Federal Grants Reporter – PH

IdahoPTV; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 43,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Training opportunities

Optional telecommuting (some positions

Job summary

State of Idaho Division of Public Health in Boise is seeking a Health Program Specialist to work with federal grant partners to ensure service quality and compliance. The role involves grant lifecycle tasks, technical assistance, and office support; telework is not available.

The position emphasizes monitoring deadlines, deliverables, and reporting schedules, with a focus on compliance and program integrity within a dynamic public health environment.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of public health practices.
• Some knowledge of survey methodology and statistical procedures.
• Experience managing projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with federal grant partners to ensure compliance with grant/contract agreements and regulations.
• Provide technical assistance to program areas and support reporting and audit readiness.
• Manage key aspects of the federal grant lifecycle, including tracking deliverables and deadlines.
• Maintain records for assigned awards and support submission of programmatic/financial reports.
• Support audit readiness through organized documentation and responsive information requests.

Skills

Public health knowledge

Survey methodology

Statistics

Project management

Education

Public health coursework

Job description

USA:ID:Boise | Health Services | Full Time

30.91 - 31.73 USD per hour

Posted 2 days ago | Apply before October 6, 2026

Description

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

*THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.*

The Division of Public Health is seeking a Health Program Specialist for its downtown Boise office. This position works closely with federal grant partners to ensure quality-of-service delivery and compliance with grant and contract agreements and regulations. The role provides technical assistance to assigned program areas and performs a variety of office support functions requiring in-depth program knowledge — including managing key aspects of the federal grant lifecycle, from tracking deliverables to supporting reporting and audit readiness.

This position is not eligible for telework.

BENEFITS:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
• 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Wide variety of training opportunities
• Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting
• Serve as a liaison with federal grant-awarding agencies and partners, supporting communication and coordination on award requirements
• Monitor and ensure compliance with grant/contract agreements, terms, and applicable federal regulations
• Maintain accurate records for assigned awards, including deadlines, deliverables, and reporting schedules
• Prepare and support submission of required programmatic and financial reports
• Provide technical assistance to program staff on grant and compliance matters
• Support audit readiness through organized documentation and responsiveness to information requests
• Perform related office support functions requiring subject-matter depth in assigned program areas
• Flag emerging compliance risks or upcoming deadlines to leadership

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

• Some knowledge of public health practices. Typically gained by completion of college-level coursework relating to public health practices OR at least one year of professional level experience in a public health field.
• Some knowledge of survey methodology and statistical procedures used to collect, analyze, and interpret data. Typically gained by completion of at least one upper division college-level course in statistics OR at least one year of experience performing related work with a measured outcome.
• Experience managing projects. Typically gained by approximately one year of experience where you held the responsibility for all the various aspects of managing an entire project.

Below is preferred experience. It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants.

• Excellent technical writing and critical thinking skills. Typically gained by producing formal reports, policy documents, grant narratives, or after-action reports where accuracy and clear reasoning directly affect funding or operational decisions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Typically gained by managing multiple concurrent projects, tracking deliverables against deadlines, or maintaining detailed records/files required for audits or compliance reviews.
• Experience with federal grant administration, compliance, or program/financial reporting. Typically gained by directly administering federal grants or cooperative agreements, preparing financial/programmatic reports to a federal awarding agency, or working within a state or local government program funded by federal dollars.
• Familiarity with federal grants management regulations (e.g., 2 CFR 200 / Uniform Guidance) is a plus. Typically gained by working in a role that requires applying federal grant compliance requirements — such as allowability of costs, procurement standards, or reporting requirements — often through direct grant administration or compliance training.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and awards simultaneously. Typically gained by holding a role responsible for several grants, contracts, or projects at once, each with independent reporting cycles, renewal dates, or funder requirements.

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The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact [phone] (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [e-mail].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.