Hometown Connections Coordinator

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Hometown Connections Coordinator

Salary

$68,702.40 - $106,267.20 Annually

Location

Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-03282

Agency

400 Health & Human Services - Compliance and Administration

Opening Date

06/05/2026

Closing Date

6/25/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Kelsey Feller - View email address on click.appcast.io

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Job Description

Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and Selective Requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list.

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of Compliance, Bureau of Data Privacy and Strategy is seeking a Hometown Connections Coordinator (Executive Officer 2) to join our team!

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented individual to serve as the Hometown Connections Coordinator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Rural Health Transformation Program, opportunity #: CMS-RHT-26-001, also known as Iowa’s Healthy Hometowns. This position plays a critical role in coordinating all aspects of the Hometown Connections, Health Hubs initiatives, including development of work plans, goals, and strategies for technical assistance providers and pilot projects to meet federal funding requirements and support HHS partner needs.

This position is housed within the Data Privacy and Strategy sub-division of the Compliance and Administration Division at Iowa HHS. If you are highly motivated, thrive in collaborative environments, and can work independently, we want you on our team! This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to systems-level change and capacity building across Iowa’s health and human services landscape.

Responsibilities:

This position will serve as the Hometown Connections Coordinator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Rural Health Transformation Program, opportunity #: CMS-RHT-26-001, also known as Iowa’s Healthy Hometowns. The Coordinator will serve as the lead for the initiative and will coordinate all aspects of the program with HHS leadership, staff and key rural health partners. Experience with contract management, hub and spoke model systems development, rural healthcare initiatives, and health care provider engagement work is highly recommended.

What You’ll Do:

• Coordinate all aspects of the Hometown Connections, Health Hubs initiative, including development of work plans, goals, and strategies for technical assistance providers and pilot projects to meet federal funding requirements and support HHS partner needs.

• Manage contracts and budgets for the initiative, ensuring deliverables are met, appropriate funding is allocated, and required federal reports (e.g., FFATA, subrecipient monitoring) are completed.

• Collect and analyze performance data from contractors to evaluate progress, identify areas for improvement, and collaborate with Healthy Hometowns team members to support program implementation.

• Provides direction and coordinates with the Healthy Hometowns Economist, Health Hubs and Combat Cancer technical assistance providers, and pilot project sites to ensure evidence based hub and spoke programming and transformative rural healthcare models are integrated and implemented appropriately within the initiative.

• Analyze laws, regulations, and best practices to recommend hub and spoke care model strategies and operational improvements that enhance provider communication, patient outcomes, and service delivery.

• Lead partnership development by engaging healthcare systems, community-based organizations, and HHS contractors to expand pilot project opportunities and strengthen program impact.

• Prepare and deliver presentations to HHS leadership and external stakeholders, facilitates meetings, and participates in committees and workgroups to promote program development and share initiative outcomes.

Benefits

Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!

• Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation (96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).

• Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).

• Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.

• Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.

• Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.

• Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs.

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Background Checks

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.

The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer

HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa View phone number on click.appcast.io TDD).

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federalRight to Worklaws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit

Selectives

246Grant Writing and Management

6 months’ professional level experience as one of a team or as the sole organizational resource managing the grant program, which includes all of the following: writing grant applications/proposals, managing grant funds, providing technical assistance to sub-grantees, monitoring grants, and grant performance reporting. Experience must have been a major or dominant function of the job. May also include experience reviewing, approving/awarding, and monitoring others' grant proposals, but this alone does not qualify.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to four years of full-time professional-level work in program administration, program development, program operations, or management.

2. A total of eight years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience.

3. All of the following (a, b, and c): a. Two years of full-time professional-level work experience in program administration, program development, program operations, or management; and b. A total of four years of education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and c. A total of two years of graduate-level education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university course work in a public-service-related area (e.g., public or business administration, social work, public health, law, education, engineering) equals one year of full-time experience. Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is also equivalent to one year of full-time experience or education.

4. Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes twelve months of full-time work as an Executive Officer 1 or comparable specific management-level position.

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Enjoy a competitive salary that reflects directly on your skills and expertise.

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Health and Wellness:

Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that the State of Iowa covers 90% of the premiums, providing you and your loved ones with excellent coverage at a remarkably low cost.

Retirement Planning:

We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind.Click here to learn more about IPERS ( .

Paid Time Off:

Life is unpredictable, and at the State of Iowa, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Our leave policies, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with unlimited accrual, ensure you have the flexibility you need for personal and family matters.

Professional Development:

Elevate your career with continuous learning opportunities. We support your growth through training programs, workshops, and tuition reimbursement.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

We care about your well-being beyond the workplace. Access confidential counseling, resources, and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces all backgrounds and perspectives. We believe diversity is a strength that drives innovation.

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How many years do you have of COMBINED post high school education AND/OR experience in full-time professional level work such as program administration, program development, program operations, or management? 30 semester hours equals one year of experience.

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Have you graduated from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program?IF YES- How many years do you have of COMBINED post high school education AND/OR experience in full-time professional level work such as program administration, program development, program operations, or management.? 30 semester hours equals one year of experience.

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Have you graduated from an accredited four year college or university? IF YES - How many years do you have of COMBINED GRADUATE level (post bachelor's degree) course work in a public-service-related area (e.g., public or business administration, social work, public health, law, education, engineering) AND/OR full-time professional level work such as program administration, program development, program operations, or management? Twenty-four hours of the identified graduate level course work equals one year of experience. A MAXIMUM of 48 semester hours of graduate course work may be counted.

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State of Iowa

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400 Health & Human Services - Compliance and Administration

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