. In addition, they will be providing technical assistance related to contract requirements, processing and renewal to program staff.

Minimum Qualifications Reassignment:
Current NYS DOH employee with a permanent of contingent-permanent, competitive status as a Health Program Administrator 2, G-25.

Transfer:
A NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title at or above a G23 and deemed eligible for transfer to Health Program Administrator 2, G-25 under Section 70.1 or Section 52.6 of the NYS Civil Service Law.

The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.

Preferred Qualifications: Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong background in state contracting and procurement requirements, or state procurement. Knowledge of the Medicaid Drug Rebate program and supplemental rebate evaluation and management.

Additional Comments When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.

This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.

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For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

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Name Human Resources Management Group, EW/HPA2/80140

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference EW/HPA2/80140 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, EW/HPA2/80140, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.

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