Icf
health
ProgramDirector-HealthProgram
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“Program Director - Health Program at Icf. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, program governance, contractual performance, strategic alignment, quality assurance, program operations oversight, implementation activities alignment, regulatory requirements compliance, client expectations management, governance structures establishment, decision-making frameworks establishment, escal”
What You'll Achieve.
advancing health system transformation objectives
Industry & Context.
You are required to live in Texas to be considered for this role., Up to 25% travel may be required.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in public health, health policy, health administration, public administration, public policy, business administration, economics, or related field required., Minimum 12+ years of experience leading large state or federally funded health-related programs, cooperative agreements, or public-sector healthcare initiatives., Experience serving as senior client interface for state agencies, Medicaid authorities, or other public-sector health funders., Extensive experience overseeing compliance-driven programs subject to federal and state grant or contractual requirements, including audit- or monitoring-visible environments., Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and providing executive-level oversight of program performance, quality control, and deliverables., understanding of state health systems, Medicaid programs, rural health environments, or safety-net provider networks.
Nice to Have
Master’s degree strongly preferred., Experience supporting high-visibility, multi-partner implementation initiatives preferred.
What You'll Do.
Provides executive-level leadership and accountability for complex state or federally funded health transformation initiatives.
Serves as the primary senior interface with state agency leadership and key external partners.
Responsible for overall program governance
contractual performance
and quality assurance across all workstreams.
Provides oversight of program operations
ensuring implementation activities align with contractual obligations
regulatory requirements
and client expectations.
Establishes governance structures
decision-making frameworks
and escalation pathways to support disciplined program execution.
Advises state leadership on implementation strategy
and operational challenges.
Reviews and approves major deliverables
and corrective action plans.
Ensures programs maintain compliance with applicable state and federal requirements while advancing health system transformation objectives.
Supports rapid program startup environments
high-visibility initiatives
and audit-visible engagements requiring executive-level judgment and accountability.
How You'll Work.
Process & Methodology
process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, program governance, contractual performance, strategic alignment, quality assurance, program operations oversight, implementation activities alignment, regulatory requirements compliance, client expectations management, governance structures establishment, decision-making frameworks establishment, escalation pathways establishment, disciplined program execution support, implementation strategy advising, risk mitigation advising, performance trends advising, operational challenges advising, major deliverables approval, reports approval, corrective action plans approval, compliance with applicable state and federal requirements, health system transformation objectives advancement, rapid program startup support, high-visibility initiatives support, audit-visible engagements support, executive-level judgment, executive-level accountability
Full Job Description
# **PROGRAM DIRECTOR - HEALTH PROGRAM** **You are required to live in Texas to be considered for this role.** Provides executive-level leadership and accountability for complex state or federally funded health transformation initiatives. Serves as the primary senior interface with state agency leadership and key external partners. Responsible for overall program governance, contractual performance, strategic alignment, and quality assurance across all workstreams. Provides oversight of program operations, ensuring implementation activities align with contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and client expectations. Establishes governance structures, decision-making frameworks, and escalation pathways to support disciplined program execution. Advises state leadership on implementation strategy, risk mitigation, performance trends, and operational challenges. Reviews and approves major deliverables, reports, and corrective action plans. Ensures programs maintain compliance with applicable state and federal requirements while advancing health system transformation objectives. Supports rapid program startup environments, high-visibility initiatives, and audit-visible engagements requiring executive-level judgment and accountability. Up to 25% travel may be required. **Basic Qualifications:** * Bachelor’s degree in public health, health policy, health administration, public administration, public policy, business administration, economics, or related field required. Master’s degree strongly preferred. * Minimum 12+ years of experience leading large state or federally funded health-related programs, cooperative agreements, or public-sector healthcare initiatives. * Experience serving as senior client interface for state agencies, Medicaid authorities, or other public-sector health funders. * Extensive experience overseeing compliance-driven programs subject to federal and state grant or contractual requirements, including audit- or monitoring-visible environments
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