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Job Description:
**The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for this position or accept STEM OPT (form i-983) at any time. **
Location: This is an on-site position located at the Nebraska State Office Building in Lincoln, NE
Examples of Work:
- Plan, coordinate, and manage projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with DHHS objectives.
- Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success metrics in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans, and documentation.
- Monitor progress against milestones; provide regular status updates and reports to leadership.
- Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies; maintain RAID logs and escalate as needed.
- Facilitate meetings with internal teams and external partners; prepare agendas, capture decisions, and track action items.
- Oversee project budgets and assist with procurement and invoice tracking.
- Prepare dashboards and reports using tools such as Jira, Confluence, Clarity, or MS Project.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Foster collaboration across divisions and maintain a positive, inclusive team culture.
Requirements/Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in project management, business administration, public administration, business information systems, or a field related to the functions of the hiring agency AND two years of experience as a project manager with the responsibility to oversee the coordination, planning, initiation, and completion of major/long-term projects OR Four years of experience and certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) OR Five years of experience working on medium-to-large projects. Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience managing projects, preferably in a government, healthcare, or human services environment.
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or equivalent certification.
- Experience with grant-funded or cross-agency initiatives.
- Familiarity with budgeting, procurement, and vendor management.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, SDLC) and tools (MS Project, Jira, Confluence).
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with health and human services programs (e.g., Medicaid, SNAP, child welfare).
- Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Considerations: May require extended hours during critical project phases.
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Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
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Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in project management, business administration, public administration, business information systems, or a related field, plus two years of project management experience overseeing major or long-term projects
- Alternatively, four years of experience and Project Management Professional certification
- Alternatively, five years of experience working on medium-to-large projects
- Three or more years of project management experience, preferably in government, healthcare, or human services
- Project Management Professional, Certified Scrum Master, or equivalent certification
- Experience with grant-funded or cross-agency initiatives
- Familiarity with budgeting, procurement, and vendor management
- Proficiency in Agile, Waterfall, and SDLC project management methodologies
- Proficiency with project management software including Microsoft Project, Jira, and Confluence
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with health and human services programs such as Medicaid, SNAP, and child welfare
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
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