RHTP Workforce Program Lead

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Program Analyst I (NS)

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NC17

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Description of Work

The primary purpose of this position is to provide programmatic leadership, consultation, and implementation support for the statewide workforce development initiatives within DMHDDSUS, funded by Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) workforce projects and other workforce capacity-building initiatives. RHTP is a five-year federal grant awarded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to improve healthcare access, quality, and outcomes in rural communities.

This position is responsible for managing and coordinating workforce-related projects focused on strengthening the Mental Health, Substance Use, IDD, and TBI workforce across North Carolina, particularly in rural and underserved communities. The role supports development and implementation of workforce strategies related to recruitment, retention, training, workforce pipelines, technical assistance, and policy development.

The position partners with internal DMHDDSUS teams, LME/MCOs, providers, academic institutions, professional organizations, workforce partners, and community stakeholders to support implementation of workforce initiatives and ensure alignment with state and federal priorities.

The role is responsible for coordinating development of scopes of work, implementation plans, program deliverables, stakeholder engagement activities, and technical assistance efforts for workforce-related projects and contracts. Responsibilities also include monitoring program implementation activities including budgeting and contracting, analyzing workforce data and trends, preparing executive reports and presentations, facilitating webinars and policy workgroups, identifying implementation challenges, and supporting continuous program improvement efforts.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $60,881.00 - $106,544.00  

Recruitment Range: $60,881.00 - $87,899.00 

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Working knowledge of Mental Health, Substance Use, IDD, and TBI service systems

• Knowledge of program management principles and experience coordinating complex statewide initiatives or projects

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret workforce and programmatic data to support decision-making and reporting

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external partners

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate effectively with leadership, providers, academic partners, and community stakeholders

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

This posting is to fill 2 positions / openings.

The Position Is Time-Limited

This Position Is 100% Federall