Program Analyst – Health Systems

Job Posting Title

Program Analyst – Health Systems

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 Commissioner's Office

Job Posting End Date

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

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

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 $90,000.00, 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: OKC – 123 Robert S Kerr

Salary: up to $90,000.00, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday

Primary Hours: 8-5

Position Description:

The Program Analyst – Health Systems 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:

• Plans, directs, coordinates, or supports the program or project related work activities, tasks, and workflow among program or project staff, vendors, stakeholders, and affected department units. This may include oversight of the day-to-day progress of the program or project, initiatives, tasks and activities by monitoring the various timelines of the program or project components, the budget and purchasing processes, and other aspects of the program or project to ensure completion dates are met.
• Prepares, monitors, assists, or supports the budget and may perform or assist in the purchasing activities for the program or project. This may include approving claims for payment, reconciliation of invoices or other program or project documents related to the budget.
• 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.
• Maintains a log of questions and concerns about the program or project and provides data and information in response to inquiries. This may include collaborating with others to solve problems and communicate solutions effectively and clearly.          
• 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:

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree and two (2) 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; of research techniques related to the assigned program or project; and establishing working relationships across multiple state and federal agencies and partners and other stakeholders.

Skills required at this level include skill in reviewing internal practices and procedures to identify operational efficiencies and inefficiencies; in gathering and analyzing data; and in maintaining program or project documentation.

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:

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

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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