HIT Strategy & Interoperability Lead — Medicaid

maine; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Augusta, ME seeks a Public Service Coordinator I to design and implement HIT strategies supporting a value-based health care system for MaineCare Services. You will serve as a project lead or SME on cross‑agency teams, building interfaces, and maintaining relationships across state agencies, vendors, and federal partners.

The role requires collaboration, independent work, and the ability to navigate federal and state HIT requirements to

Qualifications

• Eight-year combination of education and/or experience in healthcare or health plan operations.
• Professional degree in public administration, healthcare administration, or public health preferred.
• Experience with Medicaid or health and human services programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Acting as DHHS' primary liaison to CMS Data & Systems Group for APDs related to MES modules.
• Work with program, contract management, finance, and technical teams on APD development, maintenance, and reporting.
• Overseeing the contract for DHHS-funded activities of the statewide Health information Exchange (HIE) and coordinating operations and strategy.
• Serving as a subject matter expert on federal HIT requirements and advising on related regulations for HIE and interoperability.
• Assessing opportunities to advance interagency collaboration, data sharing, and cost savings to support OMS initiatives.
• Engaging in contract procurement and management for HIT initiatives, including drafting RFPs and contract language.
• Participating in educational forums to develop HIT and APD expertise.

Skills

Data interpretation

Regulatory knowledge

Contract management

Data-driven decision making

Communication skills

Education

Public health/healthcare administration degree

Job description

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Augusta, ME seeks a Public Service Coordinator I to design and implement HIT strategies supporting a value-based health care system for MaineCare Services. You will serve as a project lead or SME on cross‑agency teams, building interfaces, and maintaining relationships across state agencies, vendors, and federal partners.

The role requires collaboration, independent work, and the ability to navigate federal and state HIT requirements to