STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Lead Planning Analyst

Recruitment #240202-0007AR-001

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Introduction



Are you looking to make a difference in public service?
If so, the Office of Health Strategy is hiring!

The State of Connecticut, Office of Health Strategy (OHS) is seeking an experienced and qualified individual for the position of Lead Planning Analyst to to lead activities in the Healthcare Benchmarks Initiative established by Executive Order #5, now codified in C.G.S § §19a-754f-k. The Initiative establishes healthcare cost growth benchmarks to monitor healthcare spending growth across all public and private payers, providers and populations in Connecticut, and primary care spending target and healthcare quality benchmarks.

This individual will be accountable to the Manager of Healthcare Benchmarks Initiative, and work with consultants and other OHS staff as needed to obtain data feeds, collaborate on data analyses, and report creation for OHS, the public, state and private sector health care policy leaders. 

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Work Schedule: Typically Monday - Friday (Please note: Hybrid and flex schedule available after completion of probation) 
  • Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
  • Location: 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT
IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:
  • Provides leadership, staff support, and facilitation to numerous stakeholder advisory groups.
  • Collaborates with internal OHS teams, state agencies, external organizations, and community members. 
  • Represents OHS in public meetings.
  • Leads stakeholder workgroups within the Cost Growth Benchmark Initiative.
  • Coordinates public hearings and monthly meetings.
  • Prepares reports with consultants on cost mitigation strategies.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
  • The opportunity to 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.
  • NEW: A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., along with comprehensive benefit offerings.
  • Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings.
  • State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.
  • Generous paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.
  • Professional growth and development opportunities.
  • A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY

The mission of the OHS is to implement comprehensive, data-driven strategies that promote equal access to healthcare, control costs and ensure better health for the people of Connecticut. OHS consists of three teams: Health Systems Planning, Health Innovation and Health Information Technology.

We are a small state agency, but we have an influential role shaping the future of health care in CT. Come join our team!

Selection Plan

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Please Note:
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Please Note:
For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

To Apply:
  • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
  • In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
  • 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.
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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.

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; 
    • 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; 
    • utilize computer software; 
  • 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 a 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

  • 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience preparing reports, charts and data analyses for stakeholders and the public using Microsoft and other presentation tools.
  • Experience in stakeholder engagement, procurement and project management in the public sector.
  • Communication skills including report writing, public speaking, and facilitating large groups.
  • Analysis skills including data evaluation, preparation, report insights, and presentations.

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.




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