AHS Project Director

The Agency of Human Services (AHS) is seeking an innovative executive to lead, design and execute high-impact programmatic and organizational initiatives across the AHS. This position will drive alignment and action across departments where policies and programs intersect, ensuring strategic opportunities are captured and leveraged for maximum impact. This role will spearhead complex, cross-system projects with significant policy, operational and organizational implications. Leading strategic initiatives for the Secretary's office, this individual will drive workplans, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement and change management to ensure timely delivery and organizational alignment. Over time, the position will expand to a small unit of project managers to facilitate successful implementation and ensure desired outcomes. The Project Director will direct the Agency's planning and budget process and will lead the Agency's homelessness and housing strategy, driving policy, planning and legislative change to deliver impactful solutions.

The AHS seeks a leader who is dedicated, responsive, adaptable and who can effectively maneuver through complex policy, process and people-related organizational dynamics.

This position, AHS Project Director (Job Requisition #53059), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact kristin.kellett@vermont.gov
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Work is performed in a standard office setting. Some travel may be required for which private means of transportation should be available. Work outside of regular work schedule may be anticipated.

Master's degree in business administration, public administration, or related field AND four (4) years of experience in public administration, business administration, project management, strategic planning, government operations, or related field.

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Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or related field AND six (6) years of experience in public administration, business administration, project management, strategic planning, government operations, or related field.

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Eight (8) years of experience in public administration, business administration, project management, strategic planning, government operations, or related field.

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation457(b) plan
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
• Low cost group life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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