Rural Health Transformation (Health Information Technology)

State of Connecticut - Office of Policy and Management; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management, is seeking a Durational Project Manager to lead the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) within the Health Information Technology Division. Based in Hartford, CT, the role centers on advancing health policy, data use, and program delivery across rural health partners.

You will translate policy goals into actionable plans, manage a complex grant project, coordinate with multiple agencies, providers, and vendors, and monitor

Qualifications

• Professional experience utilizing Health Information Technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide associate leadership and accountability for Rural Health Transformation HIT initiatives, from planning through implementation and delivery.
• Translate high-level policy goals into actionable program plans, milestones, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including timelines, dependencies, performance metrics, and reporting frameworks.
• Manage scope, prioritize workstreams, and evaluate change requests to ensure alignment with program goals.
• Oversee operational aspects of the federal grant, including reporting, monitoring, evaluation, and financial and project management activities.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues, including operational, technical, policy, and stakeholder risks.
• Serve as a liaison with partner state agencies (including DSS, DPH, and OPM), healthcare providers, vendors, and external stakeholders; and,
• Support collaboration and adoption among rural healthcare partners and other key stakeholders.

Skills

Health Information Technology

Job description

Introduction

Do you have a passion for improving health outcomes through policy, data, and innovation? Are you interested in leading complex initiatives that strengthen healthcare access and delivery in rural communities? If so, we invite you to apply for the Durational Project Manager position supporting Connecticut’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP)!

The Position

The State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management (OPM) is currently recruiting for a Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Durational Project Manager position in our Health Information Technology Division (HIT).

Highlights

This is a full time position conveniently located in Hartford, CT easily accessible to all major highways.

LOCATION: OPM, Health Information Technology Division

ADDRESS: 450 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT (in-state travel required)

WORK HOURS: Full-time, first shift, 40 hours per week

SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday

This position is durational and will terminate at the end of the RHTP grant spending period (February 20, 2030), unless funding for this position ends sooner.

Minimum Qualification Required

• Professional experience utilizing Health Information Technology.

What We Can Offer You

• Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page to learn about our medical and dental insurance plans, sick/vacation/personal leave accruals, state holidays, tuition reimbursement and more!
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

Our state has a lot to offer - from fun activities for all ages, to great food and shopping, beautiful state parks and forests, diverse cultures and our rich history. Connecticut is a great place to live! Learn more about Connecticut here.

About Us

At OPM we report directly to the Governor and provide information and analysis that the Governor uses to formulate public policy for the state. We also assist state agencies and municipalities in implementing the law and public policy on behalf of the people of Connecticut. We prepare the Governor’s budget proposals; implement and monitor the execution of the enacted budget; and oversee the executive branch agencies that report to the Governor.

For more information about the Rural Health Transformation Program, please refer to the State’s submitted grant application and related federal materials at the following links:

Rural Health Transformation Program

Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program

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Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work)

In a state agency this class is accountable for making or conducting a special inquiry, investigation, examination or installation pursuant to Section 5-198(n) of the Connecticut General Statutes.

Examples of Duties

• Provide associate leadership and accountability for Rural Health Transformation HIT initiatives, from planning through implementation and delivery;
• Translate high-level policy goals into actionable program plans, milestones, and deliverables;
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including timelines, dependencies, performance metrics, and reporting frameworks;
• Manage scope, prioritize workstreams, and evaluate change requests to ensure alignment with program goals;
• Oversee operational aspects of the federal grant, including reporting, monitoring, evaluation, and financial and project management activities;
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues, including operational, technical, policy, and stakeholder risks;
• Serve as a liaison with partner state agencies (including DSS, DPH, and OPM), healthcare providers, vendors, and external stakeholders; and,
• Support collaboration and adoption among rural healthcare partners and other key stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience utilizing Health Information Technology, such as HIE, EHRs, data integration, telehealth, or other HIT experience.
• Experience managing health policy, healthcare administration, public-sector programs, or health system or healthcare administration experience.
• Experience with rural health and service delivery.
• Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Experience utilizing health data for analytics and performance measurement.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Acknowledgement

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.