Executive Officer/Grant Coordinator

Full Job Description

Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list.

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented individual to serve as the Executive Officer/Grant Coordinator for Iowa’s Healthy Hometowns Initiative, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' Rural Health Transformation Program, opportunity #: CMS-RHT-26-001.

This position plays a critical role in coordinating and assessing the effectiveness, impact, and sustainability of investments aimed at strengthening Iowa’s health service delivery and infrastructure.

This position is housed within the Data Privacy and Strategy sub-division of the Compliance and Administration Division at Iowa HHS.

If you are highly motivated, thrive in collaborative environments, and can work independently, we want you on our team!

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to systems-level change and capacity building across Iowa’s health and human services landscape.

Responsibilities:

This position will serve as the Grant Coordinator for Iowa’s Healthy Hometowns Initiative, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' Rural Health Transformation Program, opportunity #: CMS-RHT-26-001.

The Executive Officer/Grant Coordinator will serve as the lead for the grant and will coordinate all aspects of the program with HHS leadership, staff and key health partners.

Experience with grant management work is required.

What You’ll Do:

• Coordinate all aspects of the Healthy Grant Program, including development of work plans, goals, objectives, and strategies to meet federal funding requirements and support public health needs.
• Collaborate with HHS leadership and rural health partners to provide guidance, resolve operational issues, and enhance programmatic alignment across agency initiatives.
• Monitor and evaluate grant activities by reviewing performance data, identifying areas for improvement, and assisting in the development of implementation plans for HHS staff and partners.
• Develop and maintain grant budgets and files, prepare required federal reports, and ensure fiscal accountability and compliance with CMS reporting systems.
• Serve as the primary liaison between CMS, HHS Fiscal, and the grant project team to ensure timely submission of grant applications, forms, and financial reports.
• Serve as a project team member for all initiatives of the grant and ensure cross-agency collaboration and consistency.
• Facilitate and present Healthy Hometowns activities, outcomes, and successes to internal and external stakeholders, including public and private organizations.

Benefits

Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
• Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation (96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
• Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
• Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs.

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Background Checks

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.

The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer

HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply.

Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States.

The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization.

For more information, please visitwww.e-verify.gov.

Requirements

Qualifications

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