Medical Countermeasures Coordinator

Department of Health and Human Services; Water Street (PA); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

3+ weeks vacation leave

Health insurance coverage

Retirement plan - MainePERS

Gym membership reimbursement

Job summary

The Department of Health and Human Services in Augusta, Maine, seeks a Senior Health Program Manager to lead program compliance, reporting, contract oversight, and emergency planning for statewide Medical Countermeasures readiness. The role requires strong collaboration with PHEP staff and external partners to ensure rapid response readiness.

Responsibilities include managing two major MCM contracts, conducting annual plan reviews, leading Logistics during activations, and coordinating training

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 4 years health program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation, or equivalent eight-year experience.
• Equivalent eight-year combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for the degree.

Responsibilities

• Direct and ensure compliance with PHEP cooperative agreement requirements; compile, analyze, and distribute mandatory grant reports.
• Manage two primary Medical Countermeasures Readiness contracts and provide operational oversight.
• Lead the annual review and updating of the statewide Medical Countermeasures Response Plan Annex with PHEP staff.
• Serve as Logistics Section Chief within the PHEOC during activations, exercises, and drills.
• Develop, execute, and maintain POD agreements statewide to ensure rapid public medication dispensing.
• Maintain readiness of MCM equipment and supervise Logistics and Inventory Specialists across two state locations.
• Partner with private sector stakeholders to develop RSS sites for distribution of federal and state pharmaceutical supplies.
• Utilize IMATS and state tracking software to ensure asset visibility.
• Facilitate MCM training and drills for local, state, and federal partners.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public Health or Health Sciences

Equivalent eight (8) year combination of education, training, and experience

Job description

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Senior Health Program Manager Opening Date: September 9, 2026 Closing Date: September 22, 2026 Job Class Code: 4384 Grade: 28 (9) Salary: $63,689.60 – $90,438.40 Position Number: 02033-0101 Location: Augusta This position allows for partial telework with management approval. Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Core Responsibilities:

• Program Compliance & Reporting: Direct and ensure strict compliance with all federal and state PHEP cooperative agreement MCM requirements; compile, analyze, and distribute mandatory grant reports.
• Contract & Resource Management: Provide direct management, performance monitoring, and operational oversight of two primary Medical Countermeasures Readiness contracts.
• Emergency Planning: Lead the collaborative, annual review and updating of the statewide Medical Countermeasures Response Plan Annex with PHEP program staff.
• Incident Command Leadership: Serve actively as the Logistics Section Chief within the Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC) during activations, exercises, and drills.
• POD & Site Development: Develop, execute, and maintain open, closed, and hybrid Points of Dispensing (POD) agreements with partners statewide to ensure rapid public medication dispensing.
• Warehouse & Logistics Infrastructure: Maintain continuous operational readiness of all MCM equipment, supplies, and emergency pharmaceutical caches across two state warehouse locations and pre-identified healthcare facilities. Supervise Logistics and Inventory Specialists.
• Private Sector & RSS Collaboration: Partner with private sector stakeholders to develop, test, and maintain secure Receiving, Staging, and Storage (RSS) sites capable of accepting and distributing massive federal and state pharmaceutical supplies.
• Systems Administration: Utilize, update, and maintain the CDC's Inventory Management and Tracking System (IMATS) and state tracking software to ensure total asset visibility.
• Training & Exercises: Facilitate comprehensive MCM training opportunities for local, state, and federal partners; design and execute drills and tactical exercises to validate statewide distribution readiness.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelors Degree in Public Health or Health Sciences, Health Education, one of the Behavioral Sciences, Public Administration, or Education - AND - four (4) years experience in health program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation
• an equivalent eight (8) year combination of education, training, and experience

Preferred candidates will also have:

• Public health or healthcare emergency preparedness and response experience
• Completed the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) training program
• Completed IC-100, 200, 700, 800 training
• Knowledge of and experience with the Public Health Services Act, Stafford Act, and the Maine Emergency Management Powers Act.
• Ability to work with managers and staff to identify training needs and research information on training/meeting opportunities, or to provide outreach materials for systems in need of technical assistance
• Ability to report for duty within 60 minutes of receiving notification of an incident requiring an emergency response

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. When you or immediate members of your family are ill, utilize 12 days of sick leave per year.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60 - $13,650.48 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.