Deputy Program Manager Jobs in Irmo, SC (NOW HIRING)

Job Responsibilities *This is a Temporary Grant position.* This is position is located in the Health Programs, Richland County. The Agency's mission is to be boldly innovative in improving the health and quality of life for South Carolinians. This is an in-office role and not a telecommute or remote position

Are you the One. We are looking for a Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program Coordinator who will be responsible for the day-to-day management, coordination, and implementation of initiatives under South Carolina's RHT Program: Connections to Care, Leveling Up, Wellness Within Reach, Shoring up to Sustainability, and the Tech Catalyst Fund. This position ensures initiative-specific goals are met, subrecipients are supported and compliant, and measurable outcomes are achieved.

The RHT program is a federal initiative led by CMS and focuses on promoting innovation, strategic partnerships, infrastructure development, and workforce investment to help state governments strengthen healthcare access, quality, and outcomes in rural communities. This position reports directly to the RHT Program Director within Health Programs Coordinates the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of RHT-funded initiatives and pilot projects. Maintains and tracks timelines, deliverables, and reporting schedules to ensure the success of the RHT program and alignment with state and federal program requirements.

Supports the development and management of subcontracts and MOUs. Conducts site visits to subrecipients twice per month. Serves as the primary point of contact for initiative related stakeholders.

Assists in the facilitation of stakeholder meetings, webinars, and community sessions to promote transparency, share updates, and collect feedback. Develops clear communication materials and reports for internal and external audiences. Collects, reviews, and synthesizes data from subrecipients, in collaboration with RHT Data Specialist, to support program performance measurement.

Prepares progress reports, budget updates, and dashboards for effective oversight. Assists with submission of CMS required reporting. Supports the annual grant and review cycles.

Serves as a subject matter expert providing knowledge, expertise, and deliverable/report reviews for assigned contracts. Assists with budget monitoring and invoice tracking for initiatives and subrecipients. Prepares materials for internal and external stakeholders (e.g., leadership briefings, legislative updates, and Governor's Office, etc.) reporting

Leads or supports other projects proactively or as assigned by Agency leadership. Continuously engages in process improvement to support Agency and Division-wide strategies, objectives, and initiatives. Occasional travel may be required, as assigned.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE and TGE positions that includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year. 15 days sick leave per year.

13 paid holidays. State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs. Minimum and Additional Requirements A Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Social Work, Public Policy, or related field and relevant professional experience in social service programs, business administration, general administrative management or relevant program experience.

Additional Requirements: Occasional overnight travel. Requires holder to drive routinely. Overtime and/or weekend work with Deputy approval.

In-office Role Sitting or standing for long periods of time. Lifting requirements: 20 lbs. A valid driver's license is required.

Preferred Qualifications Three (3) years of experience in program coordination, project management, or grants administration-preferably in health, human services, or rural program settings. Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail and deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and project management tools. Familiarity with state or federal health programs, Medicaid, or community-based healthcare delivery preferred. Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with diverse partners.

Ability to travel statewide. Additional Comments Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application for qualification purposes. All applicants must apply online. All correspondence from the Office of Human Resources will be through electronic mail.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.