Rural Health Transformation Program Manager – Tech

Oklahoma State Government • Oklahoma City, OK

3d • $127,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Rural Health Transformation Program Manager of Tech is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and evaluation of initiatives aimed at improving the technology infrastructure for health systems and providers in rural communities. This role focuses on care delivery platforms that to supports services and/or extends preventative, primary, and specialty care to rural residents through remote patient monitor, telehealth. The Program Manager collaborates across health systems, payers, and community partners to develop plans to implement technology enabled strategies that improve health outcomes and ensure the long-term viability of rural healthcare delivery.

Requirements

• Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a Master’s degree in business, public administration, public health, healthcare, finance, Information systems, or related field, plus two years of professional experience OR a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Nursing, Business, Information systems or related field required, plus 5 years of progressive experience in healthcare system transformation, rural health, or health policy and demonstrated experience in program design, grant management, and multi-sector collaboration.
• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of rural health systems, community health improvement models, and health equity frameworks
• excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills across diverse stakeholder groups
• analytical and data interpretation skills to inform strategy and evaluation
• ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• establishing attainable metrics and methodologies to determine the success of agency programs
• and the administrative and legislative processes to represent the Agency.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Develop and manage technology enabled strategic initiatives that align with the state’s rural health transformation priorities.
• Lead the design and execution of rural health transformation technology enabled initiatives supporting care delivery, financial sustainability, and system integration.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with hospital and clinic leadership, provider networks, public health agencies, and payers.
• Facilitate cross-sector partnerships to integrate behavioral health, primary care, and social services within rural settings.
• Serve as a liaison between healthcare systems and community partners to promote data sharing, resource alignment, and collaborative impact.
• Convene cross-sector workgroups and facilitate community engagement and stakeholder meetings.
• Use product analytics and qualitative data to identify priority needs, measure effectiveness, and inform continuous improvement.
• Use quantitative and qualitative data to assess system performance, identify improvement opportunities, and measure impact.
• Develop and monitor metrics related to access, quality, cost, and sustainability.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and grant submissions for internal and external audiences.
• Manage budgets, timelines, contracts, and staff or consultant activities within assigned projects.
• Monitor federal and state policies impacting rural health delivery, reimbursement, and transformation programs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and funding requirements.
• Being present in the office is an essential function of the job.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Benefits

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager