Communicable Disease Branch Operations Manager

Health & Human Services; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Retirement plans

Paid vacation and sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) seeks a Program Analyst II for the Communicable Disease Branch to lead operational, budgetary, and financial activities. You will supervise staff, oversee funding sources, and provide strategic guidance to support program goals and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include budget projections, reporting, and collaboration with leadership to improve efficiency and resource use in public health programs.

Qualifications

• Documented management experience within a local, state, or federal public health agency.
• Experience overseeing staff, managing operational activities, and coordinating resources.
• Experience with grant activities, award administration, and budget monitoring.
• Proficiency with Grants.gov and Grant Solutions.
• Experience with NCFS for financial monitoring and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operational staff within the Communicable Disease Branch.
• Direct operational planning to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Oversee management of funding sources and ensure proper use of resources.
• Develop budget projections, analyses, and executive briefings.
• Advise leadership on budget policy, funding requirements, and financial practices.
• Represent branch leadership in cross-functional meetings and communicate priorities.
• Monitor expenditures and financial performance to identify risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate to develop strategies for improving efficiency and program performance.
• Interpret and communicate budget-related policies across branch programs.
• Lead process-improvement efforts in administrative and financial management.

Skills

Budgeting

Grant management

Leadership

Operational management

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Grants.gov

Grant Solutions

NCFS

Job description

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Public Health Job Classification Title Program Analyst II (NS) Position Number 60039778 Grade NC19

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

This position serves as the Operations Program Manager for the Communicable Disease Branch (CDB) and provides leadership and oversight for branch administrative, operational, and financial functions. The position supervises an operations team and ensures program planning, implementation, and resource management activities are aligned with federal and state requirements. Responsibilities include overseeing a complex funding portfolio, developing budget analyses and briefings, advising leadership on operational and financial matters, and coordinating strategies to improve efficiency and effectiveness across branch programs. This position exercises delegated authority for administrative and operational decisions and works closely with branch leadership, unit managers, and key stakeholders to support the successful achievement of program goals and objectives.

Key Duties Include:

• Supervise and manage operational staff responsible for supporting administrative, budgetary, and program management functions within the Communicable Disease Branch.
• Direct operational planning and implementation activities to ensure compliance with applicable federal requirements, state policies, and program guidelines.
• Oversee the management and monitoring of state, federal, and receipt-supported funding sources and ensure resources are allocated and utilized in accordance with established requirements.
• Develop budget projections, financial analyses, reports, and executive briefings to support branch leadership in strategic and operational decision-making.
• Advise the Branch Head, Unit Heads, and program leadership on budgetary policies, funding requirements, operational impacts, and financial management practices.
• Represent branch leadership in section, division, and cross-functional meetings and communicate operational priorities, financial matters, and program initiatives.
• Monitor branch expenditures, funding levels, and financial performance to identify risks, trends, and opportunities for improved fiscal management.
• Collaborate with Unit Heads and program staff to develop and implement strategies that maximize operational efficiency, financial effectiveness, and program performance.
• Interpret and communicate budget-related policies, procedures, and requirements to ensure consistent application across branch programs and operations.
• Lead continuous process improvement efforts by evaluating operational workflows, identifying efficiencies, and implementing solutions that strengthen administrative and financial management practices.

Salary Grade Range: $67,122.00 - $101,668.00 Recruitment Range: $67,122.00 - $101,668.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required.

Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Documented management experience within a local, state, or federal public health agency, including overseeing staff, managing operational activities, coordinating resources, and supporting the implementation of public health programs, policies, and initiatives. Expertise in providing leadership and operational oversight in a public health environment, including developing work plans, establishing priorities, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with organizational, state, and federal requirements. Demonstrated experience managing federal grant activities, including grant application support, award administration, budget monitoring, reporting, and compliance with federal funding requirements using systems such as Grants.gov and Grant Solutions. Intermediate to advanced proficiency utilizing the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) and related financial management tools to monitor budgets, track expenditures, reconcile funding sources, and support fiscal reporting and resource planning activities. Experience collaborating with program leadership, fiscal staff, and external funding partners to interpret grant and financial requirements, develop funding strategies, and ensure effective stewardship of public health resources.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

This Position Is Funded In Part Through Federal Funds

This Position Is Eligible For A Hybrid Work Option

About the NC Division of Public Health (DPH):

The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina. Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential and activities touching the lives of everyone in our state.

About the Communicable Disease Branch:

The Communicable Disease Branch strives to protect and improve the health of people in North Carolina through disease detection, tracking, investigation, control, education, prevention and care activities to reduce morbidity and mortality resulting from communicable diseases that are a significant threat to the public. The Communicable Disease Branch works with the public, local health departments and other public health agencies, healthcare professionals, educators, businesses, communities and healthcare facilities to ensure that North Carolina is prepared to respond to any communicable disease situation that affects the people who live, work and visit here.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
• Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
• In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

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Supplemental Contact Information:

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employerthat embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federallaws, state laws, and Executive Orders.We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.For more information about DHHS:https://www.ncdhhs.gov/. DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved.We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five (5) years of progressively experience related to the area of assignment OR An equivalent combination of training and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Contact Information

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