Training Initiatives Manager

Position Summary

The Training Initiatives Manager (K0235903) leads the Medicaid Training Initiatives Team within the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The manager oversees the development and delivery of Medicaid training programs, manages curricula and learning management system content, designs training policies and procedures, builds training reports, and coordinates external training contracts. The role also serves as the primary instructor for Medicaid courses and trains staff to use virtual training platforms.

• Serve as a Medicaid program content expert for training and education.
• Lead interdisciplinary project teams to implement Medicaid training initiatives and special projects.
• Supervise and train team members in conducting training research and developing training program policy.
• Provide consultation to KDHE executive staff on strategic training decisions related to the Medicaid program and program improvements.
• Identify collaboration opportunities between KDHE divisions and other state agencies.
• Work with communications to develop and maintain training information on the Medicaid program’s website.

• Education: Required education level as specified by KDHE (not provided in the posting).
• Licensing & Certification: Valid driver’s license for operating a state, private or rental vehicle.
• Minimum Qualifications: Three years of experience in planning, organizing, and directing the work of a department, program, or agency. Equivalent education may substitute for experience.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.
  • Strong proofreading, editing, and attention to detail.
  • Experience coordinating and implementing departmental or program work.
  • Ability to track, organize, and synthesize program information, and lead research efforts.
  • Effective communication of data and research findings to diverse audiences.
  • Strong written and public speaking skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
  • Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Zoom, and Teams.

• Hourly Pay Range: $28.85 – $31.53 (may vary based on education, experience, or qualifications).

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage.
• Sick and vacation leave.
• Work‑life balance programs (parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave).
• Paid state holidays.
• Fitness center access at select locations.
• Employee discounts through the STAR Program.
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs.

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.