Medicaid Health IT Coordinator
Date Posted: Feb 18, 2026
Requisition ID: 473063
Location:
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About the Family & Social Services Administration (FSSA):
FSSA was established by the Indiana General Assembly in 1991 to consolidate and better integrate the delivery of human services by state government. FSSA is a health care and social services funding agency. Ninety-four percent of the agency's total budget is paid to thousands of service providers ranging from major medical centers to a physical therapist working with a child or adult with a developmental disability. The seven care divisions in FSSA administer services to more than 1.5 million Hoosiers. FSSA's mission is to compassionately serve Hoosiers of all ages and connect them with social services, health care and their communities.
Role Overview:
The Medicaid Health IT Coordinator position provides policy and regulatory analysis at the state and federal level as it relates to the Medicaid Information Technology environment within the FSSA's Division of Strategy and Technology department. This position works closely with the Medicaid Systems Manager in overseeing system changes and projects for the State of Indiana's Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS).
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $79,118.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Manage projects with moderate complexity and scope that may involve multiple internal or external stakeholders or contracted resources.
Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, work breakdown structures and budgets.
Define user and project team member's roles and responsibilities on each project. Coordinate with cross-functional teams.
Manage and problem-solve for project risks, issues and changes while ensuring proper escalation when needed.
Coordinate and monitor activities of all stakeholders to ensure the project is completed within any time constraints.
Communicate project status to management and project stakeholders.
Conduct post-project evaluations and prepare lessons learned to improve future projects.
The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
a Bachelor's Degree and 1+ year of experience in information technology, Computer science, Business Administration or a related field, or
an Associate's Degree and 3+ years of experience in information technology, Computer science, Business Administration or a related field, or
at least 5+ years of experience in information technology, Computer science, Business Administration or a related field applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.
Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience.
Three (3) years of project management experience.
Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies, risk management, and estimation of resources.
Considerable knowledge and application of project management theories and practices.
Considerable knowledge of the information systems development life cycle, information technology, project tools and approaches to development and implementation.
Considerable problem solving and analytical skills.
Ability to lead project team by encouraging and influencing others to perform, as well as collaborate across departments.
Effective communication skills. Comfortable making presentations to stakeholders.
Advanced knowledge and experience of Microsoft products: Outlook, SharePoint, Word, Excel, Project, and Visio.
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
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