Project Manager

Job Title: Workforce Program Analyst

Location: Cranston, RI

Duration: Long-Term Contract

< data-end="180" data-start="164">Job Summary</>

We are seeking a Workforce Program Analyst to support workforce development and transformation initiatives within a federally funded rural health program. The role will provide analytical, administrative, programmatic, and project support across grant and contract administration, research, data analysis, reporting, project tracking, and stakeholder engagement.

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Program & Project Administration

• Coordinate and support workforce development initiatives and related programs.
• Maintain workplans, timelines, performance trackers, reporting processes, and program documentation.
• Monitor project milestones, deliverables, objectives, and performance.
• Support meetings, communications, follow-ups, and day-to-day program coordination.
• Identify and escalate implementation, compliance, reporting, and performance issues.

Grant & Contract Administration

• Support administration and monitoring of grants, contracts, subrecipient activities, and vendor deliverables.
• Track deliverables, milestones, performance measures, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate and organized grant and program records.
• Ensure activities align with applicable federal and state requirements.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Collect, organize, analyze, and report program and workforce data.
• Support program evaluation and performance measurement activities.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, tracking tools, and program documentation.
• Analyze trends, issues, and opportunities for program improvement.
• Present findings and relevant information to leadership and stakeholders.

Research & Program Development

• Conduct research related to workforce development, rural health, healthcare, education, grants, policies, and programs.
• Research best practices to support program planning and implementation.
• Develop program materials, guidance documents, reports, implementation processes, and other written deliverables.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Coordinate with employers, educational institutions, healthcare providers, government agencies, community organizations, and workforce partners.
• Facilitate meetings, communications, action-item tracking, and stakeholder follow-up.
• Support collaboration across workforce, healthcare, education, and related initiatives.

Workforce Initiatives

The position may support initiatives involving:

• Pre-employment and incumbent worker training
• Career and Technical Education
• Professional Development and Continuing Education
• Primary Care Residency Programs
• Career Ladders and Licensure Programs
• Clinical Placement Programs
• Recruitment and Retention Incentives
• Behavioral Health and Home Care Training Programs

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Education

• Bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Health Policy, Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, Education, Human Resources, Social Sciences, Healthcare, or a related field.
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting workforce development, healthcare, public health, or government programs.
• Experience with project coordination, grant/contract administration, reporting, and program documentation.
• Strong analytical, research, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders, vendors, contractors, and community partners.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, deliverables, and reporting requirements.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, reporting tools, project trackers, and standard office applications.