Planning Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Allegheny County DHS’s Planning & Innovation unit, within the Office of Analytics, Technology & Planning, helps DHS reach its organizational goals through strategy management, and we are seeking a Planning Analyst to support this work. Planning and Innovation team members are results-focused and adaptable—we are systems-thinkers, effective communicators, and adept project managers. The successful candidate will possess these attributes, alongside exceptional writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

As part of the Planning and Innovation unit, the Planning Analyst will share responsibility for   helping to develop, communicate and implement organizational strategy. This work includes :

• Facilitating planning processes that engage stakeholders, incorporate analyses of client and financial data, and consider human services and policy trends
• Preparing written plans and reports that are outcomes-focused, aligned with organizational strategy, and meet requirements of governing bodies (e.g., state agencies)
• Identifying and securing new funding through government and foundation grants
• Using data analyses, best practice research, and stakeholder feedback to recommend system and quality improvements
• Managing process improvement projects
• Writing and managing procurements for new or improved programs and services

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education / Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) from an accredited college / university in a related field, plus 2 years of previous experience working in planning, project management, program development, or other related field.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience which meets the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Please provide a cover letter, customized to this role, that explains your interest in the job and why you are well-suited for it.

If hired for a position, candidates would work for Allegheny County, Department of Human Services and be employed by Great Lakes Behavioral Research Institute.

Why Allegheny County DHS?

DHS strives to be the kind of place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come to grow and do their best work.

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