The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking a strategic and experienced leader to serve as theDirector of Administration & Finance for the Bureau of Climate and Environmental Health (BCEH). This senior leadership position offers an opportunity to help shape the Bureau's operational, fiscal, and administrative direction while supporting programs that protect the health and well-being of communities across the Commonwealth. As a key member of the Bureau's executive team, the Director will oversee a complex portfolio of state and federal funding, lead financial planning and resource allocation efforts, and help ensure that critical environmental health initiatives have the infrastructure and support needed to succeed. This role is ideal for a collaborative and forward-thinking professional who thrives in a dynamic public sector environment and enjoys balancing strategic leadership with operational excellence. The Director will work closely with senior agency leaders, external partners, and program managers to drive fiscal accountability, strengthen organizational effectiveness, support workforce development, and advance innovative solutions that improve service delivery. Managing a budget of approximately $23 million and a diverse funding portfolio, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on public health while leading high-performing administrative, fiscal, and operational teams within one of the Commonwealth's most important environmental health organizations. Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive): · Serve as a key member of the Bureau's senior leadership team, providing strategic guidance on policy development, operational priorities, fiscal planning, organizational effectiveness, and resource allocation. · Direct all administrative, financial, and operational functions for the Bureau, including budget development, forecasting, spending plans, revenue management, purchasing, contracts, and compliance with state and federal requirements. · Oversee a complex portfolio of state appropriations, federal grants, retained revenue, and trust accounts, ensuring responsible stewardship of approximately $23 million in funding and alignment with Bureau objectives. · Lead grants administration activities, including budget development, application submission, financial reporting, subrecipient oversight, compliance monitoring, and adherence to federal funding requirements. · Develop, implement, and maintain fiscal policies, internal controls, audit procedures, and operational protocols that promote accountability, efficiency, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness. · Provide executive-level financial analysis, budget monitoring, revenue projections, and strategic recommendations to support informed decision-making and long-term organizational sustainability. · Manage procurement and contracting activities, including oversight of purchasing processes, contract development, competitive procurements, vendor relationships, and interagency agreements. · Supervise and mentor administrative, fiscal, grants, contracts, revenue, and operations staff, fostering professional development, workforce engagement, high performance, and effective service delivery. · Serve as the Bureau's primary liaison with Department leadership, finance, accounting, grants, procurement, human resources, information technology, auditors, federal funding agencies, and external stakeholders. · Lead continuous improvement and modernization initiatives, including the implementation of automated financial and licensing systems, process enhancements, staff training programs, and operational efficiencies that strengthen Bureau-wide performance. Preferred Qualifications: · Direct all administrative, financial, and operational functions for the Bureau, including budget development, forecasting, spending plans, revenue management, purchasing, contracts, and compliance with state and federal requirements. · Oversee a complex portfolio of state appropriations, federal grants, retained revenue, and trust accounts, ensuring responsible stewardship of approximately $23 million in funding and alignment with Bureau objectives. · Lead grants administration activities, including budget development, application submission, financial reporting, subrecipient oversight, compliance monitoring, and adherence to federal funding requirements. · Develop, implement, and maintain fiscal policies, internal controls, audit procedures, and operational protocols that promote accountability, efficiency, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness. · Provide executive-level financial analysis, budget monitoring, revenue projections, and strategic recommendations to support informed decision-making and long-term organizational sustainability. · Manage procurement and contracting activities, including oversight of purchasing processes, contract development, competitive procurements, vendor relationships, and interagency agreements. · Supervise and mentor administrative, fiscal, grants, contracts, revenue, and operations staff, fostering professional development, workforce engagement, high performance, and effective service delivery. · Serve as the Bureau's primary liaison with Department leadership, finance, accounting, grants, procurement, human resources, information technology, auditors, federal funding agencies, and external stakeholders. · Lead continuous improvement and modernization initiatives, including the implementation of automated financial and licensing systems, process enhancements, staff training programs, and operational efficiencies that strengthen Bureau-wide performance. About the Department of Public Health: The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to prevent illness, injury, and premature death, to assure access to high quality public health and health care services, and to promote wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth. We envision a Commonwealth in which all people enjoy optimal health. Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest states according to comparative analyses, but we face numerous challenges, including chronic and infectious disease, substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities. DPH coordinates programs and policies to address specific diseases and conditions and offer services to address the needs of vulnerable populations. We also develop, implement, promote, and enforce regulations and policies to assure that the conditions under which people live are most conducive to health and enable people to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. We license health professionals, healthcare facilities and a variety of businesses that impact public health. We operate the state laboratory and four public health hospitals. We monitor health status and manage vital records including births, marriages and deaths. We educate people about public health issues and work closely with local boards of health and community partners to identify and solve public health problems. More information can be found at:MA Department of Public Health /Pre-Hire Process:/ A tax & background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Human Resources Division prior to the candidate being hired. Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website. ADA Reasonable Accommodation: If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #4 MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) six (6) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management of which (B) at least two (2) years must have been in a project management, supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below. Substitutions: I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience. II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience. III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience. IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience. Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range. Comprehensive Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job: Accounting and Finance Organization: Department of Public Health Title: Director of Administration & Finance Location: Massachusetts-Boston-250 Washington Street Requisition ID: 260004GE
