RHTP Deputy Director

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Department ofHealth and Human Services (DHHS)

Public Service Manager III

Opening Date:January 12 2026

Closing Date:February 2 2026

Job Class Code:MA36

Grade:36 (Confidential)

Salary:$92851.20 $131518.40 per year

Position Number:20002-4812

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 Deputy Director oversees day-to-day operations and ensures effective coordination across all initiatives within Maines five-year CMS-funded rural transformation grant. Reporting to the RHTP Director the Deputy Director manages cross-initiative integration directly supervises Initiative Leads 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.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Management & Operations

Lead the day-to-day management of RHTP operations ensuring alignment across initiatives and workstreams.

Directly Supervise Initiative Leads 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 (Fiscal & 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 Governors 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with CMS cooperative agreements and Maines healthcare delivery system.

Knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 compliance and grant management.

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.

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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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