To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at  www.statecareers.mt.gov.

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).

This position serves as the primary liaison between the RHTP and the Montana Department of Labor & Industry; coordinates joint efforts to align health care workforce development with statewide labor and economic strategies; facilitates information exchange on training programs, apprenticeships, and labor-market trends; ensures consistency between RHTP objectives and Department of Labor initiatives; represents RHTP in interagency meetings and workgroups; supports data-sharing and joint reporting efforts.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining the RHTP team, you’ll help shape the future of rural health care in Montana. These positions offer impactful work improving access and equity for rural communities, competitive salaries and benefits (including health coverage, retirement plans, paid leave, and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness), hybrid work options, and opportunities to collaborate statewide.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Expertise in health policy, workforce development frameworks, and interagency governance.

• Ability to navigate complex policy environments and align multiple workstreams.

• Strong skills in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and legislative advocacy.

• Meet minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in public health, workforce development, administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).

  • At least three years of experience in workforce development, program coordination, apprenticeships, or labor market analysis.

  • Experience collaborating with state agencies or interagency initiatives.

  • Strong written and oral communication skills.

  • Ability to interpret or work with labor market and program data.

  • Preferred:

    • Experience with registered apprenticeships, WIOA processes, and Montana workforce systems.

    • Experience with rural healthcare workforce initiatives.

    • Experience developing MOUs or data-sharing agreements.

    • Familiarity with federal and state workforce reporting requirements.

How to Apply

To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• References

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.

Additional Information

This position may be eligible for partial telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.

This position is federally funded through September 30, 2026.