Deputy Program Manager

This role is responsible for overseeing the development, administration, and monitoring of federally funded programs and projects being implemented. The primary responsibility will be to ensure that programs are eligible under local, state and federal regulations, adhere to the outlined program guidelines and procedures, and maintain proper documentation to support all eligible expenses incurred by the state agency. The Deputy Program Manager is expected to provide high‑level expertise across a broad range of subject matter areas including project management, compliance and monitoring, federal reporting, procurement, construction and eligibility standards applicable for each project.

• Manages and tracks agency spends and project progress
• Interfaces with client agency, as well as senior program staff
• Ensures the delivery of timely, effective, and high-quality results to support the goals of Rural Health Kansas
• Ensures provision of high-quality service to all clients, taking action as necessary to maintain the firm's high reputation for superior client services
• Other duties as required

• Leads Team Leads and Case Managers

• Bachelor’s degree, required

• Three or more years’ experience with state and local governments, and the types of initiatives necessary to help them build their economy and culture, required
• 2
  
  CFR
  200 experience is preferred

• N/A

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project Management Software), required

• N/A

• Demonstrated ability to internally monitor all program and project activities to ensure quality control and quality assurance and be prepared for Federal audits of program activities
• Demonstrated success managing complex cross‑functional teams to achieve high levels of production, meet tight deadlines, and deliver compliant, quality work products
• Demonstrated success in program execution, client relationships, and profitability
• Proven track record of leading a team and accomplishing successful business results
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, emotional intelligence, critical thinking skills, and integrity and ethics.
• Team player with the demonstrated ability to build organizational capability, motivate teaming partners/staff to ensure high levels of engagement, and work in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment