Health Care Project Director - Limited Service

State of Vermont • Waterbury, VT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Agency of Human Services (AHS) Central Office is seeking a dynamic and experienced Health Care Project Director to lead high-impact initiatives under the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program. This position provides senior-level leadership in project management, program development, and policy implementation to advance innovative, federally funded health system transformation efforts across Vermont. The role requires strong collaboration across AHS departments, providers, and community partners to ensure effective implementation and compliance with federal requirements. All AHS employees are expected to demonstrate four core practices: customer service, holistic service, strengths-based relationships, and results orientation. The Rural Health Transformation (RHT) project is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $195,053,740.44, with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, CMS/HHS or the U.S. Government.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, finance, accounting, or health care AND four (4) years or more as a manager or administrator in a health/human services program or organization including one year working with Medicaid programs.
• OR Master's degree or higher in public administration, finance, accounting, or health care AND two (2) years or more as a manager or administrator in a health/human services program or organization, including one year working with Medicaid programs.
• OR Associate's degree in public administration, finance, accounting, or health care AND six (6) years or more as a manager or administrator in a health/human services program or organization, including one year working with Medicaid programs.
• OR High School diploma or equivalent AND eight (8) years or more as a manager or administrator in a health/human services program or organization, including one year working with Medicaid programs.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in public health (MPH), public administration (MPA), or related field
• Experience working with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) or Medicaid programs
• Strong knowledge of rural health systems and transformation initiatives
• Experience with grants management, budgeting, and contract oversight
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and stakeholder engagement

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Management
• Program & Policy Implementation
• Grants & Contract Oversight
• Cross-Agency Coordination
• Strategic Planning & Problem Solving

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED