AHEAD Project Director - Limited Service

Overview

The Office of Health Care Reform is seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Director to oversee Vermont's implementation of a new program called the States Advancing All-Payer Health Equity Approaches and Development Model - or "AHEAD." This program would allow Medicare to join Vermont's health care reform efforts to improve the health of Vermonters, advance health equity, and reduce the growth of healthcare costs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and health care policy. 

 

Examples of key responsibilities include:  

    Project Management: Lead and manage all aspects of the AHEAD Model implementation. Develop and implement project plans, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and compliance with federal and state guidelines. 

    Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership to the project team. Set clear objectives, monitor progress, and make data-driven decisions to address challenges and opportunities.  

    Stakeholder Coordination: Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including federal and state partners, healthcare organizations, community groups, and contractors. Facilitate collaboration, manage relationships, and ensure effective communication to support project objectives. 

    Contract Management: Oversee and manage contracts with external vendors and partners. Ensure compliance with contract terms, monitor performance, and address issues that arise. 

    Budget Oversight: Oversee the project budget, including financial planning, tracking expenditures, and ensuring compliance with funding requirements.  

    Presentation to Leadership: Prepare and deliver presentations to Agency leadership and external groups, clearly conveying project status, achievements, challenges, and recommendations. 

    Policy and Compliance: Ensure that the project adheres to all relevant policies, regulations, and guidelines. Monitor compliance with federal requirements and other applicable standards. 

    Team Management: Manage the AHEAD Administrative Coordinator Position.

Who May Apply

This position, AHEAD Project Director - Limited Service (Job Requisition #51054), is open to all State employees and external applicants. It is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs. 
 
If you would like more information about the duration of this position or other details, please contact kristin.kellett@vermont.gov.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail.  You must apply online to be considered.

 

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS:  Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.  In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed in a standard office setting.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or public administration, office administration or a related field AND three (3) years or more of professional-level experience performing and supervising (directly or indirectly) administrative functions for a moderate sized office, department or agency.

OR

Bachelor's degree AND five (5) years or more of professional-level experience performing and supervising (directly or indirectly) administrative functions for a moderate sized office, department or agency.

OR

Master's degree in accounting, business or public administration, office administration or a related field AND one (1) year or more of professional-level experience performing and supervising (directly or indirectly) administrative functions for a moderate sized office, department or agency.

OR

Two years of full-time college coursework or associate's degree AND seven (7) years or more of professional-level experience performing and supervising (directly or indirectly) administrative functions for a moderate sized office, department or agency.

OR

High School diploma or equivalent AND nine (9) years or more of professional-level experience performing and supervising (directly or indirectly) administrative functions for a moderate siz