Program Analyst Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree and three (3) years of relevant work experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience substituting one (1) year of the required education for one (1) year of relevant work experience.
• Application Requirements: If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of: Incorporating Quality Management principles and practices into the program or project.
• Establishing working relationships across multiple state and federal agencies and partners and other stakeholders.
• Skilled in statistical methods including descriptive, inferential and predictive analytics.
• Skilled in gathering, analyzing and reporting data.
• Skilled in written and verbal communication, problem solving, critical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Ability to transform data into useful information.
• Ability to listen and understand reporting needs and convert those needs into useful information.
• Ability to produce an accurate, timely and quality work product.
• Abilities required at this level include the ability to work independently or within a team environment; to communicate, both orally and in writing, to all levels of audiences when presenting complex information; and to think strategically to allow for program or project change.

Responsibilities

• Possess strong knowledge of health systems and data frameworks and effectively utilize health data to support grant development and reporting.
• Provide subject matter expertise in population level and health surveillance data to advise on its application for program evaluation and outcomes reporting.
• Provides, Synthesizes and translates data to conduct and/or assist with strategic planning; developing and implementing program and policy plans to achieve short- and long-term goals; and evaluates process, milestone and outcome metrics to identify successes, barriers, and consults on improvement opportunities.
• Works with individuals and groups of people in different roles in the agency, external partners, customers, or vendors to gather, clarify and report information accurately on various aspects of the program or project.
• Serves as the liaison to team members, stakeholders, vendors, and affected agency staff.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of management reports and complex documentation pertaining to the program or project in a succinct and clear manner by using narratives, charts, tables, and graphs, to convey the purpose and status of the program or project.
• Provides status reports to the manager(s) on the health of the program or project throughout the life cycle. The reports should include the status, assigned tasks, budget and purchasing activities, identification of any potential risks that would cause delay, and other information required by agency policies, practices, or procedures.
• Documents processes and instructions to navigate the workflow of the program or project.
• Advises and assists in implementing programs or projects in accordance with department policies and timelines.
• Attends team meetings as requested.
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Benefits

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service