Title: Director of Health Care Reform

Application Deadline Date: Please do not apply online - see instructions.

Req ID: 53838

Department: Human Services Agency

Location:

Waterbury, VT, US

Position Type: Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: N/A

Maximum Salary: N/A

How to Apply

Do not apply online. Please email your resume and cover letter directly to Kristin Kellett by December 15th.

Overview

The Director of Health Care Reform serves as the State of Vermont’s senior leader and strategist for health system transformation, responsible for coordinating statewide health care reform initiatives and ensuring Vermont’s effective participation in federal and state payment and delivery reform programs.

This position leads AHS participation in major federal-state agreements—including the Rural Health Transformation Program and the AHEAD Model State Agreement, and provides expert consultation on Vermont’s Medicaid Global Commitment to Health 1115 Waiver. Together these agreements shape how care is delivered and financed in Vermont.

The Director also leads Vermont’s transformation efforts, supporting strategic regionalization of services to match community needs.

The Director works closely with the Secretary of Human Services, the Governor’s Office, the Green Mountain Care Board, commissioners, legislators, payers, providers and other leaders across state government to ensure coherent, evidence-based, and fiscally sustainable reform.

The Director Supervises an expert team including the AHEAD Project Director, the Care Transformation Director, the Executive Director of the Blueprint for Health, and the Health Data Officer.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic and systems-level thinking
• Exceptional analytical and negotiation skills
• Political and policy acumen
• Strong facilitation and consensus-building abilities
• Commitment to transparency, health equity, and sustainability
• Public speaking

Impact of the Role:

The Director of Health Care Reform plays a decisive role in shaping Vermont’s health system for the future. Success in this role ensures the State’s continued access to and effective use of hundreds of millions of dollars annually in federal and state health care funding—including up to $150 million in additional annual Medicare investments—while maintaining Vermont’s national leadership in health care innovation and reform.

Compensation

Anticipated approximate starting salary range from $110k to $160k.

Qualifications:

Required:
• Master’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Health Care Management, Law, or related field—or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in health policy, public administration, or federal-state program management.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex federal and state regulations.
• Proven track record in strategic planning, interagency coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing and delivering testimony.

Preferred:
• Experience in Medicaid, Medicare, or multi-payer health reform models.
• Familiarity with Vermont’s health care delivery and financing systems.
• Prior leadership in federal-state negotiation or health system transformation initiatives.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.