Project Manager - Augusta

Only for registered members Augusta, United States

13 hours ago

Full time $70,000 - $120,000 (USD) per year *

* This salary range is an estimation made by beBee

Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO), an affiliate of Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG), is focused on delighting clients with world-class managed staffing and talent consulting services. SSO is committed to a diverse workforce, which is a reflection of our clients and the p ...

Job description

Justice Initiatives Project Manager

Location: Augusta, ME
Office: Office of MaineCare Services
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday

Position Overview

The Justice Initiatives Project Manager is responsible for leading the Office of MaineCare Services through the development and implementation of the 1115 Re‑Entry Waiver and the Consolidated Appropriation – Juvenile Justice initiative. The role requires extensive coordination across multiple state agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Department of Corrections, County Jails, and community stakeholders. This position reports directly to the MaineCare Medical Director.

The Project Manager provides leadership, project planning, vendor management, communication, and operational support throughout all phases of initiative design, development, and implementation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage project development for the 1115 re-entry waiver and juvenile justice initiatives.

Coordinate project activities across DHHS offices, Department of Corrections, County Jails, and external partners.

Oversee vendor procurement and contract management.

Develop and manage workplans, timelines, milestones, and staff assignments.

Plan, direct, and coordinate work across internal teams, advisory groups, and contractors.

Prepare written updates, reports, and presentations for various audiences.

Deliver or co-deliver presentations to external stakeholders and committees.

Ensure consistent communication and collaboration across all project partners.

Knowledge and Qualifications

Candidates must have a combination of eight (8) years of education and/or experience in one or more of the following:

Healthcare, social services, health plan administration

Justice systems or criminal justice

Health planning, policy development, or program design

Healthcare or justice system program operations or project management

Highly Preferred Education:
Professional or clinical degrees in law, criminal justice, behavioral health, psychology, social work, human services, public administration, healthcare administration, public health, or related fields.

Core Competencies

Well-qualified candidates will demonstrate:

Broad knowledge of justice systems

Experience using trauma‑informed practices with justice‑involved populations

Experience in healthcare or population health delivery systems

Ability to analyze, evaluate, and interpret data to support decision‑making

Experience managing public health programs including workplans, QA activities, and communication strategies

Knowledge of implementation science

Strong collaboration skills with diverse stakeholders and community partners

Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and present findings clearly

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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Compensation for roles at Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO) varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, SSO provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. In addition, SSO provides a range of benefits for this role.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) by SSO and under the federal laws relating to the F-1 STEM EAD program, this position is not eligible to support a STEM EAD extension application.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Staffing Solutions Organization LLC is an E-Verify participant.

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