Remote Regional Grants Manager - Rural Health Programs

CAI; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CAI seeks a Regional Grant Coordinator to support Indiana's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) MRIHA regional grants. This hybrid, long-term contract role is remote with travel within the region and requires strong contract management and CMS reporting experience.

You will collaborate with statewide partners, ensure compliance with state and federal requirements, and help sustain program milestones while maintaining audit-ready documentation and effective stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, health administration, public policy, business administration, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in grant management, contract oversight, program administration, or related work.
• 3 years of experience working with healthcare organizations, rural communities, or public health systems.
• 2 years of experience with compliance, budgeting, and reporting requirements for state or federal grants.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently as a remote field-based contractor.
• Must reside within the assigned RHTP region and be willing to travel regularly within the region.
• Experience with CMS-funded programs or federal cooperative agreements.
• Familiarity with Indiana's rural health landscape, including hospitals, FQHCs, EMS, and community-based organizations.
• Experience collaborating with statewide associations or multi-stakeholder coalitions.
• Knowledge of rural health delivery, care coordination, or health system transformation

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary regional contract manager for organizations receiving RHTP funding.
• Monitor compliance with state and federal requirements, including budget adherence and documentation standards.
• Support IDOH in ensuring regional coalitions meet milestones, deliverables, and timelines.
• Identify risks and elevate concerns to IDOH as appropriate.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation using state-approved templates and reporting systems.
• Collaborate with statewide Technical Assistance Providers to ensure aligned support for regional coalitions.
• Participate in regional meetings and consortium sessions.
• Coordinate regional data collection, performance tracking, and CMS reporting requirements.
• Ensure timely submission of regional reports to IDOH for state and federal reporting cycles.
• Serve as liaison between IDOH and regional coalitions including hospitals, clinics, EMS providers, and community organizations.
• Promote representation of rural populations and align activities with local needs.
• Track regional progress, identify barriers, and support problem-solving to maintain momentum.
• Interpret state guidance, funding requirements, and program expectations.
• Travel within the region as needed.

Skills

Grant management

Contract oversight

Program administration

Remote field-based work

Travel coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public health/health administration/public policy/business administration

Job description

CAI seeks a Regional Grant Coordinator to support Indiana's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) MRIHA regional grants. This hybrid, long-term contract role is remote with travel within the region and requires strong contract management and CMS reporting experience.

You will collaborate with statewide partners, ensure compliance with state and federal requirements, and help sustain program milestones while maintaining audit-ready documentation and effective stakeholder communication.