Program Manager

Kansas Department of Health and Environment; Kansas; On-site; USD 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental,

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs

Paid State Holidays

Fitness Centers

Employee discounts

Retirement And Deferred Compensation

Employee Benefits page

Job summary

Kansas Department of Health and Environment seeks a School-Based Services Program Manager to lead the Medicaid SBS program in school settings, ensuring compliance with CMS and state policies, and driving program improvements.

The role emphasizes collaboration, data-driven reporting, travel within Kansas, and strong communication skills to support providers, schools, and state officials. This is a full-time, in-office position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or demonstrated equivalence as determined by the agency.
• Three years of experience in planning, organizing, and directing the work of a department, program, or agency.
• Minimum of two years of program administration experience.
• Experience working with stakeholders, providers, and state officials.
• Experience with public speaking and the ability to create professional reports and presentations, including PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel within the state as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with program managers within the Single State Medicaid Agency and partner agencies to ensure State Plan provisions reflect current policy and operational practices.

Skills

Public speaking

Report writing

PowerPoint presentations

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration, health administration, public health, social services

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

SharePoint

OneDrive

Job description

Job Posting

Job Posting closes: October 29, 2026
Required documents uploaded by: October 29, 2026

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

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.
KDHE does not provide sponsorships for this position.
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.
If you are a 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: $27.89 - $31.53
• 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 School-Based Services Program Manager (K0242770) is responsible for the development, implementation, oversight, and continuous improvement of the Kansas Medicaid School-Based Services (SBS) program. This position ensures that Medicaid-covered services provided to eligible students in school settings are administered in accordance with the Medicaid State Plan, applicable federal and state laws and regulations, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) requirements, and agency policies.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinates with program managers within the Single State Medicaid Agency and partner agencies administering Medicaid-funded programs to ensure State Plan provisions accurately reflect current policy, regulatory requirements, and operational practices.

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:
• Bachelor's degree in public administration, health administration, public health, social services etc. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
• Three years of experience in planning, organizing, and directing the work of a department, program, or agency.
• Minimum of two years of experience in program administration.
• Experience working with stakeholders, providers, and state officials.
• Experience with public speaking and the ability to create professional reports and presentations, including PowerPoint presentations.
• Ability to travel in-state as needed.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
• Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Knowledge of Medicaid programs
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to organize relevant information to support recommendations
• Provide excellent customer service
• Ability to read and understand regulations and statute
• Ability to develop a timeline to ensure work gets performed within the established timeframe
• Experience using SharePoint and OneDrive
• 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.