Senior Public Health Grant Strategist

Senior Public Health Grant Strategist Duration: 06-12 months Remote M-F, core hours 8 am to 5 pm CST Description This engagement centers on providing senior leadership at the Department of Health (OSDH) Grant Management Office with strategic advisory services. The consultant will be responsible for optimizing federal grant acquisition, navigating complex funding streams (such as HHS, CMS, and USDA), and modernizing the agency's grant management practices to ensure strict compliance with 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance), Single Audit readiness, and financial and procurement laws. A primary focus of the role is enhancing centralization and enterprise grant oversight by bridging programmatic operations with the PeopleSoft financial ERP system. The position will assist with planning and designing automated, centralized Smartsheet workflows, control centers, and real-time executive dashboards that replace disparate manual spreadsheets. Additionally, this role will advise and aid the Grant Management Office in stakeholder engagement, Agency commmunications, outreach and education, legislative interactions, and organizational change management for all OSDH grants. Furthermore, the role involves delivering high-level policy briefings, performing comprehensive grant readiness assessments, and establishing standardized subrecipient monitoring frameworks. Requirements 15+ years of experience in public health grant strategy, executive advisory, and federal grant portfolio management within state or local health department environments. Proven track record of providing agency-wide strategic insight, specifically within health agencies (such as OSDH or equivalent health departments), leveraging grant funding to sustain and expand core public health operational capabilities. Demonstrated experience integrating state PeopleSoft Financials enterprise grant modules with operational business processes and workflow management tools. Demonstrated experience with Smartsheet architecture and solutions design, specifically focused on digitizing complex state business processes and creating executive-level reporting frameworks. Deep, hands-on familiarity with federal grant systems and state health department administration tools (e.g., HRSA EHBs, Grants.gov, and state-level central grant repositories). Deep, authoritative understanding of 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance), state administrative codes, and federal compliance requirements. Exceptional strategic consulting, executive presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to influence C-suite leaders and state agency heads. Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH), Health Care Administration (MHA), Master of Public Administration (MPA), Master of Science (MS) or a related field (or equivalent senior executive experience). At least four years of experience with Smartsheet workflow integration experience in building automation, dashboards, governance, and solution delivery. At least four years of experience with Peoplesoft Financials – using queries, entering requisitions, approvals, and ledger tools. Direct prior experience working within or consulting for the of Health (OSDH) or other health departments. Expertise in state-level public health governance, multi-county health district structures, or social determinants of health (SDOH) strategy. Extensive experience in public health federal grant lifecycle management >$150M Required Skills Federal Grant Portfolio Management Smartsheet PeopleSoft Financial Software Public Health Key Performance Indicators Dashboard Design and Integration Grant Audit Readiness Executive Advisory Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act Federal Grant Governance Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200 Oklahoma Administrative Code HHS Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Grant Lifecycle Management Business Automation CDC CMS Department of Treasury Single Audit Readiness Subrecipient Monitoring Program Management Thanks Nitin (201) 645-2098