Director of Technical Assistance

Bachelor's degree required; graduate degree in public health, public policy, social work, criminal justice, law, or a related field strongly preferred. At least 10 years of progressive experience in program policy development, operations and management. 3-5 years in a senior leadership role. Extensive experience managing and leading multi-state technical assistance. Demonstrated expertise in Medicaid program development and/or the criminal justice system. Experience in building a team or department. Experience managing consultants and leading teams within a remote work environment is preferred. Exceptional strategic thinking capabilities. Proven capacity to solve problems, think analytically, identify key insights, lead the development of persuasive and compelling materials. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proven ability to cultivate and sustain high-level external partnerships. Ability to travel frequently.

Develop and execute the strategic plan for the TA Center. Provide comprehensive operational oversight for all TA Center activities. Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing team. Leverage subject matter expertise in Medicaid and/or criminal justice. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders. Lead fundraising efforts for the TA Center. Utilize evaluation frameworks to measure effectiveness and impact. Represent HARP and the TA Center at conferences and forums.