Interdepartmental Project Manager

RI Council 94; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

RI Council 94 in Rhode Island is seeking an Interdepartmental Project Manager to join the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. This role focuses on cross‑system collaboration, program development, and policy analysis across multiple state agencies.

The position involves researching complex issues, preparing recommendations, and communicating with state officials, the public, and media. Regular hours apply.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in research, fiscal and policy analysis for human services.
• Experience in project development and interdepartmental collaboration.
• Strong communication with state officials, the public, and media.

Responsibilities

• Develop interdepartmental programs and services across agencies.
• Research, analyze fiscal and policy issues affecting consumers.
• Plan, supervise, and review project development and dissemination.
• Represent departments in liaising with assembly, agencies, and media.
• Prepare reports and newsletters on legislative changes.

Skills

Project management

Planning

Budgeting

Policy analysis

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Public Administration or related field

Tools

CMS

E-Verify

Job description

## Interdepartmental Project ManagerApply: Virks Building: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 24, 2026 (14 days left to apply): JR104010# **Department**Executive Office of Health and Human Services# **Division**Project/Program Management# **Salary**$110,161.00 - $124,825.00# **Job Profile**JC-02665700-99 - Interdepartmental Project Manager (Non-Union Executive Branch)# **Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours**Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm35 Hours - Non-Standard# **Job Requisition Number**JR104010 Interdepartmental Project Manager (Open)# **Pay Grade**C00139 A# **Classification**Interdepartmental Project Manager# **Class Definition****GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:** To work with State agencies and/or organizations to strengthen cross-system collaboration and implement integrated services organization and delivery policies; to be responsible for several project development; to perform research, program evaluation, fiscal and policy analysis on various issues affecting consumers of human service programs; to initiate, plan, coordinate, supervise and review a continuous information educational and community relations program; to serve in a highly responsible communication capacity representing a number of state departments in their contact with state, local, public and media officials; and to do related work as required.**SUPERVISION RECEIVED:** Works under the general direction of a department director or a consortium with considerable latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgement; assignments are subject to review for results obtained in adherence to established policies and procedures.**SUPERVISION EXERCISED:** Supervision of staff specialists and position assigned to assist in the performance and execution of specific projects delegated by the director.**ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:*** To work with State agencies and/or organizations to strengthen cross-system collaboration and implement integrated service organization and delivery policies.* To be responsible for special project development authorized and delegated by a director. To perform research, fiscal and policy analysis on various issues affecting consumers of human service programs.* To serve in a highly responsible communications capacity representing a number of state departments in their contact with state, local, public and media officials.* To perform complex program analysis and evaluation of departmental services.* To research and write commentary on various issues affecting consumers of human service programs.* To resolve complaints or objections and to prepare reports on complex issues for consideration and decision by the director(s).* To be responsible for developing and maintaining a continuous coordinated effort in liaison with the general assembly, state agencies, general public, and media.* To be responsible for the development, implementation, and dissemination of newsletter specific to legislative changes and their impact.* To operate publishing, graphic, and financial computer programs required for specific projects.* To represent the director(s) as assigned in contacts with constituents and officials to explain specific polices and their impact.* To keep departmental officials informed of the director's decisions and recommendations on programs and policies.* To make frequent contact with departmental officials relative to decisions and recommendations on program and policy issues.* To do related work as required.**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:****KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES:** A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of projects management related to developing interdepartmental programs and services; a thorough knowledge of planning, budgeting and evaluation process and the ability to apply them in a human service system; a thorough knowledge of practices, procedures and protocols for press relations; the ability to research and prepare reports and recommendations for dissemination of policy information; a working knowledge of computers and communication technology; a thorough knowledge of, and the ability to, evaluate the attitudes and reactions of interested and affected groups and their demands and needs for information about the department's programs and objectives; and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of constituents, state officials and the general public; and related capacities and abilities.**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:****Education:** Such as may have been gained through: possession of a Master's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field; and**Experience:** Such as may have been gained through: considerable employment in a highly responsible position involving responsibility for the research, fiscal analysis and policy development and dissemination of information.**Or,** any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.# **Supplemental Information**Preferred Skills: • Experience in contract, vendor and budget management. • Previous exposure to CMS enhanced funding opportunities. • Working knowledge of Medicaid programs/functions. • The ability to understand, interpret and correctly apply complex policy and procedures. https://www.everify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER\\_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf https://everify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/EVerify\\_Participation\\_Poster\\_ES.pdf The individual hired to fill this position will have access to Federal tax Information (FTI), as defined in IRS Publication 1075, and, as such, must undergo a national fingerprint background screening in accordance with the set forth in regulation 220-RICR-40-00-2 (IRS Publication 1075 – Background Check Process and Criteria available at https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/220-40-00-2. Additionally, the individual is being hired to an E-Verify site which contains FTI and must have their employment eligibility validated through E-Verify.# **Benefits**For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.