Medical Cannabis Program Manager (SOS Temporary)

State Of Nebraska

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Lincoln, NE - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Administrative Services - Agency 65


Location:

Lincoln NE


Hiring Rate:

$24.528


Job Posting:

JR2026- Medical Cannabis Program Manager (SOS Temporary) (Open)


Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed job is posted as open until closed):


Job Description:

The Medical Cannabis Program Manager supports the implementation coordination and administration of the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Program. This position works closely with the Executive Director Commissioners and Program Director to help guide program operations policies and long-term planning.

The role assists with overseeing day-to-day administrative activities ensuring program policies procedures and regulatory requirements are applied consistently and effectively. Responsibilities may also include supporting program planning tracking performance measures reviewing workflows for efficiency and helping maintain quality assurance processes.

This position operates with a level of independence while collaborating with program leadership on key initiatives and program priorities.

This is a temporary position expected to last until 12/30/2026.


Look at what we have to offer!


Employee assistance program
79% employer paid health insurance plans
Dental insurance plans
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Fun inviting teammates
A safe and secure environment

Job Duties:

Program Operations

  • Help manage the day-to-day administrative operations of the Medical Cannabis Program.
  • Develop and maintain workflows procedures and documentation to support efficient and consistent operations.
  • Review processes and recommend improvements to help the program run smoothly.

Policy & Regulatory Support

  • Interpret and apply program statutes rules and policies in daily operations.
  • Assist with drafting procedures and guidance that support program implementation and compliance.
  • Research best practices and provide recommendations to program leadership.

Budget & Fiscal Support

  • Assist with budget development expense tracking and financial reporting.
  • Compile program data and documentation to support fiscal planning and reporting needs.

Procurement & Vendor Coordination

  • Support procurement activities including developing scopes of work and reviewing proposals.
  • Monitor vendor contracts and work with partners to ensure services and systems meet program needs.

Systems & Program Infrastructure

  • Help coordinate program systems such as licensing platforms and regulatory tracking tools.
  • Assist with system updates testing and process improvements to ensure reliable operations.

Stakeholder Coordination

  • Serve as a point of contact with state agencies vendors applicants and other stakeholders.
  • Help develop program materials and communications to support understanding of program requirements.

Licensing & Compliance Support

  • Assist with licensing workflows application intake and administrative tracking.
  • Support coordination between licensing compliance and operational functions.

Program Planning

  • Contribute to program planning efforts special projects and initiatives that support program growth and effectiveness.

Requirements/ Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in public or business administration accounting or any discipline related to the work assigned. One year of experience in planning organizing and implementing program administrative or business financial functions. Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:Experience in program administration regulatory operations public-sector management. Experience working with contracts procurements including developing scopes of work or evaluating proposals. Experience developing policies procedures guidance documents or administrative frameworks in a regulatory or compliance environment. Experience with budget development fiscal monitoring or program financial administration.

Other:Regular and reliable attendance is required.


Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex issues identify risks and recommend operational solutions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to explain technical or regulatory requirements to varied audiences. Ability to work collaboratively with agency leadership staff state agencies vendors and stakeholders and to serve as a professional program representative. Experience working with data systems case management platforms licensing systems or regulatory databases preferred.


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Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity inclusion and belonging. We recruit hire train and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race color religion sex. age national origin disability marital status or genetics.


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