68065055 - GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

18h•$45,060 - $80,000•Remote

About The Position

The Government Operations Consultant II (NE) position acts as the Regional Lead for the Northeast Region. The Regional Lead serves as the primary point of contact for rural health transformation sub-awardees within their assigned region. This role is responsible for oversight, monitoring, performance tracking, and provision of technical assistance to ensure all sub-awardees meet federal and state grant requirements. Each Regional Lead may oversee up to 20 or more sub-awardees, depending on award distribution. Responsibilities include conducting site visits, providing programmatic guidance, monitoring compliance, issuing corrective actions when necessary, and reporting regional progress and outcomes to program leadership. This position is 100% grant-funded under the Rural Health Transformation Program with funding from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Funding is currently approved for five years (2026-2031); continuation of this position is contingent upon renewal or extension of grant funding.

Requirements

Three years of experience in public health program management, grant oversight, or a related field.
Knowledge of public health principles, rural health systems, health equity, and community-based health service delivery.
Experience with federal or state grant management, including oversight, monitoring, compliance, and reporting.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess program performance and identify risks or deficiencies.
Effective communication skills for working with diverse health care providers, rural community partners, and senior leadership.
Ability to conduct professional site visits, collect and evaluate information, and prepare clear, concise reports.
Skill in providing guidance and technical assistance to organizations with varying capacities.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple sub-awardees concurrently.
Ability to travel frequently within the assigned region.
A good attendance record is essential for any individual in this position as the work involved occurs daily and time critical.
The individual in this position is expected to report to work daily and on time.
Leave must be requested in advance except in emergency circumstances not under the control of the employee.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in public health, health administration, social sciences, or related field required; master’s degree preferred.
Experience implementing or monitoring statewide or multi-site health programs.
Prior work with rural or underserved communities.
A background in public health, health care administration, social services, or related field.
Experience interpreting and applying grant requirements, compliance standards, and performance measures.

Responsibilities

Serve as the main liaison between AHCA and all sub-awardees within the assigned region (NE, NW, SE, or SW).
Oversee day-to-day operations and progress of sub-awardees to ensure alignment with the scope, objectives, terms, and conditions of their grant awards.
Conduct regular site visits to monitor program implementation, assess performance, and identify areas requiring support or corrective action.
Provide ongoing technical assistance to sub-awardees, including guidance on program implementation, reporting requirements, budget adherence, and compliance.
Lead regularly scheduled check-in calls or meetings with sub-awardees to review progress, outcomes, risks, and needs.
Monitor sub-awardees' adherence to grant requirements, state and federal regulations, and performance expectations.
Identify sub-awardees performing strongly or facing performance challenges, document findings, and escalate concerns as needed.
Develop and issue compliance actions when sub-awardees are not meeting grant conditions, and track resolution of corrective actions.
Maintain detailed documentation of all monitoring activities, communications, compliance issues, and technical assistance provided.
Prepare regular reports summarizing regional progress, challenges, outcomes, and trends for program leadership.
Collaborate with program leadership and other Regional Leads to ensure consistent implementation across the state.
Represent the program at regional meetings, stakeholder convenings, and partner events.
Work with federal partners, as needed, to ensure grant compliance and to support joint activities such as site visits, monitoring calls, or other federal oversight processes.
Performs other duties as needed.

Benefits

Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees
Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance
Dental, vision and supplemental insurance
State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions
Ability to earn up to 176 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee with the State of Florida
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually
Nine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each year
Opportunities for career advancement
Tuition waivers (accepted by major Florida Colleges/universities)
Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required)
Training opportunities
Flexible Spending Accounts
Shared Savings Program for select medical services
Lower copays for prescription drugs
Health and Wellness discounts