Director of Division of Administration

Job Location: T his position will be located at 920 Wildwood Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109

Why you’ll love this position:

As part of the leadership team of Missouri's Department of Health and Senior Services, (DHSS), the Director of Administration will have the opportunity to lead and motivate department teams and manage the successful operation of administrative functions within DHSS. Works closely with the Directors of each Division in oversight of the department's finances, operations, and physical facilities. This position will help develop budgets and oversees the adherence to regulatory guidelines.

• Prepare, track and administer the department's annual budget request ($2.5 billion)
• Monitor department expenditures to ensure financial accountability
• Present budget and other information at legislative committee hearings and to individual legislators
• Oversee approximately 45,000 vendor payments annually
• Account for approximately 200 federal grants
• Direct, develop and oversee approximately 2,300 contracts and amendments
• Oversee receipt of funds and ensure timely deposit in the state treasury
• Serve as liaison to the State Auditor's Office regarding audit matters, and supervise internal audits of agency programs
• Prepare and oversee fiscal note responses for legislation impacting the department
• Provide supervision of fixed asset control, warehouse, vehicle fleet and mail services; manage approximately 95 leases and state office building sites

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Extensive experience in budget, fiscal, and grant management
• Experience with policy development and implementation
• Knowledge of public health and the healthcare industry is preferred
• A bachelor's degree in public, business, or healthcare administration, or a closely related field is required
• Master's degree is preferred

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

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