Program Analyst

Kansas Department of Health and Environment; Kansas; On-site; USD 64,747,000 - 74,390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Sick & Vacation leave

Parental leave

Jury leave

State holidays

Fitness centers

STAR program discounts

Retirement plan

Job summary

Kansas Department of Health and Environment seeks a motivated professional to manage statewide grant programs, including Medicaid Flexibility and Rural Health initiatives. You will develop tools, training materials, and coordinate communications for listservs while ensuring compliance for SLRP and J-1 Waiver programs.

Travel is required for meetings, workshops, and events related to grants. Strong organizational and collaborative skills are essential to improve healthcare access across Kansas.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in project or data management in health or business field.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Health or Public Administration or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and promote State Loan Repayment Program grant applications and reporting materials.
• Process SLRP applications and track documentation and compliance for providers.
• Maintain KDHE program information on website and respond to questions from providers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Independence

Program data analytics

Healthcare data management

Rural health experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Health/Public Admin

High School/GED

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Job Posting

Job Posting closes: October 4 th , 2026

Required documents uploaded by: October 4 th , 2026

We’re seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to help strengthen access to healthcare across Kansas. In this role, you’ll support multiple statewide grant programs and initiatives that enhance rural and primary care services. The ideal candidate is organized, collaborative, and passionate about improving healthcare access. You’ll manage and support key grants, including the Medicaid Flexibility, Small Hospital Improvement, State Office of Rural Health, and Primary Care Office programs. This position also develops tools, resources, and training materials to help providers maintain compliance with the State Loan Repayment and J-1 Conrad Visa Waiver Programs. Additionally, you’ll coordinate communications for the Primary Care and Rural Health listservs, assist with stakeholder outreach, and collaborate with partners and providers to ensure programs run efficiently and achieve their goals. Some travel is required for meetings, workshops, and events related to the grant programs you support.

Kansas Department of Health and Environment

Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9 . KDHE does not provide sponsorships for this position. If you are an OPT or STEM OPT applicant, please note that all individuals must maintain valid employment authorization and an unexpired EAD.

E-Verify: Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please click here . For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here .

http://www.kdhe.ks.gov/

About The Position

• Who can apply: Anyone (External).
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
• Sponsorship:KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.

Compensation

• Hourly Pay Range: $23.00 - $25.68
• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement And Deferred Compensation Programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary: The position (K0222347)

State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP): Plan and organize the preparation and promotion of State Loan Repayment Program grant application and reporting materials. Process SLRP applications, and track documentation and compliance for providers in the program. Gather and organize relevant documentation in files in order to keep program information up to date, and maintain communication with applicants and providers with updates and program questions as needed. Keep up-to-date information about the program on the KDHE website so providers can submit applications and access answers to frequently asked questions. Apprise Program Director and PC/RH Supervisor on potential changes and improvements to the program's process. Ensure that program-related documents are filed, scanned, and added to the PC/RH system.

Conrad J-1 Visa Waiver Program: Implement, modify, and maintain an application process, review methods, and monitoring mechanisms for the Conrad/State 30 J-1 Waiver Review Program. Screen and evaluate J-1 Waiver applications and submit appropriate waiver recommendations to the Department of State. Maintain communication with applicants and providers with updates and program questions as needed. Validate and provide National Interest Waivers and other J1-related letters of support. Ensure that program-related documents are filed, scanned, and added to the PC/RH system.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Primary Care Office (PCO): Support PCO staff in grant monitoring, compliance, implementation of activities, and reporting as assigned. Assist in establishing and maintaining relationships with program partners to achieve the goals and objectives of the PCO and SLRP grants. Work together with the Shortage Designation Program Analyst to utilize program data, ensuring SLRP and J-1 participants are serving in areas with the greatest need of health care professionals.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • High School, GED
• Licensing & Certification:
  • Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.
• Minimum Qualifications:
  • One year of experience in project or data management in the health or business field. Education in business, communication, health administration, or a public health-related field may be substituted for the required experience.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in Business, Human Services, Health or Public Administration, Health Care Occupation, or related field
  • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
  • Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
  • Excellent organization and management skills
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and effectively
  • Experience tracking program data and analyzing information
  • Experience in health care data collection and management
  • Experience in maintaining positive relationships with sub-contractors and partners
  • Adobe Acrobat, or other publishing tool
  • Experience with federal and/or state grant management, monitoring, and analysis.
  • Experience in assessing needs, planning programs, and tracking program data.
  • Experience tracking and managing budgets or other financial processes
  • Experience with public health, health care, or health care systems
  • Experience with rural communities
• Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
  • Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.