Project Coordinator (16T036M)

State of Alaska; Anchorage, Juneau (AK, AK); Hybrid; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible/hybrid work

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

State of Alaska in Anchorage or Juneau is seeking a Project Coordinator for the Rural Health Transformation Program. You will advance Alaska's rural health priorities in a highly collaborative team, demonstrating initiative, clear communication, and accountability for both your work and the team's success.

This time-limited, full-time role involves managing work plans and documentation, supporting federal compliance and funding decisions, coordinating with communities, Tribal health

Qualifikationen

• Experience in managing grant-funded programs or public health initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly convey complex information.
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative, cross-functional team.
• Willingness to travel to rural communities and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Aufgaben

• Develop expertise in one or more Rural Health Transformation Program initiatives and coordinate related work with communities, Tribal health organizations, providers and state teams.
• Develop and manage work plans, timelines, deliverables, and documentation to track progress toward program outcomes and coordinate across the team.
• Support federal compliance, reporting, funding decisions, and program monitoring by reviewing guidance and required submissions.
• Coordinate with contractors, awardees, and Department staff to resolve implementation issues and keep projects moving toward measurable results.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Oral and written communication

Planning and organizing

Team collaboration

Tools

MS Project

MS Excel

Microsoft Word

Jobbeschreibung

Project Coordinator (16T036M) in Anchorage or Juneau, AK

State of Alaska

Location

Anchorage or Juneau, AK

Full Time

Job Number

55807

Health

Division

HIT-Health Innovation and Transformation

Job Description

Welcome to the Department of Health!

As a Project Coordinator with the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), you will be responsible for advancing Alaska's rural health priorities within a highly collaborative team. This demanding, fast-paced role requires independent judgment, initiative, clear communication, and strong accountability for both your own work and the team's success.

You will:

• Develop expertise in one or more RHTP initiatives and coordinate related work in partnership with team members, communities, Tribal health organizations, providers and state teams.
• Develop and manage work plans, timelines, deliverables, and documentation to track progress toward program outcomes and coordinate across the team.
• Support federal compliance, reporting, funding decisions, and program monitoring by reviewing guidance, proposals, performance information, and required submissions.
• Coordinate with contractors, awardees, and Department staff to resolve implementation issues and keep projects moving toward measurable results.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The Department of Health works to promote and protect the health and well‑being of Alaskans. The Rural Health Transformation Program is a major statewide initiative focused on strengthening access, improving health outcomes, supporting sustainable rural health systems, and advancing innovative approaches to care. The team works collaboratively across state government and with Tribal, community, health care, and federal partners to turn those goals into measurable results.

The benefits of joining our team:

This is an opportunity to help shape and implement one of Alaska's largest rural health transformation efforts. The position offers exposure to program management, federal funding, policy, stakeholder engagement, and statewide health system initiatives. Team members will work with senior Department leadership and partners across Alaska while building significant project management and public‑sector program experience. Flexible/hybrid work may be available, along with State of Alaska leave, retirement, health benefits, and professional development opportunities.

The working environment you can expect:

This time-limited position is expected to continue through the five-year RHTP project period and is based at the Frontier Building, 3601 C Street in Anchorage or in the Alaska Office Building in downtown Juneau at 350 Main Street. Both locations offer covered parking and are close to restaurants and shopping. Hybrid telework may be available when appropriate. The work is fast-paced and collaborative, includes independent project work and statewide partner engagement, and may require periodic travel to rural communities, regional hubs, and other locations.

Who we are looking for:

The ideal candidate will exercise sound judgment, take initiative, follow through on commitments, and communicate proactively. They will work independently while coordinating closely with team members and partners, adapting to changing priorities, and remaining accountable for both their work and the team's success. They will demonstrate the following competencies:

• Project Management: Applies project management principles and an understanding of grant‑funded programs to assess feasibility, dependencies and risks; uses judgment to align project activities with federal requirements and evolving guidance.
• Oral and Written Communication: Conveys complex information clearly and accurately, adapts communication to the audience and exercises discretion with sensitive matters; listens carefully, clarifies expectations and communicates proactively so others can make informed decisions.
• Technical Expertise: Develops and applies knowledge of rural health systems, program requirements and assigned initiatives; analyzes unfamiliar issues, draws on available evidence and expertise, and recognizes when additional consultation is needed.
• Planning and Evaluating: Assesses priorities, capacity and dependencies to determine workable approaches; adjusts plans as conditions change and uses evidence to evaluate progress, identify gaps and recommend improvements.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal‑opportunity employer.

Contact Information

Chad Requa/Administrative Operations Manager

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Phone [phone] (Statewide toll‑free number)

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