Public Assistance Programs Officer (Senior Policy Project Manager-PCN 068028 )

State of Alaska•Multiple Locations, AK

4h•Hybrid

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. Are you someone who enjoys taking on challenges with rewards? Are you looking to advance your career? If yes, we would like to invite you to join one of our dynamic teams at the Division of Public Assistance. We invite you to watch our "Welcome to DPA" video here: https://vimeo.com/1023052645?share=copy This position is currently located in Juneau. The position may be in Anchorage, Bethel, Fairbanks, Homer, Juneau, Kenai, Ketchikan, Kodiak, Nome, Sitka, or Wasilla, depending upon the location of the most qualified candidate. In this position, you will serve as the Division of Public Assistance's senior policy project manager and program policy advisor. You will lead complex policy development and implementation of initiatives affecting multiple public assistance programs and serve as a subject matter expert in federal and state program requirements. You will be responsible for managing policy and regulatory projects from concept through implementation, coordinating with program, operational, systems, legal, and executive leadership staff to ensure policy changes are implemented accurately, consistently, and in compliance with state and federal requirements. The Division of Public Assistance (DPA) is dedicated to supporting Alaskans in need by providing basic living assistance and promoting self-sufficiency. We treat individuals and families with respect and strive to help them achieve greater independence while valuing their cultural, geographic, and economic diversity. We are responsible managers of the public programs entrusted to us. We aim to achieve success by focusing on continuous improvement.

Requirements

Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
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 scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry, including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data, and the reporting of results.
Professional experience in the administration of public assistance programs; interpretation of public assistance eligibility requirements or regulations; or administration, management, or supervision of an automated medical payment system, such as may be gained in a hospital, large medical clinic, or medical insurance company.
Must provide a one-page technical writing sample that shows your ability to draft policy.
Three (3) professional references, whom we may contact by phone, are required. One (1) of these references must be your current or most recent supervisor, if not already provided in the application.
Copy of Resume
A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial is okay; please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts) is used to support that you meet the minimum qualification competencies.
Must answer the Supplemental Questions.
Must rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.
Must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed.
Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application.
If education is completed in a foreign college or university, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application.
If you have currently or previously been appointed to a flexibly staffed position, please ensure your work experience within a flexibly staffed position indicates the actual dates employed at each level. Ensure your time and any subsequent flex promotion(s) are documented as a separate position.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Federal and state laws, regulations, and policies governing the administration of public assistance programs.
Knowledge of budgetary and fiscal practices related to public assistance programs.
Knowledge of public relations, personnel administration, and office practices, methods and procedures.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Division of Public Assistance's senior policy project manager and program policy advisor.
Lead complex policy development and implementation of initiatives affecting multiple public assistance programs.
Serve as a subject matter expert in federal and state program requirements.
Manage policy and regulatory projects from concept through implementation.
Coordinate with program, operational, systems, legal, and executive leadership staff to ensure policy changes are implemented accurately, consistently, and in compliance with state and federal requirements.