Planning Analyst

Overview

Recruitment #260225-6297AR-001
Location: Hartford, CT
Date Opened: 2/27/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary: $78,296* – $101,215/year (*New state employees start at the minimum.)
Job Type: Open to the Public
Close Date: 3/12/2026 11:59:00 PM

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The State of Connecticut, Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS), is seeking to hire a Planning Analyst within the Bureau of Aging (BOA) to fulfill the key role for the State Plan on Aging along with planning, monitoring, and evaluating programs and initiatives for the BOA.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Schedule:
  • Typically, Monday – Friday
  • Full-time (40 hours per week)
  • First shift (typically 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Location: 55 Farmington Avenue in Hartford, CT
• Work environment: Hybrid (telework and in office)

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO

• Develop and write the State Plan on Aging, as required by the federal Older Americans Act;
• Monitor State Plan on Aging progress quarterly during three-year plan, revising plan as needed;
• Connect data collection and planning efforts for the BOA;
• Learn the data system to support BOA staff with the Management Information System (MIS);
• Provide back-up MIS support to staff;
• Collect and analyze technical data and conduct statistical analyses using the MIS;
• Provide oversight of Area Agency on Aging Area Plan development;
• Update and oversee the BOA portion of Emergency Preparedness Plan/Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and coordinate with other agency emergency preparedness plans;
• Represent the BOA on planning workgroups, including strategic planning;
• Develop and implement monitoring, evaluation, and quality assurance processes and tools, including logic models, for programs and grants;
• Develop and implement improvement plans for programs;
• Seek new grant funding opportunities that meet State Plan goals;
• Write grant applications to obtain funding for programs and initiatives;
• Write reports, including program narrative and program statistical reports, for the BOA;
• Write requests for proposals for projects;
• Write program instructions to provide procedural guidance for programs;
• Coordinate with and support BOA staff on planning initiatives;
• Develop, write, and revise department regulations;
• Evaluate grant applications.

ABOUT US 

The mission of ADS is: Maximizing opportunities for the independence and well-being of people with disabilities and older adults in Connecticut. We design our programs, policies, and practices to:

• Deliver aging and disability services that meet the changing needs of Connecticut’s citizens.
• Lead on aging and disability issues statewide.
• Coordinate aging and disability programs and services. This includes employment, education, independent living, accessibility, and advocacy.
• Advocate for the rights of Connecticut residents with disabilities and older adults.
• Serve as a resource on aging and disability issues at the state level.

The BOA helps older adults get services to live with feelings of security, confidence and independence. The BOA is responsible for planning, developing, and administering a service delivery system for older persons in Connecticut in their communities.

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.

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 leading regional, state or national plans in the fields of aging or social services
• Experience interpreting state or federal policies and regulations on aging or social services
• Experience using Management Information Systems (MIS) for data collection, reporting and analysis
• Experience writing external facing reports, including those reported to federal agencies, and grant applications
• Experience monitoring and evaluating programs

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.