Ready Region Capital Area Quality Assurance Specialist (Management Analyst II)

Fairfax County • Fairfax (Ej27), VA

10h

About The Position

The Ready Region Capital Area Management Analyst II supports management for the School Readiness Ready Region Capital Area and Virginia Unified Early Childhood System under the supervision of a Management Analyst III. The role performs professional analytic and technical work, including data management, research, and policy development related to the operations and services of School Readiness and Ready Region Capital Area programming. The incumbent develops, recommends, and implements plans and programs to improve unit performance, quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.

The position also performs moderately complex administrative and professional work across one or more organizational functions, such as procurement and contract administration, human resources management, and information technology projects. In collaboration with regional partners and early childhood stakeholders, the analyst develops local and regional reports, conducts analysis, manages projects, and performs related work as needed. Assigned functional areas include data analysis, data management, data sharing, and/or team collaboration.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a field related to the assigned functional area, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Two years of professional work experience within the functional area, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Knowledge of the mission, goals, and objectives of the assigned organizational unit, program, or activities.
• Knowledge of business-operation functions such as personnel, budgeting and financial management, and contract administration and management.
• Knowledge of management, organization, operations, and programmatic services.
• Ability to identify and describe possible solutions to business problems.
• Ability to apply research methods to design studies and assessments, and statistical analysis techniques to identify patterns and trends in data.
• Ability to use word processing and presentation software, and spreadsheet and statistical analysis software to store, manipulate, analyze, and present data.
• Ability to train, lead, and/or supervise paraprofessional staff.
• Must complete a criminal background check and Child Protective Services Registry check to the employer's satisfaction.
• Ability to operate keyboard-driven equipment and communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to attend meetings at various locations and make presentations to county staff and community.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive experience in data analysis, report writing, program implementation, and management.
• Experience in early childhood education across sectors and with multiple agencies.
• Knowledge of early childhood and school readiness programs and initiatives.
• Experience working with community-based organizations, nonprofits, and early childhood programs.
• Experience using technology systems, collaboration software, and web-based applications in a human services environment.
• Experience providing technical assistance, training, and support to adult learners.
• Project management experience.
• Bilingual ability in English and another language is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional analytic and technical work, data management, research, and policy development related to program operations and services.
• Develop, recommend, and implement plans and programs to improve performance, quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Perform administrative and professional work in functions such as procurement and contract administration, human resources management, and information technology projects.
• Collaborate with regional partners and early childhood stakeholders to develop local and regional reports.
• Conduct analysis, manage projects, and perform related work as needed.
• Monitor and report on departmental business processes, activities, and outcomes.
• Plan, develop, and implement communication and education plans about programs and services for county agencies and community organizations.
• Assist with special studies and research initiatives by designing surveys, gathering information, developing analysis tools, conducting statistical analyses, and initiating literature reviews.
• Analyze and report quantitative and qualitative data to track and monitor business process indicators.
• Serve as a point person and liaison within the department and with central county departments for designated programs and functional areas.
• Prepare reports and presentations of analysis and findings.
• May train, lead, or supervise paraprofessional staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level