Posting Details
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) is a state agency that provides comprehensive, accessible, and high-quality health care services to New Mexico residents. The agency is responsible for managing key services such as Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, and LIHEAP, ensuring uninterrupted support and care for New Mexicans.
Our Vision
Every New Mexican has access to affordable health care coverage through a coordinated and seamless health care system.
Our Mission
We ensure that New Mexicans attain their highest level of health by providing whole-person, cost-effective, accessible, and high-quality health care and safety-net services.
Our Goals
Leverage purchasing power and partnerships to create innovative policies and models of comprehensive health care coverage that improve the health and well-being of New Mexicans and the workforce.
Achieve health equity by addressing poverty, discrimination, and lack of resources, building a New Mexico where everyone thrives.
Implement innovative technology and data-driven decision-making to provide unparalleled, convenient access to services and information.
Build the best team in state government by supporting employees' continuous growth and wellness.
Why does the job exist?
The Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program Manager will:
Support implementation, coordination, and operational oversight of assigned initiatives within the New Mexico Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program;
Support implementation of the RHT governance structure by managing initiative-level operations, tracking implementation progress, coordinating stakeholder engagement activities, and supporting alignment with CMS requirements and State priorities.
How does it get done?
The Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program Manager is responsible for:
Leading day-to-day implementation activities associated with the Rural Health Innovation Fund, Bridge to Resilience, and Rural Health Data Hub initiatives, including coordination with contractors, subrecipients, providers, state agencies, and external stakeholders;
Leading implementation and operational coordination for assigned Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program initiatives, including the Rural Health Innovation Fund, Bridge to Resilience, and Rural Health Data Hub;
Coordinating with contractors, subrecipients, providers, technology partners, state agencies, and community stakeholders to support approved workplans, funding activities, stakeholder engagement, and initiative deliverables;
Monitoring initiative progress, milestones, operational risks, dependencies, performance activities, and implementation challenges, and elevate issues to Program Management Office (PMO) leadership as appropriate;
Developing implementation materials, operational workflows, executive briefings, presentations, status reports, stakeholder-facing communications, and tracking tools;
Coordinating initiative meetings, workgroups, provider engagement activities, and reporting processes;
Collaborating with finance, data and evaluation, communications, procurement, and operations staff to support aligned implementation across the RHT Program portfolio;
Supporting implementation planning, compliance monitoring, sustainability planning, and reporting activities for assigned initiatives.
Who are the customers?
Work is performed for the Health Care Authority, the RHT Program Management Office, providers, contractors, subrecipients, technology partners, state agencies, CMS, and program stakeholders to support implementation and coordination of assigned Rural Health Transformation Program initiatives.
Ideal Candidate
Work is performed for the Health Care Authority, the RHT Program Management Office, providers, contractors, subrecipients, technology partners, state agencies, CMS, and program stakeholders to support implementation and coordination of assigned Rural Health Transformation Program initiatives.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field of study from an accredited college or university and six (6) years of professional level experience with a tactical impact directly related to the purpose of the position defined by the agency at the time of recruitment. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling ten (10) years may substitute for the required education and experience
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate.
Working Conditions
Work is primarily performed in an office setting with extensive use of a computer, phone, virtual meeting platforms, and Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) equipment. Position may require prolonged sitting, coordination of virtual and in-person meetings, review of operational and program documentation, and occasional in-state travel for provider engagement, stakeholder meetings, trainings, or implementation activities.
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Agency Contact Information: Michelle Lucero, (505) 487-3642. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
