Supervises and directs activities of personnel and programs engaged in carrying out divisional objectives, utilizing knowledge of agency purposes, rules, regulations, procedures, and practices. Plans and directs activities by establishing long and short-term goals and operational objectives for the Office of Long Term Care. Ensures coordination, quality control, quality assurance, and special reporting services through units within the Office of Long Term Care. Provides testimony, reports and information to the Arkansas General Assembly, the Governor’s Office, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services of the Federal Department of Health and Human Services, and interested parties. Develops and reviews operating and program policies and procedures, reviews and evaluates programs and services with departmental leaders, and makes changes as necessary to assure compliance with federal and state regulations and laws. Provides technical assistance, guidance, and information regarding long term care issues to internal and external agency contacts, legislators, providers and other customers by researching and interpreting federal and state laws and regulations and agency policies and procedures. Conducts and attends meetings, conferences, and/or workshops to disseminate professional information relating to long term care issues, programs and practices. Develops and recommends new and revised statues, policies, and procedures to respond to changes in operational needs, objectives and priorities, and to improve the effectiveness of division operations. Develops annual operating and biennial budgets; works directly with the DFA Office of Budget to gain its approval of the divisions’ budget for recommendation to the governor; testifies before the legislature regarding budget information and responds to financial inquiries from the Capitol on an ongoing basis, especially during legislative sessions. Performs other duties as assigned.