Planning Analyst (Closes 8/3)

Allegheny County Department of Human Services • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • $75,000 - $82,500

About The Position

Allegheny County DHS’s Planning & Innovation unit, within the Office of Analytics, Technology & Planning, helps DHS reach its organizational goals through strategy management, and we are seeking a Planning Analyst to support this work. Planning and Innovation team members are results-focused and adaptable—we are systems-thinkers, effective communicators, and adept project managers. The successful candidate will possess these attributes, alongside exceptional writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

• Excellent written communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills, including financial/budgeting acumen
• Effective at analyzing and synthesizing information across multiple sources in order to substantiate recommendations for action
• Delivers high-quality work products and manages competing priorities with limited supervision
• Drives collaborative projects involving interdisciplinary contributors
• Maintains a high degree of flexibility while consistently focusing on the organization’s mission and high standards
• Willing to quickly learn about unfamiliar subject areas within the health and human services field
• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) from an accredited college/university in a related field, plus 2 years of previous experience working in planning, project management, program development, or other related field.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience which meets the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating planning processes that engage stakeholders, incorporate analyses of client and financial data, and consider human services and policy trends
• Preparing written plans and reports that are outcomes-focused, aligned with organizational strategy, and meet requirements of governing bodies (e.g., state agencies)
• Identifying and securing new funding through government and foundation grants
• Using data analyses, best practice research, and stakeholder feedback to recommend system and quality improvements
• Managing process improvement projects
• Writing and managing procurements for new or improved programs and services

What This Job Offers

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