Health Reform Portfolio Director II

State of Vermont; Waterbury (VT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80% State paid medical premium

Dental plan for employees and families

12 paid holidays

State Paid Family and Medical Leave

Retirement benefits and 457(b) plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Job summary

State of Vermont seeks a Health Reform Portfolio Director II to lead and coordinate health reform initiatives, coordinating with HIT-HIE teams and state partners to ensure timely delivery.

You will develop partnerships, support procurement grants, and produce analytic policy guidance to inform investment decisions and program design. The role reports to the Health Services Agency and involves cross-agency collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in health, informatics, data systems, or related fields and at least two years of experience in health, informatics, data systems, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on HIT-HIE project management to roll out initiatives.
• Support data integration and analytics for health care reform efforts.
• Develop procurement grant agreements and scope of work.
• Provide policy research and synthesize literature to inform investments and policy.
• Produce communication materials for diverse audiences including providers, the public, and lawmakers.

Skills

Data analytics

Policy analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in health, informatics, data systems, or related fields

Job description

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Application Deadline Date: 10/14/2026

Department: Human Services Agency

Location: Waterbury, VT, US

Position Type: Permanent

Schedule Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: $43.11

Maximum Salary: $67.90

Overview

Work collaboratively with the Health Care Reform team to ensure consistent, timely roll-out of state delivery system reform initiatives and data integration and analytics, including health information technology (HIT) and health information exchange (HIE).

Develop partnerships and foster collaboration in order to facilitate the coordination and implementation of health care reform. Work with stakeholders to support collaboration with state partners such as Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL), Providers - including hospitals, Primary Care, Designated Agencies, and independent providers, and the Green Mountain care Board.

Participate as a member of the HIT-HIE project management team.

Assist in development and procurement of procurement grant agreements and associated scope of work.

Provide policy research and analysis, synthesizing diverse sources of national and academic literature, articles on HIT, HIE, and other delivery system reforms. Make informed policy recommendations by utilizing data analytics to inform investment and policy recommendations.

Produce and provide support for communication materials about Vermont's integrated health care reform initiatives for a variety of target audiences, including health care providers, the general public, executive branch leadership, and the Legislature.

Who May Apply

This position, Health Reform Portfolio Director II (Job Requisition #55839), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting. Private means of transportation must be available for occasional travel. The incumbent must be able to reconcile a broad array of competing interests within programmatic and budgetary constraints. Significant pressure from deadlines may be anticipated.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s in health, informatics, data systems, or related fields AND two (2) years or more of experience in health, informatics, data systems, or related fields.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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.