Project Analyst (PCN 06T003)
About The Position
This Individual Position is Exempt from the Hiring Freeze. Qualified Applicants are Encouraged To Apply. Welcome to the Department of Health! We’d be delighted to have you join our team. If you envision yourself in this role and are ready to start an exciting career with us, apply today! This position is open to Alaskan Residents only. Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify. This position is currently located in Anchorage . The position may be in Anchorage, Juneau, or Wasilla , depending upon the location of the most qualified candidate. We invite you to watch our "Welcome to DPA" video here: https://vimeo.com/1023052645?share=copy What You Will Be Doing: You, as the Project Analyst, will serve as a key contributor in the Eligibility Modernization Office (EMO), supporting complex system modernization and business transformation initiatives through advanced analytical, coordination, and leadership support across the project lifecycle. This position works closely with program leadership, technical teams, and vendors to lead stakeholder discovery, translate business, policy, and technical needs into clear requirements, and evaluate system and process designs. The Project Analyst plays a central role in planning and supporting testing, implementation, data validation, and project reporting, while ensuring that deliverables meet the defined acceptance criteria. This role also supports security and compliance activities, maintains authoritative project documentation, and provides leadership within Agile/Scrum teams to help ensure project outcomes align with organizational goals. Mission and Values/Culture: The Division of Public Assistance is committed to promoting self-sufficiency and providing basic living expenses to Alaskans in need. At the Division of Public Assistance, we work for the common good of, and earn the respect of, the clients, families and communities we serve. We honor cultural, geographic, and economic diversity and seek community involvement in our decisions and service delivery. Benefits of Joining Our Team: The Division of Public Assistance is devoted to developing and sustaining a quality workforce by developing staff and encouraging career advancement within the agency. We foster growth and learning, believing that you can begin your career in an entry-level position, work your way through the ranks, across program lines, and into other units across the division. We provide a competitive benefit package, flexible work schedules, and job stability.
Requirements
- Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.
- Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for designing, developing, and testing software in a given environment.
- Knowledge of methods, tools, and procedures, including development of information security plans, to prevent information systems vulnerabilities, and provide or restore security of information systems and network services.
- Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a key contributor in the Eligibility Modernization Office (EMO), supporting complex system modernization and business transformation initiatives through advanced analytical, coordination, and leadership support across the project lifecycle.
- Work closely with program leadership, technical teams, and vendors to lead stakeholder discovery, translate business, policy, and technical needs into clear requirements, and evaluate system and process designs.
- Play a central role in planning and supporting testing, implementation, data validation, and project reporting, while ensuring that deliverables meet the defined acceptance criteria.
- Support security and compliance activities.
- Maintain authoritative project documentation.
- Provide leadership within Agile/Scrum teams to help ensure project outcomes align with organizational goals.
Benefits
- competitive benefit package
- flexible work schedules
- job stability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
