RHTP Data and Evaluator Lead

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Human Services Planner/Evaluator III (S)

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NC18

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Description of Work

The Data & Evaluation Lead for the Rural Health Transformation Program will lead the strategic development, implementation, and oversight of data systems, evaluation frameworks, and reporting structures for activities supporting the projected $1B (five-year project) federally funded North Carolina Rural Health Transformation Program (NCRHTP). Foundational to the program is the establishment of North Carolina Organizations Orchestrating Transformation for Sustainability (NC ROOTS) Hubs (Initiative 1). These locally governed, community-tailored networks connect medical, behavioral, and social supports, making it easier for rural residents to access comprehensive care in one place.

This position oversees data reporting across all six initiatives including programs related to Chronic Disease, Physical Fitness, Food as Medicine (Initiative 2), Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorders (Initiative 3), Workforce development (Initiative 4), Sustainable Financing with value base payment models (Initiative 5), and the expansion of Digital Health and Digital Literacy (Initiative 6) among rural providers and consumers. This position is responsible for building and maintaining integrated reporting structures that meet requirements from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) while informing state-level decision-making.

Key responsibilities include:
1. (25%) Data System Management
Oversee integration of data across multiple work streams (e.g., clinical services, workforce programs, ROOTS Hubs activities, community-based initiatives), ensuring data infrastructure and system is interoperable, maintained and sustainable.
2. (25%) Reporting Infrastructure & Visualization
Oversee the development of standardized dashboards and reporting tools to track program performance, monitor milestones, and communicate insights to leadership and key stakeholders.
3. (20%) Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
Lead RHTP data and evaluation staff; provide data reporting technical assistance to ROOTS HUBs, academic partners, and internal divisions to strengthen data capacity, evaluation to ensure alignment with federal CMS priorities, state goals and health objectives
4. (15%) Federal Reporting
Plan the submission of required reports to CMS, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to federal guidelines tied to funding and program evaluation.
5. (10%) Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
Analyze data trends to identify disparities, gaps in rural service delivery, and opportunities for program refine

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $63,927.00 - $ 111,871.00  

Recruitment Range: $63,927.00 - $84,624.00  

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: