RHTP Associate Director Budget & Compliance

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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Public Service Coordinator III

Opening Date: January 12, 2026

Closing Date: February 2, 2026

Job Class Code: CA34

Grade: 34 (Confidential)

Salary: $84,697.60 – $120,265.60 per year

Position Number: 20002-4814

Location: Augusta

-Limited period position-

Program Overview:

The Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) is a major statewide initiative administered by DHHS, aiming to build a resilient, integrated rural health system that delivers accessible, high-value care and improved outcomes for all Mainers. The RHTP is a grant opportunity administered by CMS that provides $50B to states to transform rural health. Maine has applied for $1B of funding ($200M/year) across five years to deliver transformative change in rural health across five key initiatives: Population Health, Rural Workforce Development, Innovation, Access & Affordability, and Sustainable Rural Health Ecosystems.

Position Summary

As effective fiscal management underpins compliance with State and Federal policy, the Associate Director of Budget & Compliance manages both the financial and regulatory functions of the RHTP. Specifically, the position ensures compliance with CMS cooperative agreement requirements, federal regulations, and State fiscal policies. This role also oversees budgeting, expenditure tracking, and fiscal accountability across all initiatives while maintaining transparent reporting to CMS, DHHS, DAFS, and the Office of the State Controller.

Key Responsibilities:

Fiscal Management

•        Develop, monitor, oversee, and reconcile budgets for all RHTP initiatives, ensuring compliance with 2 CFR Part 200 cost principles.

•        Implement fiscal controls and tracking mechanisms for grants, subawards, and contracts.

•        Manage payment schedules, procurement reviews, and expenditure approvals to align with CMS and state requirements.

•        Oversee the distribution and financial oversight of subrecipients, vendors, and technical assistance partners.

•        Oversee and direct the work of the RHTP Administrative Support Vendor to provide additional capacity across the grant activities.

Compliance & Audit Readiness

•        Ensure compliance with CMS cooperative agreement terms, including reporting, documentation, and allowable cost standards.

•        Conduct periodic internal compliance reviews and maintain records for federal and state audits.

•        Identify and mitigate fiscal and regulatory risks, developing corrective action plans where needed.

•        Provide training to initiative teams and subrecipients on compliance, fiscal reporting, and documentation standards.

Reporting & Liaison Activities

•        Coordinate and compile financial reports, drawdowns, and federal SF-425 submissions.

•        Serve as liaison between DHHS, DAFS, and CMS on all financial and compliance matters.

•        Support the Director and Deputy Director in preparing CMS reports, State legislative updates, and audit documentation.

Policy Development & Oversight

•        Recommend improvements to internal fiscal policies and subrecipient monitoring procedures.

•        Ensure adherence to administrative cost caps, indirect cost rate agreements, and fiscal transparency standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

•        A 11-year combination of education, training and experience comprised of a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or public administration (Master’s preferred) which includes progressively responsible fiscal management or grant compliance experience.

•        Strong knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance) and federal cooperative agreement management.

•        Experience working with State financial systems.

Preferred Qualifications

•        CPA or equivalent certification.

•        Experience managing multi-million-dollar federal health programs.

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Agency information: 

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

Application Information:

For additional information about this position, please contact [email protected]

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Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value). 
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 18.91% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. 

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. 

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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