RHTP Associate Director Data & Compliance

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Department ofHealth and Human Services (DHHS)

Public Service Coordinator III

Opening Date:January 12 2026

Closing Date:February 2 2026

Job Class Code:CA34

Grade:34 (Confidential)

Salary:$84697.60 $120265.60 per year

Position Number:20002-4813

Location: Augusta

-Limited period position-

Program Overview:

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 applied for $1B of funding ($200M/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.

Position Summary

The Associate Director of Data & Evaluation oversees the design implementation and management of RHTPs data evaluation framework and metric and outcomes reporting processes in partnership with DHHSs contracted RHTP Evaluation Vendor (TBD). This role ensures that metrics and outcomes across all initiatives are tracked using evidence-based methods consistent with CMS requirements and are compliant with the grant application. This position translates data into actionable insights to inform decision-making policy development and program performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Management & Integration

Oversee the design and statewide data management and oversight processes for RHTP reporting integrating inputs from MHDO HIN and MaineCare.

Direct the work and oversee DHHS contracted RHTP Evaluation Vendor (TBD)

Ensure interoperability and alignment of RHTP data processes with existing State and CMS reporting platforms.

Oversee data collection cleaning and validation across subrecipients and initiatives.

Develop new and streamlined methods for data collection from RHTP initiatives and activities.

Performance Measurement & Evaluation

Develop baseline data and performance indicators for all initiatives in accordance with CMS reporting templates.

Conduct ongoing analyses to measure program outcomes trends and impact on rural health metrics.

Lead the creation of dashboards scorecards and public data summaries.

Program Reporting & Federal Coordination

Support preparation of quarterly annual and ad hoc reports to CMS DHHS and Statewide leadership.

Collaborate with CMS evaluators and academic partners on independent or cross-state evaluations.

Support the Director in translating data into policy and implementation recommendations.

Technical Assistance & Capacity Building

Train initiative teams and partners on data collection methods and reporting protocols.

Provide technical assistance to ensure consistent data quality across initiatives.

Oversee and direct the work of the RHTP Evaluation Vendor.

Minimum Qualifications:

A 10-year combination of education training and experience in public health epidemiology biostatistics or related field which includes a minimum of 5 years of experience in data management program evaluation or healthcare analytics.

Proficiency in statistical and visualization tools (SAS Power BI Tableau R).

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of CMS reporting requirements and State-level health data systems.

Experience managing evaluation for large health transformation or Medicaid programs.

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Agency information:

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health safety resilience and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the States population including children families older Mainers and individuals with disabilities mental illness and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health operates two state psychiatric hospitals and provides oversight to health care providers.

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Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:

• Work-Life Fit Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays 12 days of sick leave and3 weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85%-100%of employee-only premiums ($12845.82 - $15112.76 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information aboutprogram requirements.
• Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement Plan The State contributes the equivalent of 18.91% of the employees pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a childincluding fathers and adoptive parentsreceivesix weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional unpaid leave may also be available under theFamily and Medical Leave Act.

State employees are eligible for anextensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated foranything less than full-time.

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