Rural Health Transformation Grants and Contract Specialist 2026-02339

Rural Health Transformation Grants and Contract Specialist 2026-02339

Salary

$35.12 Hourly

Location

Cheyenne, WY

Job Type

Contract Full-time

Job Number

2026-02339

Department

Department Of Health

Division

Cheyenne and County Offices

Opening Date

09/25/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Determined by Position

Job Classification

ATAW99

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Rural Health Transformation Grants & Contract Specialist is responsible for the operational activities of the integrated primary care expansion and exercise and healthy diet promotion components of the Make Wyoming Healthy Again Initiative for the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The RHTP is a federal program created through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) and offers Wyoming a significant opportunity to strengthen rural healthcare through sustainable, innovative, and transformative solutions.

This position involves managing a federal grant and budget, executing and managing contracts, and monitoring sub-grantees of federal funds. The position collaborates with various internal and external partners.

Human Resource Contact: wdhrecruit@wyo.gov

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

• Writes, reviews, and scores Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Information (RFI), and Requests for Applications (RFA).
• Compiles and/or reviews budgets and narratives for submission and approval.
• Drafts contracts and grant agreements in accordance with federal and state guidelines and procedures.
• Monitors contractors and subrecipients to ensure they meet contract deliverables.
• Participates in state and federal program and financial audits of grants/contracts.
• Maintains current knowledge of grant, contract, RFP, RFI, RFA, and purchase rules and regulations.
• Implements program improvements.
• Prepares and submits grant reporting, as requested.
• Conducts subrecipient monitoring activities.
• Provides technical assistance to contractors and subrecipients.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in managing a federal grant/budget.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Skills in Google Workspace
• Skills in various communication styles
• Knowledge of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) and/or Primary Care
• Knowledge of grant writing and management, budget management, and project management
• Knowledge of state procurement and purchasing procedures
• Knowledge of sub-grantee monitoring best practices
• Knowledge of Wyoming personnel rules
• Knowledge of state and federal laws

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

None - See "Preferences"

Necessary Special Requirements

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: Non-Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verify employer.
• This position is a temporary, At-Will Employee Contract (AWEC). Employment in this position is expected to last the duration of the grant. Because it is an AWEC position, benefits such as paid time off and paid holidays are not offered.

Supplemental Information

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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.

Non Benefit Position

01

(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associates Degree
• Associates Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelors Degree
• Bachelors Degree and additional coursework
• Masters Degree
• Masters Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02

(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03

(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.

04

(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

05

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

06

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.

07

(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: Per Wyoming Statute, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for Veterans Preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive Veterans Preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. * I have read and understand the Veterans Preference Disclosure and understand that, if claiming Veterans Preference, I must attach the appropriate supporting documentation to each application I submit in order to receive Veterans Preference.

• Yes, I have read and understand the Veterans Preference Disclosure.
• No, I am not claiming Veterans Preference

08

(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veterans military service, and wish to claim veterans preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans preference status. By requesting veterans preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veterans Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

09

(A2) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

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General Description Section

Statewide, Wyoming, 82002

Phone 307-777-7188

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