Interdepartmental Project Manager

State of careers Rhode Island

20h • $110,161 - $124,825 • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves working with State agencies and/or organizations to strengthen cross-system collaboration and implement integrated services organization and delivery policies. The position is responsible for project development, performing research, program evaluation, fiscal and policy analysis on issues affecting consumers of human service programs. It also includes initiating, planning, coordinating, supervising, and reviewing a continuous information educational and community relations program. The role serves in a highly responsible communication capacity, representing multiple state departments in their interactions with state, local, public, and media officials.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of projects management related to developing interdepartmental programs and services.
• Thorough knowledge of planning, budgeting and evaluation process and the ability to apply them in a human service system.
• Thorough knowledge of practices, procedures and protocols for press relations.
• Ability to research and prepare reports and recommendations for dissemination of policy information.
• Working knowledge of computers and communication technology.
• Thorough knowledge of, and the ability to, evaluate the attitudes and reactions of interested and affected groups and their demands and needs for information about the department's programs and objectives.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of constituents, state officials and the general public.
• Possession of a Master's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field.
• Considerable employment in a highly responsible position involving responsibility for the research, fiscal analysis and policy development and dissemination of information.
• Any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in contract, vendor and budget management.
• Previous exposure to CMS enhanced funding opportunities.
• Working knowledge of Medicaid programs/functions.
• The ability to understand, interpret and correctly apply complex policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work with State agencies and/or organizations to strengthen cross-system collaboration and implement integrated service organization and delivery policies.
• Be responsible for special project development authorized and delegated by a director.
• Perform research, fiscal and policy analysis on various issues affecting consumers of human service programs.
• Serve in a highly responsible communications capacity representing a number of state departments in their contact with state, local, public and media officials.
• Perform complex program analysis and evaluation of departmental services.
• Research and write commentary on various issues affecting consumers of human service programs.
• Resolve complaints or objections and prepare reports on complex issues for consideration and decision by the director(s).
• Be responsible for developing and maintaining a continuous coordinated effort in liaison with the general assembly, state agencies, general public, and media.
• Be responsible for the development, implementation, and dissemination of newsletters specific to legislative changes and their impact.
• Operate publishing, graphic, and financial computer programs required for specific projects.
• Represent the director(s) as assigned in contacts with constituents and officials to explain specific policies and their impact.
• Keep departmental officials informed of the director's decisions and recommendations on programs and policies.
• Make frequent contact with departmental officials relative to decisions and recommendations on program and policy issues.
• Do related work as required.

Benefits

• Information regarding benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees can be found at the Office of Employee Benefits' website.
• Direct deposit for all employees is required.
• National fingerprint background screening.
• Employment eligibility validation through E-Verify.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager