Requisition No: 876477

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68064869- GOVERNMENT ANALYST II

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 68064869

Salary: $2,073.73 - $4,038.46 Biweekly

Posting Closing Date: 05/31/2026

Total Compensation Estimator Tool Reporting to the Deputy Program Director, the Senior Project Manager serves as a key operational leader within the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), a large-scale, multi-year statewide initiative involving clinical innovation, data modernization, community engagement, workforce development, evaluation, procurement, and extensive grants administration.

This position is responsible for driving day-to-day program execution, ensuring alignment with CMS deliverables, and enabling the program to operate in a proactive rather than reactive manner.

The Senior Project Manager oversees complex cross-functional workstreams involving evaluation partners, data and analytics, finance and budget, regional operations, community engagement, procurement, and compliance.

The individual ensures program and Agency leadership has continuous visibility into timelines, risks, bottlenecks, and strategic milestones.

This role operates in a hybrid capacity, requiring the Senior Project Manager to be onsite in the Delray Beach office two to three days per week while also accommodating occasional travel to Tallahassee for headquarters meetings and additional in-state travel for regional site visits.

The position functions within a fast-paced environment shaped by shifting CMS deadlines, evolving program priorities, and continuous collaboration across multiple teams and partners.

Cross-Functional Coordination

Key responsibilities include:

Lead the execution of major program initiatives by coordinating activities across multiple teams and ensuring alignment with overall program goals.
Develops, manages, and maintains comprehensive program timelines and project plans to ensure work progresses in an organized and well sequenced manner.
Ensure full adherence to CMS deadlines and reporting requirements by monitoring submission schedules and guiding teams to meet all federal expectations.
Proactively anticipates operational challenges and works with partners to design forward looking solutions that prevent reactive decision making.
Coordinate daily activities across evaluation, analytics, budget, finance, regional operations, procurement, and communications teams to ensure seamless workflow and unified execution.
Facilitate collaboration with Regional Leads and ensures that insights from regional engagement inform statewide planning and strategic decision making.

Leadership Support & Strategic Integration

Responsibilities include:

Prepare leadership briefings, dashboards, and status reports that summarize progress, highlight risks, and communicate upcoming deadlines.
Ensure the Program Director and Deputy Director remain fully informed of progress, risks, and resource needs requiring leadership attention.
Support strategic alignment across all program workstreams by ensuring operational tasks remain connected to broader RHTP goals.
In the first year of implementation, the Senior Project Manager may be asked to contribute to program design and strategic planning efforts, offering ideas, shaping early operational approaches, and assisting in the setting up of new RHTP initiatives as they are launched.

Project Management

Responsibilities include:

Track grant-related requirements, submission deadlines, and CMS compliance needs to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of federal obligations.
Support oversight of vendor deliverables and procurement processes by monitoring timelines and coordinating documentation needs.
Recommend, implement, and manage a program wide project management system that enhances workflow transparency and coordination.
Develop standard operating procedures, templates, and structured workflows that promote consistency and efficiency across program operations.
Train internal staff on the use of project management tools and processes to ensure consistent application.

Risk Management & Issue Resolution

Responsibilities include:

Identify emerging risks early and propose effective mitigation strategies to prevent operational disruption.
Lead cross-team problem solving efforts to remove barriers, resolve challenges, and maintain progress toward milestones.

Performs other duties as needed.

“This position is 100% grant-funded under the Rural Health Transformation Program with funding from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Funding is currently approved for five years (2026-2031); continuation of this position is contingent upon renewal or extension of grant funding”

A good attendance record is essential for any individual in this position as the work involved occurs daily and is time critical.

The individual in this position is expected to report to work daily and on time. Leave must be requested in advance except in emergency circumstances not under the control of the employee.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. We offer an excellent array of benefits, including:

Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees
Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance
Dental, vision and supplemental insurance
State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee with the State of Florida
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually
Nine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each year
Opportunities for career advancement
Tuition waivers (accepted by major Florida Colleges/universities)
Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required)
Training opportunities
Flexible Spending Accounts
Shared Savings Program for select medical services
Lower copays for prescription drugs
Health and Wellness discounts

For a more complete list of benefits, please visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of federal grant administration requirements, including CMS compliance expectations, submission deadlines, and 2 CFR Part 200 reporting obligations.

Skill in developing and maintaining comprehensive program timelines, project plans, and standard operating procedures that keep complex, multi-region initiatives on track.

Ability to prepare professional leadership materials, including status dashboards, briefings, and correspondence that communicate program progress, risks, and upcoming milestones.

Proficiency with project management platforms and the ability to implement, manage, and train staff on program-wide tools that support workflow transparency and coordination.

Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, Regional Leads, Agency leadership, sub-awardees, and federal partners to ensure seamless program execution.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to balance multiple high priority workstreams simultaneously without loss of quality, accuracy, or timeliness.

Ability to identify emerging operational risks early and lead cross-team problem-solving efforts to remove barriers and maintain progress toward program milestones.

Ability to maintain accurate program records, grant files, and compliance documentation in accordance with Agency standards and federal requirements.

Ability to travel with or without accommodation.

Ability to lift 25 pounds or more with or without accommodation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

Five (5) years of project management experience in healthcare or government programs.

Two (2) years of experience with grants, federally funded initiatives, or statewide programs.

A master’s degree in public health, health administration, public policy, business administration, or related field can substitute on a year for year basis for the required experience.

Preference will be given to candidates with PMP or CAPM certification

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

CONTACT:

ANTRANEISE JACKSON 850-412-4016

BACKGROUND SCREENING

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.