Provides executive-level leadership and accountability for complex state or federally funded health transformation initiatives
Serves as the primary senior interface with state agency leadership and key external partners
Responsible for overall program governance, contractual performance, strategic alignment, and quality assurance across all workstreams
Provides oversight of program operations, ensuring implementation activities align with contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and client expectations
Establishes governance structures, decision-making frameworks, and escalation pathways to support disciplined program execution
Advises state leadership on implementation strategy, risk mitigation, performance trends, and operational challenges
Reviews and approves major deliverables, reports, and corrective action plans
Ensures programs maintain compliance with applicable state and federal requirements while advancing health system transformation objectives
Supports rapid program startup environments, high-visibility initiatives, and audit-visible engagements requiring executive-level judgment and accountability
Up to 25% travel may be required.

Bachelor’s degree in public health, health policy, health administration, public administration, public policy, business administration, economics, or related field required
Master’s degree strongly preferred
Minimum 12+ years of experience leading large state or federally funded health-related programs, cooperative agreements, or public-sector healthcare initiatives
Experience serving as senior client interface for state agencies, Medicaid authorities, or other public-sector health funders
Extensive experience overseeing compliance-driven programs subject to federal and state grant or contractual requirements, including audit
or monitoring-visible environments
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and providing executive-level oversight of program performance, quality control, and deliverables
Strong understanding of state health systems, Medicaid programs, rural health environments, or safety-net provider networks
Experience supporting high-visibility, multi-partner implementation initiatives preferred.

Program Director

Key skills