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Financial Manager, Rural Health Transformation Program

State Of Maryland

Job Location:

Baltimore, MD - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 39 - 50

Posted: 10 October 2026 (16 days ago)

Application Deadline: 7 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

GRADE

STD0019

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Office of Rural Health Baltimore MD

Main Purpose of Job

The State Office of Rural Health (SORH) serves as a focal point and state clearinghouse for collection and dissemination of information regarding rural health care issues research findings and innovative approaches to the delivery of health care in rural areas; provides coordination of rural health programming across the state to avoid redundancy and support coordination of efforts among public health and health care entities; and delivers technical assistance to rural-serving public and non-profit private entities to build capacity to access state and federal resources. Ultimately as the state entity primarily responsible for rural health SORH aims to support the Department other state agencies and rural Maryland communities to improve the accessibility of quality health services throughout rural Maryland and positively impact the health of rural Marylanders.

SORH will oversee and administer the newly established CMS-funded Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) for the state of Maryland. The RHTP will improve the health of rural Marylanders by (1) strengthening the rural health workforce (2) connecting rural Maryland to primary care chronic disease management specialty care and behavioral health and (3) addressing chronic disease with increased demand for and supply of nutritious food. This position RHTP Financial Manager (Financial Manager) is responsible for the planning development administration and managerial oversight of the implementation of the fiscal aspects of the RHTP in Maryland. This position manages and tracks administration of an anticipated 5-year program with an annual budget of approximately $168M. This position will be responsible for funds to be distributed among more than 12 known subrecipients and many additional subawards by the subrecipients. The Financial Manager is responsible for all aspects of RHTP financial management compliance and financial reporting to include RHTP budgeting forecasting and expenditure tracking; interpreting and enforcing funder regulations state and federal reporting and systems management.

RHTP fund subrecipients to receive RHTP team services include MDH programs at least nine other state entities eighteen local health departments and numerous local level competitive sub-awardees. The position will supervise a Fiscal Manager in support of noted activities.

This position funding is durational and will terminate at the end of the RHTP grant spending period (September 30 2031) unless funding for the position ends sooner.

This position is eligible for Hybrid Telework.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and six years of administrative or professional experience including three years at a supervisory or managerial level.

A Masters degree from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the general experience and a Doctorate will substitute for two years of the general experience. Additional experience will substitute on a year-for-year basis for the college degree.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

This role will ensure successful implementation of the Maryland Rural Health Transformation Program via financial management compliance and reporting.

Desirable qualifications include:

Proven leadership in financial management including overseeing staff leading workflows and utilizing existing and implementing new fiscal management systems
Experience/knowledge of communication and collaboration working with diverse stakeholders including internal teams external partners and multiple agencies or departments
Experience in provision of fiscal-related technical assistance and grant monitoring functions
Demonstrated ability to use data and performance metrics to manage operations improve accuracy and enhance program outcomes

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume must be uploaded to your application. While cover letters are not mandatory if you choose to include one please upload it along with your resume as a single file.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all related education experience dates and hours of indicate your college degree and major on your application if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S. any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

Candidates may remain on thecertified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unable to apply onlinethe paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH Recruitment and Selection Division 201 W. Preston St. Room 114-B Baltimore MD application materials must be received by 5 pm close of business on the closing date for the recruitment no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload please fax the requested informationto .Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at .

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division at or.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: or MD TTY Relay Service 1-.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruitment retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.

Required Experience:

Manager

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