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IEM is looking for Full Time- Project Managersin multiple states who are ready to develop and execute a comprehensive program strategy to achieve the goals of a state's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). We are looking for detail oriented, knowledgeable, and flexible project managers who will work with the IEM teams under the direction of the client promoting operational change, standing up new processes, and integrating existing state systems.

Primary Location:

• Live within the United States including any US territory
• Work will take place either in the field, in an office environment, or from a personal location and will depend on the need of the project.

Travel Requirements:

• This position will require travel to complete work assignments or attend meetings.

Essential Functions:

• Manage the implementation of RHTP projects / program as determined by the state, including day-to-day program governance and oversight of the grant. This includes issue escalation, recommendations and decision support to state leadership.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and performance metrics to ensure successful delivery and compliance with all federal and state funding and grant management guidelines. Identify risks, propose mitigation strategies and prepare the projects for audit readiness from the beginning.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to align project activities with program objectives and funding requirements.
• Collaborate with state leadership and community partners (as needed) to enhance program effectiveness and sustainability.
• Lead a team of project staff (coordinators / analysts, etc.) to support the execution of program activities and deliverables.
• Prepare and present program updates and reports to key stakeholders, including progress reports, budget analysis, and impact assessments.
• Evaluate program outcomes and impact on rural health systems / programs / infrastructure in the state.
• Remain flexible and available to operate within the dynamic needs of a multi-year project that may evolve and require additional or different efforts.
• Collect, organize, and analyze quantitative and qualitative program data (including grant expenditure rates, population health indicators, and service-utilization metrics) to evaluate project performance against established benchmarks and inform evidence-based recommendations to state leadership.
• Interpret statistical reports, dashboards, and data visualizations produced by internal analysts or external evaluators, translating findings into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders and incorporating those insights into program strategy adjustments.
• Apply basic statistical methods (e.g., descriptive statistics, trend analysis, variance analysis) to monitor key performance indicators, validate data integrity in grant reporting, and support audit-readiness documentation with defensible, data-driven narratives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as public health, public administration, etc.
• Experience: Ten (10) or more years in health project / program administration and grant management, preferably at the local, tribal, or state government level(s).
• Leadership: Five (5) or more years of supervisory experience.
• Experience and Degree Substitution: An equivalent combination of experience and training that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to effectively perform the duties and functions of this position may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience with federal grant regulations and compliance requirements, particularly related to the Rural Health Transformation Program and/or state and other applicable federal grant funding requirements.
• Strong leadership and team management skills to inspire and guide project teams towards program goals.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills to foster partnerships and collaboration.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
• Analytical and strategic thinking abilities, grounded in data literacy and statistical reasoning, to identify opportunities for project improvement, measure program impact, and drive evidence-based innovation.
• Demonstrated proficiency in data interpretation and basic statistical analysis, including experience working with datasets, performance dashboards, or analytical tools (e.g., Excel pivot tables, Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent) to support program evaluation and reporting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree: Master of Public Health, Master of Public Administration, or advanced degree in similar field.
• Demonstrated work with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) programs, rural health initiatives, or large-scale federal health grants.
• Experience with Statistical software or data analysis platforms (e.g., SPSS, SAS, R, Stata, or advanced Excel functions) and familiarity with health-related data sources such as CMS datasets, HRSA reporting systems, or state health information exchanges.

Additional Information:

• Office Locations:Often, these offices are either owned by the client we work with or by IEM. All candidates are expected to follow any rules and regulations of the office in which they are required to work for that project.
• Personal Office / At Home Locations: All personal office / at home work environments require the ability to maintain minimum Internet speeds of 25 Mbps upload and 3 Mbps download, as well as a ping rate of 100 ms or less during working hours, regardless of the type and number of devices using your Internet connection. You must also have account privileges and access to your Internet service provider account during working hours for the purposes of maintaining the Internet connection, if needed.

Benefits and more:

• Salary will be based on experience and location: $70,000 - $140,000
• 10 paid Holidays
• Vacation Pay
• Sick Pay
• 401 (K) plan with matching
• Company paid STD and LTD

Equal Employment Opportunity.All IEM employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment, if necessary, are made without regard to an individual's race, color, religion, creed, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation.IEM is committed to providing reasonable workplace accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or employment process, please email IEMhumanresources@iem.com with specific details about the requested accommodation. All accommodation requests are reviewed case-by-case in compliance with applicable law.