RHTP Associate Director Data & Compliance

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Department of Health 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: $84,697.60 – $120,265.60 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 RHTP’s data, evaluation framework, and metric and outcomes reporting processes, in partnership with DHHS’s 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

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

Oversee data collection, cleaning, and validation across subrecipients and initiatives.

Performance Measurement & Evaluation

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

Lead the creation of dashboards, scorecards, and public data summaries.

Program Reporting & Federal Coordination

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

Technical Assistance & Capacity Building

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

Oversee and direct the work of the RHTP Evaluation Vendor.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications

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 State's 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@Maine.gov

Please submit all documents or files in PDF or Word format.

To request a paper application, please contact Mandy.Hernandez@Maine.gov

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium 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 about program 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 employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

State employees are eligible for an extensive 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 for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. 

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. 

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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