Rural Health Transformation Program Director – Term Limited

Rural Health Transformation Program Director – Term Limited through September 30, 2030

Apply to join the Rural Health Transformation Program Director position at the Colorado Department of Revenue.

The Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Division is responsible for the full lifecycle management of the State’s RHTP initiative. Its work focuses on strengthening rural health system capacity through grant administration of an unprecedented opportunity to leverage $200 million in annual federal grant funding totalling $1 billion over five years. The Rural Health Transformation Program Director will coordinate all aspects of this historic opportunity to maximize results that transform Colorado’s rural health care landscape.

State of Colorado residency required at the time of application.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non‑discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) oversees and operates Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid Program), Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), and other state public health programs for qualified Coloradans. Our mission is to improve health care equity, access and outcomes for the people we serve while saving Coloradans money on health care and driving value for Colorado.

• PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
• Automatic Short‑Term and Optional Long‑Term Disability Coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Accrued Sick Leave for State of Colorado Temporary Employees
• Flexplace and Flextime work arrangements
• Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado’s Work‑Life Employment Discount Program
• Free RTD Eco Pass to all eligible State Employees
• Credit Union of Colorado Membership Eligibility
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Please note – equipment provisioning and certain onboarding tasks will take place in person, in our downtown Denver office, on the first day of employment.

This position reports to the Deputy Medicaid Director and provides executive leadership for the State’s comprehensive implementation of the federally funded RHTP initiative, authorized under Section 71401 of Public Law 119‑21. As the senior manager responsible for translating strategic objectives into operational results, the Director determines annual business plans, develops policies and procedures, and establishes staffing and budget structures necessary to achieve the program’s mission.

This position leads multiple work units that administer grants, support provider transformation, and manage compliance and performance functions, ensuring alignment with both state health policy goals and federal requirements. The role is term‑limited to September 30, 2030, and will require regular travel up to 20 % of time in the state.

• Manages subordinate professional program supervisors who oversee specialized RHTP components such as financial administration, provider engagement, and data and evaluation
• Determines tactical plans, allocates resources, and establishes systems and guidelines that will be applied statewide, often in novel or evolving policy environments for a $200 M annual grant program, totaling $1 billion over 5 years
• Exercises discretion in developing and interpreting guidance to address complex implementation challenges and is accountable for decisions affecting multiple units’ operations, staffing, and fiscal performance
• Ensures all program activities are executed efficiently and in compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations
• Strategic…