RHTP Deputy Director

Requirements

• A 10-year combination of education, training and experience in public health, public administration, healthcare management, or related field progressively responsible experience in healthcare or government program administration.
• Demonstrated expertise in operational leadership, performance management, and team supervision.
• Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder projects or federally funded programs.
• Familiarity with CMS cooperative agreements and Maine's healthcare delivery system.
• Knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 compliance and grant management.
• Preference will be given to those who possess a Master's degree in the above areas.
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If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State's career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State. . Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Public Service Manager III Opening Date: June 17, 2026 Closing Date: July 1, 2026 Job Class Code: MA36 Grade: 36 (Confidential) Salary: $92,851.20 - $131,518.40 per year Position Number: 20002-4812 Location: Augusta -Limited Period Position- The Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) is a major statewide initiative administered by DHHS, aiming to build a resilient, integrated rural health system that delivers accessible, high-value care and improved outcomes for all Mainers. The RHTP is a grant opportunity administered by CMS that provides $50B to states to transform rural health. Maine has received nearly $1B of funding ($190M/year) across five years to deliver transformative change in rural health across five key initiatives: Population Health, Rural Workforce Development, Innovation, Access & Affordability, and Sustainable Rural Health Ecosystems. The RHTP Deputy Director oversees day-to-day operations and ensures effective coordination across all initiatives and activities within Maine's five-year, CMS-funded rural transformation grant. Reporting to the RHTP Director, the Deputy Director manages cross-initiative integration, directly supervises two Associate Directors (Budget & Compliance as well as Data & Evaluation), and drives operational excellence, performance monitoring, and compliance with State and federal requirements. This position ensures that RHTP activities are efficiently implemented, outcomes are tracked and met, and all program operations align with CMS cooperative agreement expectations and Maine DHHS priorities. Core Responsibilities: Program Management & Operations - Lead the day-to-day management of RHTP operations, ensuring alignment across initiatives and workstreams. - Directly Supervise Associate Directors, providing ongoing guidance, goal-setting, and performance evaluations. - Establish and oversee operating procedures, program management systems, and progress-tracking tools. - Review initiative workplans, budgets, and deliverables to ensure consistency with overall program objectives. - Coordinate internal review and decision-making processes for procurements, contracts, and subrecipient awards. Strategic Coordination & Oversight - Receive guidance and direction from the Director to implement statewide RHTP strategy, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and track progress against milestones. - Lead cross-initiative integration to ensure shared data, consistent reporting, and collective impact measurement. - Facilitate problem-solving and decision-making among Initiative Leads and functional leads (Budget & Compliance, Data & Evaluation). - Anticipate risks and escalate operational or compliance challenges to the RHTP Director as needed. Stakeholder & Interagency Coordination - Support coordination among DHHS Offices and other State Departments including DOE, DOL, DAFS, and the Governor's Office. - Represent the RHTP in interdepartmental meetings, legislative briefings, and CMS check-ins when delegated by the RHTP Director. - Oversee collaboration with academic institutions, provider networks, and advisory committees. Reporting & Accountability - Support preparation of quarterly and annual CMS reports, ensuring consistency of data, budget, and narrative information. - Oversee initiative-level documentation and coordinate inputs for federal monitoring and audits. - Track and report on statewide performance measures and initiative outcomes.

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