Program Operations Specialist - Rural Health Transformation Project

Georgia Department of Community Health • Cordele, GA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) is seeking a qualified Program Operations Specialist for the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) within the State Office of Rural Health. This role involves assisting with the coordination of planning grant strategy and policy creation for rural hospital grants, addressing gaps in service delivery and preparing for transitions. The specialist will partner directly with assigned hospitals to ensure successful grant implementation and provide technical assistance. The position is based in Cordele, GA, and is a hybrid role requiring both in-office and remote work, with the flexibility for the in-office schedule to change based on business needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED and four (4) years of job-related experience; or Associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of job-related experience or four (4) years of related professional experience; or two (2) years of experience required at the lower level Compliance Specialist 2 (RCP061) or position equivalent.
• Applications without work experience listed will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with completion and submission of federal grant applications.
• Experience with federal and/or state grant management.
• Working knowledge of rural hospital and/or clinic operations, services provided, and challenges.
• Experience with Medicaid internal operations.
• Experience working with large data sets for sorting, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Advanced skills in commonly used computer applications.
• Ability to read, comprehend, apply, and communicate applicable state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with grant program/project development, management, and administration of a variety of state and federal grants.
• Assist with the development of grant-related budgets and provide budget monitoring to ensure proper funding allocations.
• Provide comprehensive and detailed technical assistance to grantees, independently and with minimum supervision.
• Build and maintain all grant files as required by the State Office of Rural Health.
• Travel in and out of state to represent the State Office of Rural Health at required business meetings or conferences as needed.
• Maintain working knowledge of current federal and state regulations, trends, and developments within assigned program area.
• Identify and assist with the development of new funding opportunities.
• Conduct research to promote successful grant development and maximum awards.
• Evaluate eligibility of potential grantees for participation in grant programs.
• Communicate with internal and external customers to provide information and services targeted to meet customer expectations.
• Develop and deliver program-related presentations to local, state, and federal stakeholders as needed or requested.
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with area business community, internal and external agency customers, and other related contacts.
• Monitor effectiveness of business operations, assesses quality of service and makes recommendations to improve operations.
• Receive additional training, as required, to gain full proficiency and experience in all areas.
• Gather, compile, and analyze data.
• Prepare reports of findings and analysis.
• May make recommendations to management for operational changes.

Benefits

• employee retirement plan
• paid holidays annually
• vacation and sick leave
• health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED