DAIL Policy & Special Initiatives Director

State of Vermont • Waterbury, VT • 1w ago

This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For more information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1376124

Overview

The Developmental Disabilities Services Division (DDSD) is seeking an innovative and visionary leader to help shape the future of services and supports for Vermonters with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a strategic thinker who thrives in complex environments, excels at building partnerships, and is passionate about advancing equitable, person-centered systems of care. In this role, you will influence statewide policy, lead transformative initiatives, and collaborate across government, providers, and community stakeholders to improve outcomes for individuals and families across Vermont.

What You\'ll Do\ As Director of Policy & Strategic Initiatives, you will serve as a key leader within DDSD, guiding critical policy and operational priorities that directly impact statewide developmental disability services.You will also:

Lead major policy, strategic planning, and systems improvement

initiatives for DDSD programs.

Provide oversight and direction for program operations and financial

monitoring in partnership with the DAIL Business Office.

Drive implementation of state and federal mandates while ensuring

ongoing regulatory compliance.

Lead complex, cross-functional projects from concept through

execution - aligning teams, resources, timelines, and measurable outcomes.

Develop policy proposals, contracts, grants, and interagency

agreements that advance Division priorities and innovation.

Monitor emerging trends in Medicaid, Home-and-Community-Based

Services (HCBS), behavioral health, and human services to inform forward-thinking strategies.

Identify unmet needs and design creative, sustainable solutions that

improve access, equity, and quality of care.

Collaborate closely with agency leadership, legislators, providers,

advocates, and community partners to shape policy and legislative priorities.

Prepare executive briefings, strategic reports, presentations, and

communications for leadership and stakeholders.

Navigate and manage communications surrounding high-profile,

sensitive, and complex initiatives with professionalism and diplomacy.

Who You Are\ You are a collaborative and mission-driven leader with a deep understanding of public policy, health and human services, and systems-level change. You bring strong strategic instincts, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to lead through complexity with confidence and clarity.

Successful candidates will bring:

Expertise in Medicaid policy, developmental disabilities services,

HCBS, or related human services systems.

Experience leading strategic initiatives, policy development, or

large-scale operational projects.

Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.

The ability to analyze complex issues and translate them into

actionable solutions.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including

executive-level reporting and presentations.

A commitment to innovation, inclusion, and improving outcomes for

individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Why This Role Matters\ This position offers a unique opportunity to influence statewide systems, advance meaningful policy change, and help build a more responsive, equitable, and innovative future for developmental disabilities services in Vermont.\ If you are a strategic leader who is energized by public service, collaboration, and mission-driven work, we encourage you to apply.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed in a standard office setting. Limited state travel may be involved for which private means of transportation may be required. Quick deadlines for important reports and need for sensitive communication under challenging and difficult situations may be required. Interacts and communicates directly with senior Division and Department leaders, state administrators, staff, and constituents under stressful conditions. Must manage many complex administrative and policy related issues at once, including intense interactions with a variety of constituents and deadline pressures. Responsibility for oversight of complex payment model and ensuring maintenance of Medicaid compliance of Developmental Disabilities Services programs. Supervision responsibilities for staff operating under similar pressures for communication, deadlines and the management of sensitive information is a component of the environment.

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