STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Health Program and Grant Manager

Durational Project Manager | Hybrid

Recruitment #241008-0415VR-001

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Introduction



Are you an experienced professional with experience in project management and healthcare looking to Make Your ImpaCT in public service?
If so, the Office of Health Strategy has a great role for you!

The State of Connecticut, Office of Health Strategy (OHS) is seeking a qualified individual to serve on our team as a Health Program and Grant Manager. This leading role will oversee Connecticut's implementation of a new grant-funded project - States Advancing All-Payer Health Equity Approaches and Development (AHEAD) Model. AHEAD is a new, voluntary, all payer model that aims to improve the health of CT residents, advance health equity, and control the growth of healthcare costs. See below for additional information on this great opportunity!

This position is grant funded with an anticipated end date of December 31, 2028 and may be extended as needed.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
There may be opportunities for an alternate work schedule and working remotely in accordance with State policies.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
  • Lead and manage all aspects of the AHEAD Model implementation. Develop and implement project plans, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and compliance with federal and state guidelines.
  • Provide strategic direction and leadership to the project team. Set clear objectives, monitor progress, and make data-driven decisions to address challenges and opportunities.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including federal and state partners, healthcare organizations, community groups, and contractors. Facilitate collaboration, manage relationships, and ensure effective communication to support project objectives.
  • Oversee and manage contracts with external vendors and partners. Ensure compliance with contract terms, monitor performance, and address issues that arise.
  • Oversee the project budget, including financial planning, reviewing expenditure reports, and ensuring compliance with funding requirements.
  • Able to prepare and deliver presentations to Agency and inter-agency leadership and external groups, clearly conveying project status, achievements, challenges, and recommendations.
  • Ensure that the project adheres to all relevant policies, regulations, and guidelines. Monitor compliance with federal requirements and other applicable standards.
MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES:

The Office of Health Strategy (OHS) oversees and coordinates health system planning for the state, monitors health care costs, and implements and oversees health care reform. OHS implements CT’s healthcare benchmark program that includes controlling the unsustainable rising cost of healthcare, improving quality, outcomes and health equity, and increasing primary care spending to 10% by 2025 of healthcare expenditure in the state. It is OHS’s mission to implement comprehensive, data driven strategies that promote equal access to high quality health care, control costs, and ensure better health for the people of Connecticut.

To support achieving these goals and mission, OHS, in coordination with DPH, DSS, OPM, and OSC, applied for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) States Advancing All-Payer Health Equity Approaches and Development (AHEAD) Model 5-year grant. CT has been selected as a recipient for this grant that supports implementation of accountability targets for an all-payer total cost of care model including hospital global budgets and primary care investments.

We are a small state agency, but we have an influential role shaping the future of health care in CT. Come join our team!

Selection Plan

This position will be appointed in accordance with the provisions of Sections 5-198 (14) and 5-270 (g) of the Connecticut General Statutes.
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
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To Apply:
  • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.
  • You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
  • In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
  • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
  • This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:
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  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
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  • For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
Connect With Us:
  • Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for making or conducting a special inquiry, investigation, examination or installation pursuant to Section 5-198(n) of the Connecticut General Statutes.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Possession of a Master's degree in public policy, public administration or a related field  
  • Five or more years of project management experience, with experiences of successful project delivery 
  • Three or more years of experience in healthcare or related systems, including managing projects and programs 
  • Experience utilizing communication and strong leadership skills, such as leading a team of professionals. 
  • Experience adapting to changes in a dynamic project environment, utilizing organization and time management skills. 
  • Experience identifying and mitigating potential risks. 
  • Experience tracking expenses and managing project budgets in excess of $2 million per year. 
  • Knowledge of healthcare policy, health services and systems.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.


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