Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services · 19 hours ago
IS&T Project Coordinator
Lincoln, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
3+ years expThe Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Coordinator to support cross-functional projects across the agency. This role involves coordinating project activities, tracking milestones, and facilitating communication among stakeholders.
GovernmentHealth CareSocialWellness
Responsibilities
Support the planning, coordination, and execution of projects under the direction of Project and Program Managers
Monitor project timelines, milestones, and deliverables; ensure status updates are recorded and reported regularly
Track project risks, issues, actions, decisions (RAID logs), and escalate concerns as needed
Assist in the development and maintenance of project documentation, such as schedules, plans, reports, and decision logs
Coordinate internal and external meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, capturing minutes, and tracking action items
Maintain accurate and accessible records in SharePoint or other designated repositories
Support reporting needs by updating dashboards in tools like Jira, Confluence, Clarity, or MS Project
Help prepare presentation materials for leadership briefings, stakeholder engagement, or public reports
Assist with procurement, budgeting, and invoice tracking where applicable to project needs
Collaborate cross-divisionally to maintain alignment with DHHS priorities and deadlines
Ensure confidentiality and sensitivity in handling protected health and personnel information
Maintain and support a positive, professional, and inclusive team culture
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in public administration, business administration, project management or a related field OR Three years of experience working on small to medium projects. Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Public Administration, Business, or a related field
Project management certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM, Certified Scrum Master)
Experience working within a government, healthcare, or human services environment
Familiarity with Agile project methodologies and Service Delivery Lifecycle (SDLC)
Experience supporting grant-funded or cross-agency initiatives
Benefits
Comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities
Company
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
The Department of Health and Human Services team contributes to the lives and health of Nebraskans every day.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Larry Kahl, FACHE
Chief Operating Officer
Amy McKeighan
Talent Acquisition Partner
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