Medicaid Rural Health Transformation Program Manager (CMS Grant-Funded Initiative)

Medicaid Rural Health Transformation Program Manager (CMS Grant-Funded Initiative)

Location: Pierre, SD (Hybrid / Onsite as required)

Client: South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS)

About Us:

Known for “Delighting the Client” through performance, innovation, and an employee-centric culture, S2Tech is a fast-growing IT consulting company serving clients in over a quarter of the United States. We are widely recognized as a leading provider of both technical and business services in support of Health and Human Services-related projects.

Why S2Tech?:

• Stable, privately-owned company with a strong reputation for building long-term client relationships through the delivery of consistent value-based service
• 25+ years providing IT and Business services to private customers and government programs throughout the United States
• Expansive client portfolio and active projects – employees benefit from innovative project exposure and in-house skill development training/courses  
• Corporate culture that emphasizes the importance of family and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Offer competitive pay and a range of benefits, including:
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance – insurance premium assistance provided
• Additional Insurance (Life, Disability, etc.)
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan & Health Savings Account
• Various training courses to promote continuous learning
• Corporate Wellness Program
• Be part of a company that gives back through its non-profit organization, Fortune Fund, which was launched in 2001. The goal of the Fortune Fund is to close the rural/urban divide by ensuring children in rural communities in India and the United States understand the importance of education & are aware of professional career opportunities, allowing them to link their professional & educational goals

Job Overview:

We are seeking a senior-level Medicaid transformation leader to support the South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) in overseeing Rural Health Transformation (RHT) initiatives funded by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This role will provide enterprise-level program management across multiple interconnected Medicaid initiatives, including Primary Accountable Care Transformation (PACT), Rural Health Access and Quality Grants, and Behavioral Health transformation efforts. The ideal candidate brings deep Medicaid expertise, experience managing CMS-funded initiatives, and a strong background in healthcare transformation, grant compliance, and multi-stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities:

Enterprise Program Leadership

• Provide centralized program management across multiple RHT-funded initiatives
• Develop and maintain integrated workplans, timelines, and milestone tracking
• Coordinate cross-agency and cross-program efforts
• Track risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies
• Prepare executive-level status reports and briefings

CMS Grant Compliance & Reporting

• Support compliance with CMS grant requirements and federal reporting expectations
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual reports
• Ensure alignment with federal evaluation frameworks
• Monitor subrecipient performance and address non-compliance issues

Medicaid Primary Accountable Care Transformation (PACT)

• Support the design and refinement of population-based alternative payment models
• Assist in the development of quality and cost performance measures
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement (providers, payers, state leadership)
• Coordinate with data vendors supporting performance measurement

Rural Health Grant Oversight

• Support grant administration processes
• Monitor grantee performance, deliverables, and financial compliance
• Provide technical assistance to funded entities
• Track budgets and expenditures in coordination with finance teams

Stakeholder & Interagency Coordination

• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and workgroups
• Coordinate with the Department of Health and the Governor’s Office
• Support communications and workshop planning
• Serve as liaison between DSS leadership and external partners

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s in Public Health, Public Policy, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred)
• 7+ years of experience in healthcare or Medicaid program management
• Direct experience working with Medicaid programs (State Medicaid agency experience strongly preferred)
• Experience managing CMS-funded grants or federal healthcare initiatives
• Experience supporting alternative payment models (APMs) or value-based care initiatives
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multi-vendor or multi-stakeholder initiatives
• Strong facilitation, communication, and executive reporting skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP or Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP)
• Experience with HEDIS or quality measurement frameworks
• Experience in rural health transformation initiatives
• Behavioral health policy familiarity
• Prior experience working with South Dakota or Midwestern state Medicaid programs

Ideal Candidate Profile:

This role is best suited for:

·        Former Medicaid agency program leaders

·        Former CMS grant program managers

·        Healthcare transformation consultants with state Medicaid experience

·        Senior PMO leaders from large healthcare advisory firms

·        Policy-focused healthcare transformation professionals

Critical Competencies:

·        Executive presence

·        Grant accountability mindset

·        Cross-agency coordination ability

·        Political and stakeholder awareness

·        High-level documentation rigor

·        Comfort working in legislative-funded environments

S2Tech is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer making decisions without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.