State of Wyoming · 3 weeks ago
Healthcare Preparedness Program Manager 2025-03128
The State of Wyoming's Department of Health is seeking a strong leader to oversee the statewide Healthcare Preparedness Program. This role involves managing federal grant funding, coordinating with hospitals and emergency medical services, and ensuring readiness during public health emergencies.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Fiscal Management: developing, monitoring, and tracking the budget for federal ASPR cooperative agreements; manages complex contracts and ensures compliance with Wyoming State Government fiscal processes
Interagency Coordination: provides coordination between state agencies, federal partners (HHS and ASPR), regional healthcare coalitions, and private healthcare entities to ensure a unified response posture
Planning & Training: designs and evaluates statewide emergency operations plans; coordinates large-scale exercises in compliance with the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)
Updates, reviews, and maintains the HPP plans and other critical response protocols
Manages the RFP process, vendor selection, and contract monitoring for emergency supplies and services
Prepares comprehensive federal grant applications, progress reports, and performance measure updates for the ASPR
Provides technical expertise and coordinates training to hospital and EMS leadership on the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Hospital Incident Command System (HICS)
May deploy to the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security, State Response Coordination Center, to serve as the healthcare preparedness coordinator during activations
Conducts site visits to monitor compliance and readiness of sub-awardees (hospitals and healthcare coalitions)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Business)
0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Business) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Grants and Contracts Administration Specialist II
4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Business) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Grants and Contracts Administration Specialist II (if education & experience substitution is applicable)
Knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS), and the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)
Understanding of hospital operations, the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system, and clinical surge capacity strategies
Demonstrated expertise in budget management, federal grant reporting (ASPR), and Wyoming State Government procurement and fiscal statutes
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to brief executive leadership, author technical reports, and speak clearly under pressure
Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace
Knowledge of federal healthcare preparedness capabilities and state public health statutes
Must be willing and able to serve on a 24/7 on-call rotation for emergency response
Position requires travel throughout the state and occasionally nationally
Applicants may be required to pass a background check and obtain a Secret Security Clearance
Preferred
Master's degree in Emergency Management, Public Health, or Healthcare Administration
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP) designation
Experience managing federal cooperative agreements
Prior experience in a healthcare clinical or administrative setting
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility – for those with qualifying student loans
Training and professional development – to support your career growth and advancement
Employee Assistance Program – Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
Wellness Program – Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health
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