STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Lead Planning Analyst

Recruitment #190219-0007AR-001

Introduction

Within the State of Connecticut, Office of Health Strategy (OHS) the Health Information Technology Officer (HITO) is administratively responsible for the planning, design, implementation, and oversight of health information exchange services, and will coordinate the state’s health IT and health information exchange efforts to ensure consistent and collaborative cross-agency planning and implementation. Reporting to the HITO, the Lead Planning Analyst – Heath IT (LPA – HIT) will facilitate the agendas, materials and meetings of statutory advisory boards and committees guiding the work of the office.

The incumbent will also oversee projects of varying natures depending on the priorities of the boards, the flow of grants or other factors. These projects may require bringing Federal, State and private-sector people together to achieve desired outcomes. The LPA – HIT will be the primary lead for preparing, submitting and monitoring Federal and State funding requests that enable the programs that the office oversees. Lastly, the LPA – HIT will prepare necessary public reports as may be required by statute or as a consequence of a funding award.

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Deb Lyons at Deborah.Lyons@ct.gov, (860) 509-7180.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency, this class is accountable for acting as a working supervisor for Planning Analysts engaged in planning, monitoring and evaluating programs.

DEPARTMENTS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES: This class may be used as a network planner accountable for programs and plans within a specific geographical region.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, OFFICE OF POLICY AND MANAGEMENT: This class may be used as the primary planner accountable for a large statewide planning effort coordinating work activities of state, regional or municipal agencies and resolving interagency policy issues.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Plans workflow and determines priorities; assigns and reviews work; establishes and maintains planning procedures; provides staff training and assistance; conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations; acts as liaison with other operating units and/or local/regional providers, councils and other organizations, agencies and outside officials regarding policies and procedures; performs a full range of tasks in planning, monitoring and evaluating programs; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures; considerable knowledge of principles and practices of state and regional planning and techniques; knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; considerable ability to analyze policy; ability to interpret and evaluate research data; ability to utilize computer software; some supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) years of experience in planning including developing written long term plans broad in scope and having impact on a number of operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in planning at the level of Planning Analyst.

Note: Planning is defined as collecting and analyzing technical data (social, environmental, economic, governmental), determining problems and concerns and developing long term plans accordingly. These are formal, written plans, i.e. statements of goals and objectives, recommended alternatives for action and policies and programs to achieve the goals and objectives. Generally, these plans will impact statewide activities or a large scale corporation which has branch or satellite facilities. Candidates must perform these types of planning duties the majority of time and the planning function must be the major thrust of the job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

1. College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
2. A Master's degree in planning, public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience facilitating formalized boards to inform program policy, design and implementation.

  • Experience managing complex projects involving multi-sector partners.

  • Experience preparing and monitoring Federal and State funding requests.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. If you require an aid/accommodation to participate fully and fairly, please contact the DPH Human Resources Office at (860) 509-7177.