RHTP Program Area Grants Manager

Job No:

540922

Work Type:

Full-time Location:

REMOTE OPTIONS , PHOENIX

Categories:

Accounting/Auditing,Administrative Support/Customer Service,Budget/Finance/Payroll,Business and Financial Administration,Research,Management/Supervisor AHCCCS Accountability, Community, Innovation, Leadership, Passion, Quality, Respect, Courage, Teamwork The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System ( AHCCCS ), Arizona's Medicaid agency, is driven by its mission to deliver comprehensive, cost-effective health care to Arizonans in need. AHCCCS is a nationally acclaimed model among Medicaid programs and a recipient of multiple awards for excellence in workplace effectiveness and flexibility. AHCCCS employees are passionate about their work, committed to high performance, and dedicated to serving the citizens of Arizona. Among government agencies, AHCCCS is recognized for high employee engagement and satisfaction, supportive leadership, and flexible work environments, including remote work opportunities. With career paths for seasoned professionals in a variety of fields, entry-level positions, and internship opportunities, AHCCCS offers meaningful career opportunities in a competitive industry. Come join our dynamic and dedicated team.

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Given the complexity of the RHTP program and the scale of the federal investment in Arizona's rural health system, this role is essential to maintaining operational continuity and ensuring sub-recipient compliance across multiple programmatic streams. The Program Area Manager is expected to escalate risks or performance gaps to leadership for timely resolution and to participate in periodic site visits to rural Arizona counties to verify program implementation and provide technical assistance to sub-recipients and partners. The position is grant funded and may be eliminated based on the availability of funding. Arizona's Rural Health Transformation Program is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ( CMS ) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ( HHS ) as a part of a financial assistance award totaling $166,998,955.92 with 100 percent funded by

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. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor endorsement, by

CMS / HHS

, or the U.S. Government.

• Lead the operational execution of programmatic components under the RHTP award and develop initiative-specific work-plans, milestones, deliverables, and budget inputs aligned with funder-approved goals.
• Supervise a team of Program Area Analysts, including providing direction, performance feedback, and coaching to monitor sub-recipient progress across assigned initiatives/program areas and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Coordinate engagement with internal and external stakeholders, including state agency partners, healthcare providers, Tribal partners, and community-based organizations.
• Collaborate with fiscal and compliance staff to ensure expenditures and program activities adhere to federal cost principles and grant requirements. Identify and escalate operational risks and performance gaps for timely resolution.
• Plan and participate in site visits and on-site monitoring activities to verify implementation and provide technical assistance. Represent the agency at federal and state convenings and conferences, including the annual CMS Quality Conference.
• Contribute to quarterly and annual reporting, including data inputs and qualitative narrative.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position (typically 5%
• 10%)
• Demonstrate expertise in grant management policies, practices, procedures, guidelines, and requirements, including 2 CFR Part 200, CMS terms and conditions, and the HHS Grants Policy Statement
• General understanding of accounting practices and principles, including federal cost principles and budget-to-actual monitoring.

Skilled in:

• Interpersonal and collaboration skills with internal and external key stakeholders, including state agencies, healthcare providers, Tribal partners, and community organizations
• Detail-oriented
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills (written, oral, and presentation)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), Google Suite, and comfortable navigating new software products and applications Ability to:
• Build relationships and influence across diverse populations
• Manage staff and design and deliver training to program teams and partners
• Manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Identify errors, inconsistencies, and risks across multiple concurrent work-streams
• Translate strategic priories into operational deliverables
• Prepare deliverables and present to executive leadership
• Travel in-state on a recurring basis and out-of-state on an occasional basis
• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 4 or more years in grants management, program operations, or other similar functions.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in a related field with 3-5 years experience in grants management, program implementation, or federal grant program administration.
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Vacation and Sick time off (13 and 12 days per year respectively)
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