Sr Dir-IDD Strategy & Innovation (Full-time Hybrid, Morrisville, NC Based)

• Build and maintain relationships with: Healthcare systems Behavioral health providers Primary care organizations Community-based organizations (CBOs) Local governments State agencies Advocacy organizations
• Healthcare systems
• Behavioral health providers
• Primary care organizations
• Community-based organizations (CBOs)
• Local governments
• State agencies
• Advocacy organizations
• Develop collaborative models that address social drivers of health and community inclusion
• Facilitate cross-sector partnerships focused on improving outcomes for individuals with IDD
• Represent Alliance in community coalitions, advisory boards, and stakeholder meetings

• Serve as a strategic and operational subject matter expert on: NC Innovations Waiver design Tailored Plan requirements Medicaid transformation initiatives Reimbursement structures, and Service delivery innovation
• NC Innovations Waiver design
• Tailored Plan requirements
• Medicaid transformation initiatives
• Reimbursement structures, and
• Service delivery innovation
• Identify opportunities to maximize waiver services and supports.
• Monitor state policy and regulatory changes
• Partner with operational teams to ensure compliance and successful implementation
• Advise executive leadership regarding waiver and Medicaid-related innovations
• Develop and communicate a long-term strategic vision for Medicaid-funded IDD services, engaging provider networks, advocacy organizations, healthcare systems, and community partners in advancing innovative service delivery models
• Lead program evaluation framework aligned with the organization’s goals, funding requirements and community impact
• Identify operational risk, gaps and opportunities for improvement and innovation
• Identify gaps and recommend solutions to increase service alignment and community access

• Assess social determinants affecting members and families
• Develop programs that address: Housing instability Employment barriers Transportation needs Food insecurity Caregiver support challenges Specialty and primary care needs
• Housing instability
• Employment barriers
• Transportation needs
• Food insecurity
• Caregiver support challenges
• Specialty and primary care needs
• Collaborate with community organizations to improve access to resources.
• Design interventions that improve health equity and quality of life

• Analyze member outcomes and utilization data. Identify trends and opportunities for service improvement
• Establish strategic and operational performance indicators related to access, network capacity, waiver utilization, innovation adoption, community inclusion, and program effectiveness
• Measure program effectiveness and return on investment
• Establish strategic performance indicators to measure waiver utilization, access to services, community inclusion outcomes, health outcomes, quality metrics, and overall impact of IDD innovation initiatives
• Prepare reports for leadership, state agencies, and stakeholders

• Travel between Alliance offices, attending meetings on behalf of Alliance, participating in Alliance sponsored events, etc. may be required
• Travel to meet with members, providers, stakeholders, attend court hearings etc. is required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Public Administration, Health Services, Human Services, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or a related field and seven (7) years of progressively responsible consultative or administrative experience in publicly-funded healthcare, managed care, IDD services, behavioral health, healthcare strategy, or related human services programs.

must include strategic planning, cross-sector partnership development, program innovation, and implementation of initiatives designed to improve outcomes for individuals with IDD.

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Public Administration, Health Services, Human Services, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or a related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible consultative or administrative experience in publicly-funded healthcare, managed care, IDD services, behavioral health, healthcare strategy, or related human services programs.

must include strategic planning, cross-sector partnership development, program innovation, and implementation of initiatives designed to improve outcomes for individuals with IDD.

Experience with North Carolina Medicaid programs, including the NC Innovations Waiver and/or Medicaid Transformation initiatives, is strongly preferred.

• Experience working with NC Medicaid Managed Care and historically marginalized populations
• Extensive knowledge of NC Innovations Waiver services, Tailored Plans, Medicaid financing, and value-based reimbursement models for IDD populations
• Superior quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills with a talent for breaking down complex issues into actionable components
• Ability to interpret data, track performance and report on impact
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to disability services such as ADA, Medicaid and Olmstead
• Experience with budget management, contract management and policy development
• Experience working with accreditation bodies
• Use of Microsoft Office products and knowledge of data analytics programs and reporting

$119,264-$152,062/Annually

Exact compensation will be determined based on the candidate's education, experience, external market data and consideration of internal equity.

An excellent fringe benefit package accompanies the salary, which includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long Term Disability
• Generous retirement savings plan
• Flexible work schedules including hybrid/remote options
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holiday, management leave
• Dress flexibility