Sr Program Manager

Under indirect supervision, oversees a large, integrated contract/grant funded program consisting of a set of interconnected component activities, and/or a group of associated, separately contract/grant funded programs. Implements work scope, establishes funding, provides program/project planning, budgeting, and administration, and develops related operational policies and procedures. The programs/projects administered are usually focused on an associated set of complementary objectives within an overall mission, may be scientific, research, services, and/or education oriented. Represents program activities at the state- and/or regional-level and maintains responsibility for the appropriate use of programmatic funds within the parameters of the contract(s)/grant(s), typically exceeding $1 million per fiscal year. This is typically a term position tied to the contract/grant funding period, which requires approval by Human Resources Compensation prior to use.

This is an on-call, non-benefits eligible position.

See the Position Description for additional information.

High school diploma or GED; at least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified; two of which are management level experience.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

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