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CCDF Program Manager

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of Family Well-Being and Protection, Bureau of Child Care Policy is seeking a Child Care Assistance Program Manager to join our team!

This position, within the Division of Family Well-Being and Protection (FWB+P), is responsible for supporting the Department’s implementation of the Child Care and Development Fund program. Tasks include tracking and analyzing federal CCDF laws and policy, development of the CCDF State Plan, completion of federally required CCDF reports, contract management, collaboration with internal and external partners throughout the State and strategic planning to ensure continued compliance with CCDF regulations.

This position will be domiciled in the nearest full time HHS office.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have current/relevant experience with state & federal policy.
  • Have current/relevant experience in the field of child care or early education.
  • Have strong technical writing skills and ability to provide good written documentation in a timely manner.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with HHS colleagues, state agencies and early childhood partners throughout the State.
  • Demonstrate excellent judgment and communication skills.
  • Have the ability to prioritize and work under pressure.
  • Have the ability to work independently.
  • Demonstrate integrity and a strong work ethic.
  • Have the ability to use independent judgement to make sound decisions.

Benefits

Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
  • Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation (96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
  • Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
  • Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
  • Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
  • Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
  • Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs. 

For additional information on benefits click here.

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Background Checks

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position. 

The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer

HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visitwww.e-verify.gov.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1) Seven years of full-time work experience in the administration or operation/execution (i.e., providing consultation and/or technical assistance to stakeholders, research and analysis, or enforcement of program guidelines/policies/procedures) of a program (i.e., the provision of a service or an administrative oversight/enforcement responsibility).
2) All of the following (a, b, and c):
a. One year of full-time work experience in the administration or operation/execution (i.e., providing consultation and/or technical assistance to stakeholders, research and analysis, or enforcement of program guidelines/policies/procedures) of a program (i.e., the provision of a service or an administrative oversight/enforcement responsibility); and
b. A total of four years of education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and
c. A total of two years of graduate-level education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
3) Graduation from an accredited school of law.
4) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes nine months of full-time work as a Program Planner 2 or twenty-seven months of full-time work as a Program Planner 1.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
Date Posted
04/21/2026
Job Reference
26-02847
Organization
400 Health & Human Services - Family Well-Being and Protection, Health & Human Services - Family Well Being & Protection.
Location
State of Iowa - See Job Description, IA
Category
Project/Program Management
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