RHTP Program Coordinator

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services - Agency 25 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $26.138 Job Posting: JR2026-00026687 RHTP Program Coordinator (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 06-09-2026 Job Description: If you are driven by excellence and are looking for a rewarding career opportunity, we invite you to apply for this position! The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a motivated individual to join the Medicaid and Long-Term Care team to fill the role of Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Program Coordinator. The RHTP Program Coordinator will work closely with the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) projects. Under limited supervision, the Program Coordinator coordinates the administration of various state and federally funded programs throughout the state to include grant/contract administration, budget monitoring, and the development of program policies, procedures, and evaluation criteria to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; performs related work as required. “You have the passion; we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference for Nebraskans!” As the RHTP Program Coordinator, the key responsibilities include: Monitoring and tracking program timelines, milestones, and deliverables. Reviewing, auditing, and reporting on grants and contracts supporting Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) projects. Ensuring expenditures align with approved budgets and funding requirements. Analyzing and reporting data related to program outcomes and rural health system performance, Identifying risks or variances. Maintaining comprehensive documentation to support compliance and reporting activities. Hire Rate: $26.138 per hour – non-exempt Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Dress Attire: Business Casual Location: Lincoln – Nebraska State Office Building Requirements / Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, social/behavioral sciences, health sciences, public health, education, law or related field OR experience in the development of operational policies and procedures, performing quality assurance analysis/evaluation of programs; grant writing, contract management, or leading community based health/social care groups. Related coursework, training and/or education may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in public procurement, contract law, or regulatory compliance is strongly preferred Prior experience in reviewing, monitoring, auditing and reporting on grants. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of: basic accounting and business administration; social work and management theory; the structure of organizations; state, local and federal laws and programs relating to social service programs; available funding sources; human dynamics; learning/teaching techniques. Ability to: relate well with a diverse number of individuals or organizations; analyze community’s present needs and recommend programs to achieve desired results; work with people in a variety of roles (leadership, cooperation, education, networking). Skill in: persuading others to adopt programs; presenting information to groups or individuals in oral or written form; problem solving; prioritizing; goal setting; conflict resolution. If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/ Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation. Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans. Once you've had the opportunity to explore our current open positions, apply for those of interest to you. Click here for a video tutorial. Contact state.jobs@nebraska.gov for additional support. Check back on your candidate profile to see the status of your submitted applications, as well as any new postings that might interest you! Thank you for your interest in joining our team! State Government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Nebraska. Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, advancing public health, making highways safer, or preserving our natural resources, the work we do matters!

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