RHTP Deputy Director

State of Maine • Augusta, ME

1d • $92,851 - $131,518

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 RHTP Deputy Director oversees day-to-day operations and ensures effective coordination across all initiatives within Maine’s five-year, CMS-funded rural transformation grant. Reporting to the RHTP Director, the Deputy Director manages cross-initiative integration, directly supervises Initiative Leads, and drives operational excellence, performance monitoring, and compliance with State and federal requirements. This position ensures that RHTP activities are efficiently implemented, outcomes are tracked and met, and all program operations align with CMS cooperative agreement expectations and Maine DHHS priorities.

Requirements

• A 10-year combination of education, training and experience in public health, public administration, healthcare management, or related field progressively responsible experience in healthcare or government program administration.
• Demonstrated expertise in operational leadership, performance management, and team supervision.
• Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder projects or federally funded programs.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with CMS cooperative agreements and Maine’s healthcare delivery system.
• Knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 compliance and grant management.
• Preference will be given to those who possess a Master’s degree in the above areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of RHTP operations, ensuring alignment across initiatives and workstreams.
• Directly Supervise Initiative Leads, providing ongoing guidance, goal-setting, and performance evaluations.
• Establish and oversee operating procedures, program management systems, and progress-tracking tools.
• Review initiative workplans, budgets, and deliverables to ensure consistency with overall program objectives.
• Coordinate internal review and decision-making processes for procurements, contracts, and subrecipient awards.
• Receive guidance and direction from the Director to implement statewide RHTP strategy, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and track progress against milestones.
• Lead cross-initiative integration to ensure shared data, consistent reporting, and collective impact measurement.
• Facilitate problem-solving and decision-making among Initiative Leads and functional leads (Fiscal & Compliance, Data & Evaluation).
• Anticipate risks and escalate operational or compliance challenges to the RHTP Director as needed.
• Support coordination among DHHS Offices and other State Departments including DOE, DOL, DAFS, and the Governor’s Office.
• Represent the RHTP in interdepartmental meetings, legislative briefings, and CMS check-ins when delegated by the RHTP Director.
• Oversee collaboration with academic institutions, provider networks, and advisory committees.
• Support preparation of quarterly and annual CMS reports, ensuring consistency of data, budget, and narrative information.
• Oversee initiative-level documentation and coordinate inputs for federal monitoring and audits.
• Track and report on statewide performance measures and initiative outcomes.

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. Use this chart to find the premium costs for 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees