SSG Fox SPSG Program Manager

Comanche Nation Headquarters; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Birthday Leave

Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Job summary

Comanche Nation Headquarters seeks a dedicated SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Program Manager to administer and coordinate the grant-funded suicide prevention program for veterans and families. The role ensures compliance with grant work plans, VA requirements, and tribal policies.

The position develops partnerships with VA facilities and tribal organizations, oversees daily operations, and reports on performance, timelines, and expenditures to leadership, without supervisory authority over staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or related field preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in behavioral health, suicide prevention, Veteran services, public health, human services, grant administration, or related program operations.
• Experience coordinating grant-funded programs preferred.
• Experience working with Veterans, Tribal communities, or underserved populations strongly preferred.
• Experience with federal grant reporting, budgeting, and compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee daily operations of the SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program.
• Monitor activities, timelines, performance measures, and grant deliverables for compliance.
• Delegate grant-related tasks and provide program guidance without supervisory authority.
• Coordinate suicide prevention outreach, referrals, and follow-up for Veterans and families.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with VA facilities, Tribal Veterans organizations, and community providers.
• Monitor expenditures and assist with budget management in line with regulations.
• Prepare and submit required program reports and supporting documentation.
• Ensure accurate data collection, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate culturally responsive suicide prevention initiatives and community education.
• Identify program challenges and opportunities for improvement; report to leadership.

Skills

Behavioral health

Suicide prevention

Veteran services

Public health

Grant administration

Program operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or related field

Job description

OPENING DATE: November 4, 2026CLOSING DATE: November 11, 2026POSITION SUMMARY: The SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Program Manager is responsible for the administration, coordination, implementation, and oversight of the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program within Comanche Nation Prevention & Recovery. The Program Manager ensures that grant-funded activities are carried out in accordance with the approved grant work plan, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs requirements, applicable federal regulations, and Comanche Nation policies and procedures. The position coordinates program operations, delegates grant-related tasks to assigned personnel, monitors program performance, and ensures timely completion of required activities, documentation, and reporting. The Program Manager works collaboratively with departmental leadership, staff, Veterans organizations, and community partners to support effective, culturally responsive suicide prevention services.This position does not have supervisory authority over employees. Personnel management, disciplinary actions, performance evaluations, hiring, termination, and other supervisory matters remain the responsibility of designated departmental leadership.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Coordinate and oversee daily operations and implementation of the SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program in accordance with approved grant objectives and requirements.Monitor program activities, timelines, performance measures, and grant deliverables to ensure compliance and successful implementation.Delegate grant-related tasks to assigned personnel, provide program guidance, and monitor completion of assigned activities without exercising supervisory authority.Coordinate suicide prevention outreach, screening, referrals, supportive services, and follow-up activities for eligible Veterans and their families.Develop and maintain partnerships with VA facilities, Tribal Veterans organizations, community agencies, and other service providers.Monitor grant expenditures, assist with budget management, and ensure compliance with applicable federal regulations and Comanche Nation policies.Prepare and submit required program reports, performance data, and supporting documentation within established deadlines.Ensure accurate documentation, data collection, confidentiality, and compliance with applicable program requirements.Coordinate culturally responsive suicide prevention initiatives and community education activities.Identify program challenges, service gaps, and opportunities for improvement, and communicate recommendations to departmental leadership.Participate in required meetings, trainings, grant monitoring activities, and collaborative initiatives.Refer personnel concerns, disciplinary matters, and other supervisory issues to designated departmental leadership.Perform other related duties as assigned by the Executive Director or designated Department Director.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING:Will report to the Outpatient Director. This position does not have direct supervisory authority.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Ability to lift and transport computing equipment and supplies.Standard office and communitybased mobility required.Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5pm. Some evenings and weekends.Travel Required: OccasionallyWORK ENVIRONMENT: Professional and confidential behavioral health work environmentQUALIFICATIONS:EducationBachelor’s degree in behavioral health, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Public Health, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.An equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience may be considered in accordance with Comanche Nation personnel policies.ExperienceMinimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in behavioral health, suicide prevention, Veteran services, public health, human services, grant administration, or related program operations.Experience coordinating grant-funded programs preferred.Experience working with Veterans, Tribal communities, or underserved populations strongly preferred.Experience with federal grant reporting, budgeting, and compliance preferred.BENEFITS PACKAGE:Annual Leave (4 hours per pay period)Sick Leave (4 hours per pay period)Birthday LeaveBereavement Leave (5 paid days off for specified family members)Fifteen (15) Paid HolidaysMedical Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)Dental Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)Life Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only- $40K coverage)401K-up to 3% matchVOLUNTARY BENEFITS (100% employee paid via payroll deduction):Medical Insurance BCBS (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)Dental Insurance Delta Dental (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)Vision Insurance VSP (Employee, Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)Short-term DisabilityLong-term DisabilityAdditional Employee Life InsuranceSpouse, and Child Life InsuranceAFLACEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Comanche Nation does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.COMANCHE PREFERENCE applies in accordance to the Comanche Nation Human Resources Policies and Procedures. Eligible applicants must submit proof of enrollment with employment application to receive Comanche preference.INDIAN PREFERENCE applies in accordance with Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC Section 472), Form 4432 must be submitted with employment application to receive Indian Preference. Non-Indian applications will be considered in the absence of qualified Comanche and/or Indian preference applicants.VETERAN PREFERENCE applies in accordance to the Comanche Nation Human Resources Policies and Procedures. Eligible applicants must submit proof of veteran status, DD Form 214, with employment application to receive veteran preference.