RHTP Program Manager
About The Position
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). DPHHS is seeking 5 programs managers to lead each of the five initiative areas and assist the Program Director in managing the RHTP for Montana; responsible for daily coordination of project activities, timelines, and deliverables; ensure effective implementation of approved initiatives under CMS requirements; support communication with CMS, state partners, partner agencies, and local stakeholders. ; oversee assigned staff and contractors; track milestones; prepare progress reports; support budget execution and compliance with cooperative agreement terms; assist in evaluation of program activities; contribute to meeting all program objectives; lead additional application processes and reviews for funding utilization. The 5 Initiatives: · Build and retain a strong health workforce. · Ensure rural facility sustainability and access through partnerships and restructuring. · Launch innovative care delivery and payment models. · Invest in community health and preventative infrastructure. · Deploy modern health care technologies to guide rural interventions. Why Join DPHHS Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining RHTP team, you'll help shape the future of rural health care in Montana. These positions offer impactful work improving access and equity for rural communities, competitive salaries and benefits (including health coverage, retirement plans, paid leave, and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness), hybrid work options, and opportunities to collaborate statewide.
Requirements
- Knowledge of project management principles, grant administration, and federally funded program operations.
- Strong understanding of CMS regulations, cooperative agreement requirements and rural health system challenges
- Ability to analyze statutes, regulations, technical guidance, and program policy.
- Skilled in collaboration, negotiation, conflict resolution, and relationship building.
- Meet minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a field of study related to health administration, public health, or public administration.
- 4 years of experience in project or program management in healthcare or government setting.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of rural health systems preferred.
Responsibilities
- daily coordination of project activities, timelines, and deliverables
- ensure effective implementation of approved initiatives under CMS requirements
- support communication with CMS, state partners, partner agencies, and local stakeholders
- oversee assigned staff and contractors
- track milestones
- prepare progress reports
- support budget execution and compliance with cooperative agreement terms
- assist in evaluation of program activities
- contribute to meeting all program objectives
- lead additional application processes and reviews for funding utilization
Benefits
- competitive salaries and benefits (including health coverage, retirement plans, paid leave, and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
- hybrid work options
- opportunities to collaborate statewide
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
