Senior Program Manager – RCCA Program Manager

Advocates for Human Potential, Inc.

. Lead an assigned portfolio of subrecipient programs for the Illinois Regional Care Coordination Agency .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeIllinois • United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grants administration, including federal and Illinois requirements, while effectively managing subrecipient performance and compliance. Capable of building relationships, facilitating meetings, and making informed program decisions based on risk assessment and strategic planning.

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Grants AdministrationFederal Grants ManagementIllinois Grants AdministrationStakeholder EngagementProject Implementation

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Hard Skills

Grants ManagementRisk-Based Monitoring PlansPerformance Data ReviewDocumentation RequirementsBudget ManagementContracting ProcessesSubrecipient ComplianceAnalysis of Complex SituationsImplementation ScienceAdult Learning Principles

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam BuildingCollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelTeamsPlannerSharePointGrants Management SystemsBusiness Management SystemsAccounting Systems

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit Fiscal OperationsSubstance Use PolicyService SystemsPass-Through EntitiesAwarding Agencies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead an assigned portfolio of subrecipient programs for the Illinois Regional Care Coordination Agency
Monitor subrecipient performance, deliverables, compliance, and fiscal activity
Make sound program decisions and resolve issues within delegated authority
Interpret governing authorities, assess risk, and escalate matters beyond delegated authority
Coordinate work across teams through influence rather than supervisory authority
Apply federal and Illinois grant administration requirements in practical situations
Review subrecipient invoices, spending data, documentation, and reimbursement processes
Create risk-based monitoring plans and distinguish one-time issues, trends, follow-up needs, and broader program problems
Write findings, recommended determinations, and escalation summaries
Build relationships with subrecipients, fiscal staff, subject matter experts, RCCA leadership, colleagues, and partners
Plan agendas, prepare meeting materials, facilitate meetings, and produce minutes and follow-up documentation
Manage priorities, deadlines, documents, budgets, resources, and timelines
Use Microsoft Office and grants management, business management, and accounting systems
Set expectations, agree on timelines, follow up consistently, and resolve barriers across a matrixed team
Identify root causes, anticipate risks, and recommend improvements
Translate AHP’s strategic plan and CTTAC business unit strategy into program-level decisions
Provide input for standard operating procedures and work breakdown structures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 10 or more years of high-complexity applicable work experience, or master’s degree and 7 or more years of complex experience
Experience with grants administration, stakeholder engagement, leadership and team building, project implementation, or evaluation
Working knowledge of federal grants management under 2 CFR Part 200
Working knowledge of Illinois grants administration under GATA
Knowledge of grant funding structures, awarding agencies, pass-through entities, and subrecipients
Knowledge of contracting processes and statement of work construction
Working knowledge of nonprofit fiscal operations, documentation requirements, and reimbursement processes
High-level knowledge of Illinois substance use policy and service systems
Intermediate knowledge of implementation science
Understanding of adult learning principles
Ability to interpret grant and federal requirements and analyze complex or novel program situations
Ability to create risk-based monitoring plans and review performance and spending data
Ability to write clear findings, recommended determinations, and escalation summaries
Ability to facilitate meetings and prepare agendas, materials, minutes, and follow-up documentation
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Teams, Planner, and SharePoint
Ability to work across grants management, business management, and accounting systems
Ability to exercise independent judgment and recognize when to escalate matters
Ability to identify root causes, anticipate risks, and recommend practical improvements
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups in complex and demanding situations
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Must reside and perform work within the United States or its territories
Ability to travel throughout Illinois and to AHP’s Chicago Office for meetings and training
Reliable and secure internet connection supporting video meetings and cloud-based systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
Retirement plan with a 3% match
Student loan repayment assistance
Employer-paid life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off
Remote work arrangement
Reliable and secure internet connection for remote work responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Work-life balance, self-care, and mental and emotional health support