Chief of Risk and Research Management (PCN 062205)

State of Alaska•Anchorage or Juneau, AK

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This Individual Position is Exempt from the Hiring Freeze. Qualified Applicants are Encouraged To Apply. Welcome to the Department of Health. We’d be delighted to have you join our team. If you envision yourself in this role and are ready to start an exciting career with us, apply today. This position is open to Alaskan Residents only. Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify. This position is currently located in Anchorage. The position may be filled in Juneau or Anchorage, depending on the location of the most qualified candidate. Are you someone who is passionate about policy development and the implementation of regulatory reforms that will directly affect 270,000 Alaskans receiving behavioral health and substance misuse treatment? If you said 'yes,' the Division of Behavioral Health wants to hear from you! We are looking for a dynamic individual to fill our Chief of Risk and Research Management position, a role where you will serve as a member of the executive leadership team of the Division, and provide strategic oversight for division-wide planning, legislative and regulatory coordination, communication with stakeholders, and data-drive system analysis. You will directly influence the alignment of behavioral health services with state and federal regulations, while driving continuous improvement in both divisional and programmatic performance. If you are someone who wants to make a meaningful impact on Alaska's healthcare future, apply today! The mission of the Division of Behavioral Health is to promote an integrated and comprehensive behavioral health system based on sound policy, effective practices, and partnerships. Our Division Values: Connection, Collaboration, and Community.

Requirements

Three years of professional experience in the broad occupational fields of the division or department.
Two years of supervisor and/or managerial experience, which may be concurrent with the professional experience.
Experience in one of the professional areas that comprise the division’s purpose and function.
Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production.
Ability to formulate objectives and priorities and implement plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization.
Ability to capitalize on opportunities and manage risks.
Ability to show understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others.
Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with others.
Ability to relate well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations.
Ability to be sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
Ability to express information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information.
Ability to make clear and convincing oral presentations.
Ability to listen to others, attend to nonverbal cues, and respond appropriately.
Knowledge of the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, technological systems work and operates effectively within them.
Knowledge of the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization.
Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements.
Ability to determine short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them.
Ability to coordinate with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals.
Ability to monitor progress and evaluate outcomes.
Ability to use information technology in accessing, collecting, analyzing, maintaining, and disseminating data and information.
Must submit a cover letter (maximum one page) highlighting relevant experience and strengths related to the competencies and how they would benefit the role.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with policy development and implementation of regulatory reforms.
Experience in behavioral health and substance misuse treatment services.

Responsibilities

Serve as a member of the executive leadership team of the Division.
Provide strategic oversight for division-wide planning, legislative and regulatory coordination, communication with stakeholders, and data-drive system analysis.
Directly influence the alignment of behavioral health services with state and federal regulations.
Drive continuous improvement in both divisional and programmatic performance.