Public Vaccine Program Manager 2026-02236

State of Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

FMLA and holidays

Pension and 457B plans

Flexible schedules

Job summary

The State of Wyoming is seeking a Health Program Specialist to lead operations for the vaccine programs and ensure funding aligns with federal objectives.

You will develop population estimates, manage spend plans, supervise staff, and collaborate with immunization partners to protect Wyoming communities.

This role focuses on public health impact within the Wyoming Department of Health, with a comprehensive total compensation package described in the posting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare or related field.
• 1–2 years of progressive work experience in Health Programs, or 4–6 years with substitution.
• No Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations required.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations and funding for state and federal vaccine programs.
• Track and report progress toward federal grant objectives.
• Develop population and eligibility estimates for vaccine funding allocation.
• Prepare and submit the annual Vaccine Spend Plan and monthly updates.
• Oversee training and compliance verification for providers in vaccine programs.

Skills

Public health knowledge

Leadership & supervision

Budgeting & grant management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Program coordination

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Healthcare)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Google

Internet

Job description

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Immunization Unit works with healthcare providers and other immunization partners to ensure the protection of Wyoming’s communities against vaccine-preventable diseases. Join our team and fulfill your passion for serving others, preventing disease, and improving the public’s health.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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Human Resource Contact: [e-mail]

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

• Management of the operations and funding for the state and federal vaccine programs;
• Track and report progress and issues related to achieving federal grant objectives;
• Develop population and eligibility estimates to ensure that the state of Wyoming is apportioned the correct share of federal vaccine funds to decrease the incidence of vaccine-preventable diseases among Wyoming residents;
• Prepare, maintain, and submit the annual Vaccine Spend Plan as needed, and update the Vaccine Spend Plan monthly;
• Review, draft, and enforce plans, policies, rules, and procedures of the Public Vaccine Program, with continual assessment of their impact, benefit, and need for amendments based on performance;
• Oversee and manage the training and compliance verification for providers enrolled in public vaccine programs;
• Administer vaccine ordering and distribution processes;
• Administer and adjust federal and state spending plans according to vaccine needs and trends, ensuring adherence to budget guidelines;
• Manage vaccine processes, financing, distribution, and replenishment;
• Ensure adherence to CDC guidelines for vaccine ordering, distribution, storage and handling, and inventory;
• Monitor provider vaccine inventory levels;
• Supervise, train, hire, coach, perform annual performance management, and administer discipline as appropriate for two or more direct reports;
• Prepare for and support the response to pandemics and outbreaks;
• Work with Immunization Information System staff to identify and resolve system issues, and identify areas of enhancement;
• Provide customer service, including regular communication with providers and other immunization stakeholders; and
• Identify and partner with key stakeholders.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of immunizations and public health.
• Skills in personnel management, coaching, supervision, and leadership.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws.
• Knowledge of budgetary procedures and management of state and federal budgets.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, supervise, and assign work to others.
• Skill in federal grant writing and management.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with superiors, subordinates, funding agencies, stakeholders, partners, vendors, and contractors.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize job tasks, meet required timelines, and adapt to changing demands.
• Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Google, and the Internet.
• Knowledge of performance management, project management, quality improvement and implementation/use of evidence-based practices.
• Skills in interpersonal relationships and delegation.
• Skills in leadership and team building.
• Ability to identify and build partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Skills in analytical thinking.
• Skills in customer service.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's Degree (typically in Healthcare)

Experience: 1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Health Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Health Program Specialist

OR

Education & ExperienceSubstitution: 4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Health Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Health Program Specialist

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verify employer.

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Human Resource Contact: [e-mail]