Health Program Manager 2

This Individual Position is Exempt from the Hiring Freeze. Qualified Applicants are Encouraged To Apply.

Effective July 1, 2026 the wage for this position increased by 3%.

The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase.

Welcome to the Department of Health.

We’d be delighted to have you join our team.

If you envision yourself in this role and are ready to start an exciting career with us, apply today.

This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.

Please check out the

residency definition

to determine if you qualify.

This position is currently located in Anchorage

.

The position may be in Anchorage or Juneau

, depending on the location of the most qualified candidate.

Are you ready to lead meaningful, statewide change in behavioral health systems?

What You Will Be Doing:

This role serves as a dynamic leader advancing Alaska's behavioral health system and strengthening the continuum of prevention, treatment, and recovery. You will independently manage high-impact statewide initiatives, grants, and contracts that expand access to evidence-based treatment, recovery supports, workforce development, and cross-system collaboration.

This role designs funding strategies, develops solicitations and scopes of work, oversees procurement, and ensures fiscal and programmatic accountability in alignment with state and federal requirements. This role drives system improvement efforts that directly address Alaska's substance-related morbidity and mortality while ensuring programs are responsive, innovative, and outcome-focused.

Beyond grant oversight, you will serve as a catalyst for system integration and partnership across healthcare, tribal organizations, public safety, child welfare, education, housing, and community-based providers. You will analyze data and performance trends to identify emerging needs, close service gaps, and implement data-informed policy and program improvements that strengthen treatment quality and long-term recovery outcomes.

From leading workgroups and shaping policy guidance to conducting service reviews and supporting legislative and emergency-response efforts, this role offers the opportunity to influence behavioral health strategy at the statewide level.

If you are passionate about improving access to compassionate, effective behavioral health treatment and building sustainable recovery systems that support individuals, families, and communities across Alaska, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Our Mission, Values, and Culture:

The mission of the Division of Behavioral Health is to promote an integrated, comprehensive behavioral health system grounded in sound policy, effective practices, and partnerships.

Our Division Vision: We will partner to support a strong, continuous behavioral health service continuum through technical assistance, regulatory guidance, and optimized resource allocation to meet the dynamic needs of Alaskans.

Our Division Values: Connection, Collaboration, and Community.