RHTP Director

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Department ofHealth and Human Services (DHHS)

Public Service Executive II

Opening Date:January 12 2026

Closing Date:January 26 2026

Job Class Code:EA38

Grade:38 (Confidential)

Salary:$102107.20 $144684.80 per year

Position Number:20002-4811

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 RHTP Director will lead Maines fiveyear statewide transformation initiative funded through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This role provides strategic operational and fiscal leadership ensuring rural communities benefit from expanded access to care strengthened workforce capacity modernized health technologies improved health outcomes and sustainable delivery system reform.

The RHTP Director manages and oversees the full lifecycle of the RHTP from planning and implementation to reporting and evaluation and serves as the primary liaison with CMS ensuring alignment with federal guidance state priorities and rural community needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Accountability & Strategic Oversight

Lead evolution implementation and successful execution of Maines Rural Health Transformation Plan across five major initiatives: Population Health Rural Workforce Development Innovation Access & Affordability and Sustainable Rural Health Ecosystems.

Define program priorities measurable goals and performance metrics in alignment with CMS requirements and State objectives.

Monitor progress against workplans and adjust strategies based on program performance emerging needs and federal guidance.

Lead strategy and oversight of procurement and contracting plan to ensure timely progress against workplan and expenditure targets.

CMS Cooperative Agreement Management

Serve as the States designated Program Director for RHTP and primary contact with CMS regarding RHTP matters.

Ensure and oversee timely submission of all federal reports performance data and required documentation.

Oversee compliance with federal terms and conditions including 2 CFR Part 200 and HHS regulations.

Manage approval and ongoing oversight of key personnel subawards and major procurements.

Operational Management & Team Leadership

Oversee and provide direction to a multidisciplinary team including initiative leads data analysts evaluation leads fiscal analysts policy specialists and consultants/vendors.

Implement project management systems workflows and processes to ensure progress across initiatives.

Staff and coordinate RHTP governance groups including coordination with other State of Maine Departments and entities and the Governors Office.

Oversee and make decisions regarding budgeting spending plans and financial controls to ensure efficient and strategic use of funds.

Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships

Build and maintain relationships with rural hospitals FQHCs EMS agencies behavioral health providers community organizations educational institutions payers and other partners.

Coordinate and be responsive to the RHTP Advisory Committee composed of rural health leaders statewide.

Facilitate collaboration across sectors to support workforce development telehealth expansion data sharing alternative payment models and regional planning.

Program Design & Implementation

Oversee and ensure successful completion of all activities within each initiative.

Direct and monitor contractor and subrecipient performance for vendors technical assistance providers academic partners and professional associations.

Data Reporting & Evaluation

Oversee program evaluation including baseline data collection annual performance measurement and longitudinal tracking of health outcomes.

Integrate and analyze data from MHDO MaineCare rural providers and state systems to inform decisions.

Report findings to statewide leadership rural communities and federal partners in a transparent and actionable format.

Policy Development & Regulatory Coordination

Ensure alignment of program activities with value-based payment models rural stabilization policies and cross-agency delivery-system reforms.

Oversee and ensure completion of all rulemaking and other regulatory matters pursuant to initiatives and activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

A 12-year combination of education training and experience in public health public administration health policy healthcare management project management or related field (or equivalent experience) which includes progressively responsible leadership experience in healthcare government programs Medicaid public health rural health grant oversight or delivery system transformation.

Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale multi-stakeholder programs or federally funded initiatives.

Experience supervising teams overseeing budgets managing complex contracts procurements and partnerships.

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing CMS cooperative agreements or federal health transformation grants.

Knowledge of rural healthcare delivery telehealth data systems and value-based payment models.

Familiarity with Maines rural health landscape and state government operations.

Preference will be given to those who possess a Masters degree in the above areas.

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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.

Application Information:

For additional information about this position please contact Desirea Murray at

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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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