Communicable Disease Branch Operations Manager

Dept of Health and Human Services

Public Health

Program Analyst II (NS)

60039778

NC19

This position serves as the Operations Program Manager for the Communicable Disease Branch (CDB) and provides leadership and oversight for branch administrative, operational, and financial functions. The position supervises an operations team and ensures program planning, implementation, and resource management activities are aligned with federal and state requirements.

Responsibilities include overseeing a complex funding portfolio, developing budget analyses and briefings, advising leadership on operational and financial matters, and coordinating strategies to improve efficiency and effectiveness across branch programs. This position exercises delegated authority for administrative and operational decisions and works closely with branch leadership, unit managers, and key stakeholders to support the successful achievement of program goals and objectives.


Key Duties Include:
- Supervise and manage operational staff responsible for supporting administrative, budgetary, and program management functions within the Communicable Disease Branch.

- Direct operational planning and implementation activities to ensure compliance with applicable federal requirements, state policies, and program guidelines.

- Oversee the management and monitoring of state, federal, and receipt-supported funding sources and ensure resources are allocated and utilized in accordance with established requirements.

- Develop budget projections, financial analyses, reports, and executive briefings to support branch leadership in strategic and operational decision-making.

- Advise the Branch Head, Unit Heads, and program leadership on budgetary policies, funding requirements, operational impacts, and financial management practices.

- Represent branch leadership in section, division, and cross-functional meetings and communicate operational priorities, financial matters, and program initiatives.

- Monitor branch expenditures, funding levels, and financial performance to identify risks, trends, and opportunities for improved fiscal management.

- Collaborate with Unit Heads and program staff to develop and implement strategies that maximize operational efficiency, financial effectiveness, and program performance.

- Interpret and communicate budget-related policies, procedures, and requirements to ensure consistent application across branch programs and operations.

- Lead continuous process improvement efforts by evaluating operational workflows, identifying efficiencies, and implementing solutions that strengthen administrative and financial management practices.

Tresha Walker