RHTP Associate Director Data & Compliance

State of Maine • Augusta, ME

1d • $84,698 - $120,266

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• A 10-year combination of education, training and experience in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, or related field which includes a minimum of 5 years of experience in data management, program evaluation, or healthcare analytics.
• Proficiency in statistical and visualization tools (SAS, Power BI, Tableau, R).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of CMS reporting requirements and State-level health data systems.
• Experience managing evaluation for large health transformation or Medicaid programs.

Responsibilities

• Data Management & Integration • Oversee the design and statewide data management and oversight processes for RHTP reporting, integrating inputs from MHDO, HIN, and MaineCare.
• Direct the work and oversee DHHS’ contracted RHTP Evaluation Vendor (TBD)
• Ensure interoperability and alignment of RHTP data processes with existing State and CMS reporting platforms.
• Oversee data collection, cleaning, and validation across subrecipients and initiatives.
• Develop new and streamlined methods for data collection from RHTP initiatives and activities.
• Performance Measurement & Evaluation • Develop baseline data and performance indicators for all initiatives in accordance with CMS reporting templates.
• Conduct ongoing analyses to measure program outcomes, trends, and impact on rural health metrics.
• Lead the creation of dashboards, scorecards, and public data summaries.
• Program Reporting & Federal Coordination • Support preparation of quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reports to CMS, DHHS, and Statewide leadership.
• Collaborate with CMS evaluators and academic partners on independent or cross-state evaluations.
• Support the Director in translating data into policy and implementation recommendations.
• Technical Assistance & Capacity Building • Train initiative teams and partners on data collection methods and reporting protocols.
• Provide technical assistance to ensure consistent data quality across initiatives.
• Oversee and direct the work of the RHTP Evaluation Vendor.

Benefits

• 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.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
• 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.
• State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees