Program Analyst – Health Systems

Job Posting Title

Program Analyst – Health Systems

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 Rural Health Transformation Program

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is up to $92,861.10, based on education and experience.

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location: Central Office- 123 Robert S. Kerr Ave, OKC

Salary: up to $92,861.10, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday

Primary Hours: 8-5

 

Position Description:

The Program Analyst is responsible for coordinating program or project workflows, timelines, and deliverables that align with agency priorities and operational requirements. This includes identifying gaps, barriers, or delays that may delay operational success of the project or program.

 

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Possess strong knowledge of health systems and data frameworks and effectively utilize health data to support grant development and reporting.  

• Provide subject matter expertise in population level and health surveillance data to advise on its application for program evaluation and outcomes reporting.

• Provides, Synthesizes and translates data to conduct and/or assist with strategic planning; developing and implementing program and policy plans to achieve short- and long-term goals; and evaluates process, milestone and outcome metrics to identify successes, barriers, and consults on improvement opportunities.

• Works with individuals and groups of people in different roles in the agency, external partners, customers, or vendors to gather, clarify and report information accurately on various aspects of the program or project.

• Serves as the liaison to team members, stakeholders, vendors, and affected agency staff.

• Prepares or assists in the preparation of management reports and complex documentation pertaining to the program or project in a succinct and clear manner by using narratives, charts, tables, and graphs, to convey the purpose and status of the program or project.

• Provides status reports to the manager(s) on the health of the program or project throughout the life cycle. The reports should include the status, assigned tasks, budget and purchasing activities, identification of any potential risks that would cause delay, and other information required by agency policies, practices, or procedures.

• Documents processes and instructions to navigate the workflow of the program or project.

• Advises and assists in implementing programs or projects in accordance with department policies and timelines.

• Attends team meetings as requested.

• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.

• Other duties as assigned.

 

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position and possess a valid driver’s license.

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree and three (3) years of relevant work experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience substituting one (1) year of the required education for one (1) year of relevant work experience.

Application Requirements:

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.

• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

 

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of:

• Incorporating Quality Management principles and practices into the program or project.

• Establishing working relationships across multiple state and federal agencies and partners and other stakeholders.

• Skilled in statistical methods including descriptive, inferential and predictive analytics.

• Skilled in gathering, analyzing and reporting data.  

• Skilled in written and verbal communication, problem solving, critical thinking, and attention to detail.

• Ability to transform data into useful information.

• Ability to listen and understand reporting needs and convert those needs into useful information.

• Ability to produce an accurate, timely and quality work product.

Abilities required at this level include the ability to work independently or within a team environment; to communicate, both orally and in writing, to all levels of audiences when presenting complex information; and to think strategically to allow for program or project change.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Being present at the office is an essential function of the job. Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels. While performing the duties of the job, employees are required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.  This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Employees must be willing to complete all job-related travel associated with this position.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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