Core Competency: Managing the Flex Program

Managing the cooperative agreement means housing the responsibility of the program and keeping it on track to accomplish goals. This includes maintaining a clear workplan, keeping an accurate budget, maintaining invoices, and adapting to program changes as they come. Additionally, Flex Program staff is responsible for keeping up with reporting timelines, data tracking, and regularly evaluating progress to assist with program decision making. Finally, key Flex Program staff should maintain regular communication with FORHP project officers as well as Flex Program partners like TASC, FMT, and RQITA. Additional key contacts may vary by state and it is the responsibility of Flex staff to maintain those relationships.

PROFICIENCIES:

Describe the national Flex Program overall goals and program areas, and areas of focus within your state
Utilize the template work plan and cooperative agreement writing resources to build your program
Utilize electronic submission methods required by FORHP (i.e., Electronic Handbooks System (EHBs), grants.gov, and the Data Collection Platform (DCP)
Monitor project progress, contracts, and expenditures throughout the program year
Utilize process measures to assess program progress
Utilize short-, interim-, and long-term outcome measures to assess program impact and plan for the future
Maintain a relationship with your FORHP PO and provide regular program updates
Understand and review contractor activities, reports, and invoices in a timely manner and follows-up on questions and missing or delayed items