Project Coordinator; Lead-Rural Health Transformation Program-PCN T

This Individual Position is Exempt from the Hiring Freeze. Qualified Applicants are Encouraged To Apply.

Welcome to the Department of Health! We’d be delighted to have you join our team. If you envision yourself in this role and are ready to start an exciting career with us, apply today!

This position is open to Alaskan Residents only. Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify.

This position is currently located in Juneau. The position may be in Anchorage or Juneau, depending upon the location of the most qualified candidate.

• Lead day-to-day RHTP operations and guide implementation across the Department of Health, other state agencies, and community partners.
• Serve as a primary representative of the program in public forums and partner meetings, including with Tribal Health Organizations, providers, communities, and statewide associations.
• Supervise and mentor three Project Coordinators supporting initiative implementation and statewide activities.
• Coordinate directly with federal partners, serving as the Project Director responsible for ensuring Alaska meets cooperative agreement requirements, reporting expectations, audit standards, and key milestones.
• Oversee evaluation and reporting activities to track program outcomes and support continuous improvement.
• Manage major contractors, including the statewide subrecipient administrator, and evaluation, reporting, and technical assistance partners.
• Provide leadership and problem‑solving support to ensure funded projects advance program goals and improve access and outcomes for rural Alaskans.

This is a fast‑paced, high‑impact position for someone who enjoys building systems, navigating complex programs, and leading collaborative work. The role offers the opportunity to shape long‑term improvements in Alaska’s health care system and support communities statewide.

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At the Department of Health, our mission is to promote the health, well‑being, and self‑sufficiency of Alaskans. The Rural Health Transformation Program plays a key role in that mission by driving system‑wide innovation, expanding access to care, and helping Alaskan communities develop the health resources they need for the future.

We are guided by values that shape how we work and how we serve:

• Service – We put Alaskans first and approach our work with integrity, respect, and a focus on improving health in every community.
• Innovation – We embrace new approaches, support creative problem‑solving, and build lasting solutions that strengthen Alaska’s health system for generations.
• Collaboration – We partner across divisions, state agencies, Tribal Health Organizations, providers, advocacy organization, associations, and throughout local communities because meaningful transformation requires shared effort and shared vision.
• Excellence & Accountability – We are committed to high‑quality work, responsible stewardship of public funds, and transparency in the outcomes we deliver.

The Department fosters a mission‑driven, future‑oriented culture where employees are encouraged to think boldly, work collaboratively, and help shape the next chapter of health care in Alaska. Through the RHTP, you will join a team leading some of the most ambitious and impactful health system improvements underway in our state.

At the Department of Health, we care about supporting the people who serve Alaska. In this role, you will help shape a once‑in‑a‑generation federal investment and see the tangible results of your work in communities across the state. We offer flexibility, hybrid telework options, strong professional development and career advancement pathways, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement programs, and generous leave.

You will be part of a collaborative, mission‑driven team that values innovation, problem‑solving, and balance between work and life. Most importantly, you will build a meaningful public service career, one…