Junior Program Manager - RHTP

SSO • Albany, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Junior Program Manager supports contract administration activities for the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). Under the direction of senior staff, the position assists with managing and monitoring contracts, agreements, expenditures, deliverables, reporting requirements, and payment activities for RHTP subrecipients, vendors, and contractors. The role supports compliance monitoring, invoice review, contract documentation, and financial tracking to help ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled in accordance with Department requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Three years of professional experience in contract administration, grants management, procurement, finance, accounting, public administration, or healthcare administration.

Nice To Haves

• Experience administering government contracts, grants, or subrecipient agreements.
• Knowledge of New York State procurement and contract administration practices.
• Experience using New York Statewide Financial System (SFS).
• Experience using New York State Contract Reporter (NYSCR).
• Strong organizational, documentation, and financial tracking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administration and monitoring of RHTP contracts, subrecipient agreements, and vendor contracts.
• Track deliverables, reporting deadlines, contract milestones, and funding requirements.
• Review invoices, expenditure documentation, and supporting materials for completeness and compliance.
• Monitor contract expenditures against approved budgets and funding allocations.
• Maintain contract files, procurement records, and program documentation.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, summaries, and briefing materials related to contract activities.
• Coordinate with internal fiscal, procurement, legal, and program staff regarding contract administration activities.
• Track contract modifications, amendments, and renewal actions.
• Support contract closeout activities and records management.
• Assist with monitoring contractor and subrecipient compliance with contractual requirements.
• Participate in meetings with vendors, contractors, and subrecipients regarding contract administration matters.
• Perform additional duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned to support departmental objectives, operational needs, and organizational goals.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) with discretionary employer match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible spending accounts
• Additional employee perks

What This Job Offers

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