Title: Director, Rural Health Transformation (RHT)
State Role Title: Gen Admin Manager III
Hiring Range: $159,135 - $177,00
Pay Band: 7
Agency: Dept of Med Assistance Svcs
Location: Dept of Medical Asst Services
Agency Website: www.dmas.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is excited to offer a competitive opportunity to serve as the Director, Rural Health Transformation (RHT). The selected competitive candidate will provide exceptional delivery of services to the Director's Office.
Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
The Director of the Office of Rural Health Transformation will manage the implementation of the Rural Health Transformation Program in Virginia, authorized under Public Law 119-21.
The Rural Health Transformation Program is a five-year roughly one-billion-dollar investment to transform Virginia’s rural health care landscape.
The incumbent will effectively lead, manage and provide oversight of the federal allocation for the duration of the five-year grant to improve health outcomes in rural Virginia. Specifically, this position will provide oversight and management of a series of initiatives to grow Virginia’s rural health workforce, connect Virginians with care in their communities, reduce chronic disease and foster technology innovation.
This position will work closely with the Governor’s Office, Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Resources, DMAS Executive Leadership Team and key leadership within other Commonwealth of Virginia agencies for program implementation and maintenance.
The incumbent will represent DMAS with internal and external stakeholders to develop and maintain public and private partnerships to ensure positive program outcomes.
The incumbent will also have grant and contract management responsibilities by providing oversight and leadership to operational staff within the RHT Initiatives and RHT Shared Services Units.
This role includes leadership of cross-functional teams, and coordination with internal departments. The business needs for this position have in office requirements to include but not limited to travel, including overnight travel (intra- and inter-state) for meetings, staff development and training meetings, conferences and/or trainings several times per year.
Located in beautiful Central Virginia, the Richmond area puts you just 2 hours from the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia Beach and Washington DC. To learn more about the Richmond, VA area visit: https://www.virginia.org
The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is working to improve the health and well-being of Virginians through access to high quality health care coverage.
DMAS wants talented individuals who can align their experience with the mission of the agency and its core values – service, collaboration, trust, problem solving and adaptability.
At the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) we encourage and promote that you Come as you are | Become who you want to be | That is our promise.
Minimum Qualifications
Competitive candidates will meet these minimum qualifications:
Extensive experience with internal/external stakeholders such as the Governor’s office, Secretary of Health and Human Resources, Virginia General Assembly, provider organizations and local health departments.
Extensive experience in applying knowledge of health care program development and evaluation.
Extensive experience with meeting deadlines and managing multiple priorities/initiatives.
Extensive experience with computer software such as Microsoft Office or similar software.
Extensive experience resolving unusually complex and sensitive problems.
Experience in effectively lead, manage and mentor a professional staff to include senior managers.
Considerable experience in project and grant management to ensure deliverables are met.
Considerable knowledge/experience with Virginia’s health policy and public health landscape.
Considerable knowledge in interpretation and application of federal and state public health laws/regulations.
Experience with grant writing, reporting and budget oversight.
This position requires travel, including overnight travel (intra- and inter-state) for meetings, conferences and/or trainings several times per year.
Additional Considerations
Competitive candidates should meet these additional considerations:
Extensive experience with the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of programs that improve health care access and community well-being.
Considerable experience with federal financial reporting and grants management.
Considerable experience providing expertise, consultation and assistance in the areas of public health and disease prevention.
Experience managing relationships with the Administration to include legislators, government officials, Virginia’s Public Health stakeholders including Localities and Community Partners as well as federal partners which include the Centers for Medicaid & Medicaid services for program effectiveness and positive outcomes.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) does not offer employment-based Sponsorship. Selected candidates will have their work authorization completed using the E‐Verify Program.
The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is an Executive Branch agency that will adhere to all policies and procedures, to include the Commonwealth’s Department of Human Resource Management Policy 1.61 Teleworking. This position could be expected to work in the office as driven by business needs.
This position requires a fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, Education Checks if applicable, Work History Verification with references.
This position requires the submission of a Statement of Economic Interest (financial disclosure).
If you wish to apply for a job with the Department of Medical Assistance Services, an application and/or resume for employment must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, faxed, emailed, or hand-delivered applications/resumes will not be accepted. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the relevant information presented in the state application and/or resume submitted before the closing date.
Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.
The Department of Medical Assistance Services practices fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
The Department of Medical Assistance Services is a V3 certified state agency that provides hiring preference to veterans and members of the reserves and/or National Guard in support of executive order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Spouse of a Veteran or Active Military Member, DMAS encourages you to apply and respond accordingly on your state application.
Contact Information
Name: DMAS Talent Acquisition
Phone: (804) 225-4407
Email: askhcdtalentacq@dmas.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.