Lead Planning Analyst

Overview

The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH) is looking for an individual to join the Project Management Office (PMO) as a Lead Planning Analyst. In this role, you will lead emergency response efforts, provide administrative and project management support, develop policies, and facilitate communication and training to ensure effective preparedness and response initiatives. Read below to learn more and apply!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
Location: Project Management Office
Division: Operation and Support Services (OSS)
Address: Hartford, CT
Work Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week), First Shift, Monday – Friday
Please note: A flex schedule and an opportunity to telework in accordance with State policies may be permitted following the successful completion of a working test period.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page! (see link on job posting)
• Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America’s Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Represent the Operational and Support Services (OSS) (administrative) division in emergency response activities, including but not limited to the Incident Management Team (IMT) and the Incident Command System (ICS).
• Establish new administrative policies and procedures to support OSS processes during emergency situations or events.
  Revise and enhance current administrative policies and procedures to introduce efficiencies.
• Act as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders regarding administrative policies and procedures, as well as between project sponsors and stakeholders.
• Promote open and clear communication among all who may be impacted by projects, initiatives, and emergency events.
• Lead cross-sectional teams of individuals through all phases of emergency response and/or projects.
• Provide project management guidance and support to units across the agency.
• Prepare and present artifacts, including comprehensive documentation, detailed processes, and monthly reports.
• Promote and manage change as a result of policy, procedure, emergency response, and project implementations.
• Manage multiple initiatives with overlapping timelines.
• Provide training and consultative services to DPH units.
• Perform related duties as required.

MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY:
The Mission of the Department of Public Health (DPH) is to protect and improve the health and safety of the people of Connecticut by:

• Assuring the conditions in which people can be healthy
  Preventing disease, injury, and disability
  Promoting the equal enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, which is a human right and a priority of the state.

DPH accomplishes this through the implementation of its Strategic Plan which outlines the actions that DPH is taking to accomplish its Mission.

The Project Management Office is responsible for providing support to various units, projects, and initiatives across the agency.