**Description**
The Medicaid Acquisition Integration Lead (Acquisition Integration Advisor) performs project-oriented duties related to the integration of an acquired entity into the company. The Medicaid Acquisition Integration Lead (Acquisition Integration Advisor) works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial.
**Responsibilities**
The Medicaid Acquisition Integration Lead (Acquisition Integration Advisor) implements activities and projects associated with the assimilation of practices and systems where the primary competence is in project management and integration related disciplines. This role will partner with stakeholders across the organization after the merger/acquisition decision has been reached with a focus on integration activities.
Primary Responsibilities include:
+ Advises executives to develop functional strategies (often segment specific) on matters of significance. Exercises independent judgment and decision making on complex issues regarding job duties and related tasks, and works under minimal supervision.
+ Uses independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors and determining the best course of action.
+ Develops and manage all aspects of project and program engagement from planning, external vendor relationships, communications, resources, budget, change, risks and issues
+ Manages the full project life cycle, including review of various sources to assess requirements, creation of project plans and schedules, obtaining and managing resources, managing budget, and facilitating project execution, deployment and closure.
+ Plans, organizes, monitors, and oversees integration utilizing cross functional teams to deliver defined requirements and meet company strategic objectives.
+ Creates and/or supports the blueprinting process and helps business areas complete deliverables.
+ Understands interdependencies between technology, operations and business needs. Provides functional and technical knowledge across multiple business and technical areas.
+ Defines the Statement of Work and Specifications for the requested goods and services.
+ Supports the overall integration by leading dedicated work streams. Identify and develop contingency plans to mitigate and address risks and procures adequate resources to achieve project objectives in planned timeframes. Provides status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across.
+ Actively demonstrates Humana core values in all interactions
+ Actively seeks growth and development opportunities provided within the company and without, committing to constant growth and evolution as a professional and for the Humana Medicaid team.
+ Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences.
**Required Qualifications**
+ Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
+ Five (5) or more years of technical and/or business project management experience.
+ Two (2) or more years System and/or business integration experience.
+ Knowledge of Systems Development Life Cycle, Waterfall, and Agile Development Methodologies.
+ Possess a solid understanding of operations, technology, communications and processes
+ Must have a room in your home designated as a home office; away from high traffic areas where confidential information may be secured.
+ Must have the ability to provide a high-speed DSL or cable modem for a home office (Satellite and Wireless Internet service is NOT allowed for this role). A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 10×1 (10mbs download x 1mbs upload) is required.
+ For this job, associates are required to be fully COVID vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID testing and wear a face covering while at work. The weekly testing will need to be done through an approved Humana vendor, and unvaccinated associates should follow all social distancing and masking protocols if they are required to come into a Humana facility or work outside of their home. We are a healthcare company committed to putting health and safety first for our members, patients, associates, and the communities we serve.
+ If progressed to offer, you will be required to: Provide proof of full vaccination **OR** Commit to weekly testing, following all CDC protocols, **OR** Provide documentation for a medical or religious exemption consideration. This policy will not supersede state or local laws. Requests for these exemptions should be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to your scheduled first day of work.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Two (2) or more years of leadership experience.
+ Two (3) or more years of experience in Health Plan Operations and/or Healthcare IT systems.
+ Two (2) or more years previous experience working in Mergers and Acquisition field.
+ Experience working with Medicaid and/or Medicare Plans.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
+ Possess a solid understanding of operations, technology, communications and processes.
+ Six Sigma and / or Project Management Institute certification.
**Additional Information**
Travel: **Up to 30% to various states.**
Work Hours: **Eastern Standard Time or Central Standard Time.**
**Interview Format**
As part of our hiring process, we will be using an exciting interviewing technology provided by Modern Hire, a third-party vendor. This technology provides our team of recruiters and hiring managers an enhanced method for decision-making.
If you are selected to move forward from your application prescreen, you will receive correspondence inviting you to participate in a pre-recorded Voice Interview and/or an SMS Text Messaging interview. If participating in a pre-recorded interview, you will respond to a set of interview questions via your phone. You should anticipate this interview to take approximately 10-15 minutes.
If participating in a SMS Text interview, you will be asked a series of questions to which you will be using your cell phone or computer to answer the questions provided. Expect this type of interview to last anywhere from 5-10 minutes. Your recorded interview(s) via text and/or pre-recorded voice will be reviewed and you will subsequently be informed if you will be moving forward to next round of interviews.
**Scheduled Weekly Hours**
40