Project Policy Analyst 4 - UC Davis

Another Source • Davis, CA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Another Source’s client, University of California, Davis , is recruiting a Policy Analyst 4 (Project Management) to join their team. You will have the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule, coming into the office 2 days each week.   This is a great opportunity to work on complex projects with broad visibility and meaningful institutional impact. Here’s a little about UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education: UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) is the lifelong learning arm of the university. The division maintains the most diverse program portfolio on campus, offering pre-college programs, professional continuing education, workforce development, international academic and cultural exchange, and training services for corporate and agency partners. As a global leader in continuing education, CPE serves learners regionally, nationally, and internationally, posting more than 55,000 enrollments annually and ranking as the third-largest UC Extension by enrollment. UC Davis Human Services provides training on the principles and practice implications of Wraparound, skills for facilitating Wraparound, Creating Community Supports and more. https://humanservices.ucdavis.edu/wraparound-services

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum five years of experience managing or coordinating complex, multi-stakeholder projects involving policy, data analysis, and reporting in a fast-paced environment with diverse project teams and on multiple and simultaneous complex assignments, some of which may be unfamiliar or ambiguous where no clear guidelines exist.
• Demonstrated ability to implement change management related to various projects and deliverables, including communication and training plans.
• Proven experience in project-related activities such as budget tracking, deliverables management, risk mitigation, and performance reporting
• Experience in business systems or data analysis, formulating strategies and recommending evidence-based solutions to complex organizational issues.
• Advanced proficiency with project management and data visualization tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Airtable, Tableau, Power BI), including automations, reports, and dashboards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to set priorities and exercise sound judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences and communicate results effectively to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Public Health, or related field.
• Experience working in higher education or state-funded behavioral health initiatives.
• Experience with both waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Experience in quality assurance, user acceptance testing, and monitoring of key performance indicators as part of project implementation.
• Knowledge of DHCS contract compliance and BHCIP program frameworks.
• Familiarity with large-scale evidence-based implementation and fidelity monitoring methods

Responsibilities

• Advanced Project Management & Analysis Lead cross-functional coordination of project activities related to invoices, budgets, deliverables, and performance tracking.
• Coordinate and monitor project timelines, milestones, and contractual deliverables across all Center units to ensure compliance and accountability.
• Develop, maintain, and refine project management tools, dashboards, and reporting frameworks to monitor progress, risks, and outcomes.
• Facilitate contracting calls, risk reviews, and barrier-resolution sessions, document outcomes, and track follow-up actions.
• Identify and communicate risks, barriers, and performance variances to leadership, and support development of corrective action strategies.
• Integrate evidence-based practices (EBP) and data-informed methodologies to enhance fidelity, quality, and consistency across implementation areas.
• Oversee documentation of RACI matrices, risk registers, project artifacts, and communication records to maintain transparency and alignment.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, dashboards, and presentations for DHCS, UC Davis leadership, and external stakeholders summarizing project status, risks, and results.
• Foster collaboration among unit leads to strengthen efficiency, coordination, and alignment with Center goals.
• Promote best practices in documentation, data management, cross unit communication, and change management.
• Strategic Planning & Analytical Support Conduct analytical reviews of data from training, fidelity monitoring, and coaching activities to identify trends, barriers, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with administrative and fiscal leads to interpret project related financial data, ensuring alignment with program goals (without performing direct fiscal management).
• Partner with stakeholders to evaluate project performance and identify opportunities for process and quality improvement.
• Support data-driven decision-making by analyzing project outputs, outcomes, and fidelity measures.
• Develop standardized reporting templates, dashboards, and tools to enhance visibility into project status, risks, and deliverables.
• Provide high-level analytical support for policy development, program evaluation, and process improvement within the Center.
• Conduct comparative and best-practice analyses to inform the design and refinement of Center for Excellence processes, ensuring compliance with UC and DHCS standards.
• Develop recommendations, frameworks, and tools for project governance, performance evaluation, and evidence-based decision making.
• Contribute to strategic planning and sustainability efforts by preparing data summaries, analyses, and recommendations.
• Document and disseminate lessons learned, best practices, and process innovations to promote continuous improvement.
• Represent UC Davis and the Center for Excellence in collaborative planning sessions with state agencies and partner organizations.

Benefits

• Benefits - UC Davis received the 2017 World at Work Seal of Distinction, marking the fifth year the university has been honored for our range of employee benefits, including extras and work-life initiatives that go beyond salary to create a positive work environment.  You can learn more about the offerings here: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/employees/benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees