STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Innovation and Strategy Coordinator

Planning Analyst

Recruitment #230807-6297AR-001

Introduction



Are you interested in joining a team that plans, monitors and evaluates programs?
If so, we encourage you to apply today!

The Connecticut Department of Banking is hiring!  We are seeking a motivated and qualified individual for a new Innovation and Strategy Coordinator (Planning Analyst) position in Hartford, CT. The selected candidate will assist the Commissioner, General Counsel & Chief of Staff, and Division Directors by coordinating innovative initiatives, strategic planning, and special projects.

WE CAN OFFER YOU
  • Industry leading health benefits, including medical, vision and dental coverage
  • Competitive starting salary and structure 
  • Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings
  • Paid time off- including 13 holidays per calendar year
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • Culture that encourages work-life balance as well as an employee assistance program
  • Work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule
ABOUT US
The Connecticut Department of Banking (Department) is the primary state regulator for state-chartered banks and credit unions, securities, and consumer credit.  Its mission is to protect users of financial services from unlawful or improper practices by ensuring regulated entities and individuals adhere to state banking, consumer credit and securities laws. The Department accomplishes this through regular, thorough, and cost-effective examinations of the entities it supervises.  The Department also engages the public and other stakeholders through a variety of media platforms, educational outreach initiatives, and press communications.

ABOUT THE ROLE
The successful candidate will assist with and coordinate a wide variety of planning efforts, new initiatives, programs, and special projects.  This required duties for this role may include, but will not limited to, the following:
  • Researching emerging issues in the financial services and consumer credit industries;
  • Identifying Department training and resource needs;
  • Coordinating new training initiatives and opportunities;
  • Recommending alternatives for action to the Commissioner, General Counsel & Chief of Staff, and Division Directors;
  • Drafting memorandum and planning documents regarding initiatives, goals, and objectives;
  • Facilitating communication and coordination with internal stakeholders regarding Department-wide initiatives;
  • Interacting with external stakeholders, including other state agencies, regarding Department initiatives;
  • Onboarding, training, and implementing new hires and positions; 
  • Prepare and make presentations;
  • Monitoring and evaluating programs and initiatives; and
  • Performing all other assigned duties and responsibilities.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
  • Permanent full-time position working 40 hours per week
  • Monday to Friday schedule
  • First shift hours
  • This role offers the flexibility to work remotely at times 
  • Located at 260 Constitution Plaza in Hartford, CT 

Selection Plan

These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Applications to this recruitment will be used to meet collective bargaining requirements. Once any collective bargaining requirements have been met, all other applicants may be considered.

To Apply:

  • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
  • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
  • Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
  • In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.

  • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Important Information After You Apply:

  • This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
  • Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
  • Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
  • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

Connect With Us:

  • Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Jasmyn.Raymond@ct.gov.  

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a State agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in planning, monitoring and evaluating programs.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Plans and develops new programs; monitors and modifies existing plans and programs;
  • Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding programs and plans;
  • Provides training and consultative services;
  • Develops procedures for programs;
  • Drafts regulations pertaining to programs and plans;
  • Analyzes and evaluates grant applications and requests for proposals;
  • Conducts special studies and prepares reports;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • principles and practices of state and regional planning;
    • federal, state and regional planning and development issues and programs;
    • research methods and techniques;
    • statistical analysis;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to
    • interpret relevant state and federal laws and regulations;
    • utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience in planning including developing written long term plans broad in scope and having impact on a number of operations.

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 often perform these types of duties the majority of time and the planning function must be the major thrust of the job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience managing projects including implementing new initiatives for an organization.
  • Experience assisting with strategic planning for an organization.
  • Experience drafting documents including training procedures for an organization.
  • Experience implementing change within an organization.
  • Experience within the financial services or consumer credit industries, or government agency.

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.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.