Planning Analyst

To Apply:

• 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 applications may be considered.
• Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meets the preferred qualifications, so please ensure that your application is complete and details your experience as outlined in this job posting.  Please note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.
• For assistance in applying, please visit our 'Applicant Tips on How to Apply' page.
• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• 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.

Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:

• 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.
• 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 question'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.
• 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. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.
• 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.
• Due to the large volume of applications received, the Department of Administrative Services is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.

Connect With Us:

• If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Elizabeth Weston at elizabeth.weston@ct.gov and reference the recruitment number. 
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• 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 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.

• 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.

• Experience working with computer software programs.
• Experience with research methodologies and techniques.
• Experience utilizing data analytics and data visualization.
• Experience with quality improvement practices.
• Experience with gathering pertinent data and interpreting/evaluating data reports.
• Experience working with software billing and financial systems.
• Experience with electronic claim and payment processes and procedures.
• Experience with developing fiscal and programmatic objectives.
• Experience with Social Services program planning, evaluation and development of recommendations for performance targets.

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.