Stakeholder Engagement Lead

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $0 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Stakeholder Engagement Lead is the primary relationship administrator for Arizona's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), responsible for developing and leading a statewide stakeholder engagement strategy that supports program goals and rural healthcare priorities. The role serves as the main liaison among AHCCCS, healthcare providers, managed care plans, Tribal governments, community organizations, state and local agencies, and rural residents, ensuring collaboration and stakeholder input informs program decisions. The position coordinates statewide outreach, Tribal consultation, community engagement, cross-sector partnerships, and communication efforts to promote awareness and implementation of RHTP initiatives. Working closely with program leadership and key partners, the Stakeholder Engagement Lead helps ensure federal investments are effectively integrated into Arizona's rural healthcare system to improve access, workforce development, care delivery, and long-term community health outcomes.

This position is grant funded and may be eliminated based on the availability of funding. Arizona's Rural Health Transformation Program is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of the financial assistance award totaling $166,988,955.92 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 endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

Requirements

• Knowledge of State and federal health care laws and regulations
• Knowledge of State government organization, operations, processes, and procedures
• Knowledge of Health care industry and managed care concepts and practices
• Knowledge of Community engagement and public outreach initiatives
• Knowledge of Tribal governments and Tribal consultation processes
• Knowledge of Federal grant-funded programs including federal grant administration and compliance requirements
• Knowledge of Public sector administration and intergovernmental relations
• Strong project management and organization skills
• Experience developing communication materials, presentations, stakeholder reports, and/or executive briefings
• Strong facilitation, consensus-building, and relationship-management skills
• Public speaking and presentations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and Google Suite, and comfortable navigating new software products and applications
• Ability to design and implement a statewide stakeholder engagement and strategic communication strategy
• Ability to facilitate meetings, listening sessions, work-groups, advisory committees, and public engagement forums while building consensus among diverse stakeholders
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret stakeholder feedback and engagement data and develop actionable recommendations
• Ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders, including executive leadership, healthcare providers, Tribal Nations, Tribes, and Tribal Communities, community-based organizations, government agencies, and rural residents
• Ability to coordinate cross-agency and community collaboration and to translate federal grant requirements into clear communications for external partners
• Willingness and ability to travel statewide, including approximately monthly site visits to rural counties (state-owned vehicles provided)
• Arizona driver's license.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., public health, public administration, communications, or community or health policy) with 2-3 years of experience in stakeholder engagement, community or government relations, public affairs, or partnership development (OR equivalent combination of education and experience).

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a elated field (e.g., public health, public administration, communications, or community or health policy) with 2-4 years experience in stakeholder engagement, community or government relations, public affairs, or partnership development.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a statewide engagement strategy that advances RHTP objectives and aligns with Arizona's rural health priorities, serving as primary liaison among AHCCCS, providers, Tribes, Tribal Nations, and Tribal Communities, local and state agencies, and rural residents.
• Implement a statewide strategic communications and stakeholder engagement plan to support RHTP goals, stakeholder awareness, transparency, and participation.
• Establish and maintain stakeholder engagement processes, including advisory groups, listening sessions, public forums, surveys, workgroups, and/or other feedback mechanisms to gather and incorporate stakeholder perspectives into program planning and implementation.
• Partner with Tribal Liaison(s) to coordinate Tribal engagement and consultation activities in accordance with agency-specific Tribal Consultation policy.
• Collect, analyze, and synthesize stakeholder feedback and engagement data to identify trends, inform decision-making, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Ensure stakeholder engagement and communication activities comply with CMS grant requirements and applicable program guidance.
• Coordinate cross-agency and community collaboration to integrate federal investment efficiently and sustainably, with a focus on equitable access and continuity of care in rural settings.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Vacation and Sick time off (13 and 12 days per year respectively) - start earning it your 1st day (prorated for part-time employees)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
• Other Leaves - Bereavement, civic duty, and military.
• A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
• A robust and affordable insurance plan, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Participation eligibility in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications)
• RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy
• A variety of learning and career development opportunities

What This Job Offers

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