ELC Program Manager

About The Position

Who can apply: Anyone (External).

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Sponsorship: KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.

Position Summary & Responsibilities

The position (K0241954) In this role you'll be the central point of coordination for Center's for Disease Control and Prevention, Epidemiology Laboratory Capacity Cooperative Agreement (ELC) administration across program areas. Your work will keep federal funding compliant, on schedule, and aligned with the state's public health priorities.

• Lead the annual development and submission of ELC funding applications, including strategic planning and coordination across program components.
• Develop, revise, and monitor quarterly and annual workplans, milestones, and performance measure reporting.
• Complete and submit quarterly fiscal reports.
• Schedule and facilitate quarterly program meetings and ELC Governance Team meetings.
• Prepare budget redirection, reallocation, and carry-over requests in accordance with CDC Office of Grants Services (OGS) requirements.
• Prepare monthly program reports for leadership.
• Ensure internal controls and procurement approval paths are followed.
• Serve as the primary coordinator for grant administration activities across multiple program areas.

Qualifications

• Education: High School, GED
• Licenses & Certifications: Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.
• Minimum Qualifications: BS or BA in management, public health, public administration, or related field. Education may be substituted with equivalent work experience determined by the agency.
• Preferred Qualifications: 2 or more years working in public health or with federal grants or cooperative agreements.
• Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Proofreading, editing, attention to detail, Analytical skills and detail-oriented, Ability to work productively under the pressure of tight deadlines, Fast learner, self-starter, smart worker, with a strong sense of accountability, Previous experience working on federal grants, Excellent verbal, written and critical thinking skills, Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize multiple on-going projects, Excellent oral and written communication skills, Detail oriented.