Program Manager I

Health Research, Inc. • Syracuse, NY

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

Health Research, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager I to work in the Office of Health Equity and Human Rights (OHEHR) within the New York State Department of Health. The Program Manager I will be responsible for managing and overseeing program contract and fiscal management administered by the Office of Health Equity and Human Rights Office of the Deputy Commissioner. The Program Manager I will also be responsible for policy formulation and supervising staff. This position will work closely with the Department of Health’s Office of Public Health staff relevant to grant-funded program activities. The Program Manager I will represent the Office of Health Equity and Human Rights and perform other appropriate related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and five years of experience in the management of a relevant program in a public health, health/human services, health regulatory program or community-based services organization; OR an associate’s degree in a related field and seven years of such experience; OR nine years of such experience.
• Years of experience must have included policy formulation, program planning, design, implementation, evaluation, and/or allocation of resources.
• At least three years of experience must have included supervision of staff and program management.
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in a related field.
• Work experience applying health equity frameworks or practices in public health, health care, community, or related settings.
• Extensive experience with contract and fiscal management in state government.
• Extensive experience managing, coordinating, and conducting contract and/or fiscal management activities, including managing contractual relationships with service providers, programs, and vendors.
• Experience working collaboratively with Tribal Nation communities and demonstrated knowledge of proper protocols for working with sovereign nations.
• Extensive experience leading or coordinating policy and program planning, design, implementation, evaluation, and/or allocation of resources.
• Experience facilitating the provision of technical assistance to contractors.
• At least three years of experience working with a variety of stakeholders (i.e. government representatives, community leaders, underserved communities, community-based organizations, academic and research organizations, etc.).
• At least three years of experience developing and delivering presentations and reports.
• Demonstrated, strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing and overseeing program contract and fiscal management administered by the Office of Health Equity and Human Rights Office of the Deputy Commissioner.
• Policy formulation.
• Supervising staff.
• Working closely with the Department of Health’s Office of Public Health staff relevant to grant-funded program activities.
• Representing the Office of Health Equity and Human Rights.
• Performing other appropriate related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from;
• Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit;
• Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave;
• Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities;
• Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan.
• HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses;
• Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally;

What This Job Offers

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