Stakeholder Engagement Lead

AHCCCS Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System

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The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), Arizona’s Medicaid agency, is driven by its mission to deliver comprehensive, cost-effective health care to Arizonans in need. AHCCCS is a nationally acclaimed model among Medicaid programs and a recipient of multiple awards for excellence in workplace effectiveness and flexibility.

AHCCCS employees are passionate about their work, committed to high performance, and dedicated to serving the citizens of Arizona. Among government agencies, AHCCCS is recognized for high employee engagement and satisfaction, supportive leadership, and flexible work environments, including remote work opportunities. With career paths for seasoned professionals in a variety of fields, entry-level positions, and internship opportunities, AHCCCS offers meaningful career opportunities in a competitive industry.

Come join our dynamic and dedicated team.

The Stakeholder Engagement Lead is the primary relationship administrator for Arizona's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), responsible for developing and leading a statewide stakeholder engagement strategy that supports program goals and rural healthcare priorities. The role serves as the main liaison among AHCCCS, healthcare providers, managed care plans, Tribal governments, community organizations, state and local agencies, and rural residents, ensuring collaboration and stakeholder input informs program decisions.

The position coordinates statewide outreach, Tribal consultation, community engagement, cross-sector partnerships, and communication efforts to promote awareness and implementation of RHTP initiatives. Working closely with program leadership and key partners, the Stakeholder Engagement Lead helps ensure federal investments are effectively integrated into Arizona's rural healthcare system to improve access, workforce development, care delivery, and long-term community health outcomes.

This position is grant funded and may be eliminated based on the availability of funding. Arizona's Rural Health Transformation Program is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of the financial assistance award totaling $.92 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design and implement a statewide engagement strategy that advances RHTP objectives and aligns with Arizona's rural health priorities, serving as primary liaison among AHCCCS, providers, Tribes, Tribal Nations, and Tribal Communities, local and state agencies, and rural residents.
• Implement a statewide strategic communications and stakeholder engagement plan to support RHTP goals, stakeholder awareness, transparency, and participation.
• Establish and maintain stakeholder engagement processes, including advisory groups, listening sessions, public forums, surveys, work groups, and/or other feedback mechanisms to gather and incorporate stakeholder perspectives into program planning and implementation.
• Partner with Tribal Liaison(s) to coordinate Tribal engagement and consultation activities in accordance with agency-specific Tribal Consultation policy.
• Collect, analyze, and synthesize stakeholder feedback and engagement data to identify trends, inform decision-making, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Ensure stakeholder engagement and communication activities comply with CMS grant requirements and applicable program guidance.
• Coordinate cross-agency and community collaboration to integrate federal investment…