Management Analyst I

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

About The Position

Make a Difference with DHSS Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas. We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession. For more information, please visit https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ today! Summary Statement The incumbent works under the close supervision of a technical superior. They will participate in the development and maintenance of a system for continuously monitoring internal services provided by agency staff and/or outside agencies for operational and fiscal compliance with departmental, state and federal rules and regulations and/or to determine if services meet goals and objectives. In addition, they will develop or revise forms for data retrieval and reporting system purposes.

Requirements

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher which includes coursework in conducting studies, descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.
OR Six months experience in conducting studies such as evaluating operations, programs, services, policies and procedures to determine efficiency, effectiveness, whether goals and objectives are met and compliance with laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Six months experience in descriptive statistics such as the mean, median, mode or standard deviation.
Six months experience in narrative report writing.
Knowledge of inferential statistics such as correlation, t-tests, f-tests or analysis of variance.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Responsibilities

Interviews agency staff, observes work processes and gathers data relating to operational and managerial practices and procedures for use in evaluating services provided and/or determining compliance to goals and objectives.
Reviews, performs statistical analysis and interpretation of collected data relating to policies, procedures, organization, managerial and operational practices;
Defines and may make recommendations for correcting problems.
Analyzes data gathered and develops solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.
Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of operations in meeting established goals and objectives.
Provides technical assistance in understanding and developing management objectives and controls for resolution of issues and concerns.
Studies pertinent background material such as legislation, administrative orders and regulations.
Makes recommendations for and assists in the implementation of new techniques or procedures to improve methods of operations, strengthen controls, and effectively utilize resources.
Documents findings of studies and prepares recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures, or organizational changes.
May supervise administrative support and/or paraprofessional staff. Supervision is exercised over at least two or more merit full time positions per the Merit Rules. The elements of supervision include planning, assigning, reviewing, evaluating, coaching, training, recommending hire/fire and discipline.