Program Analyst II / Early Intervention Part C Data Manager

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 67,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent comprehensive benefits

Job summary

State of North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services seeks a Program Analyst II (NS) to oversee EI Section Office planning and evaluation, guiding data-driven improvements. You will coordinate projects, analyze outcomes, and ensure alignment with federal regulations and CDSA policies.

The role requires advanced analytical and communication skills, with experience in early intervention and cross-agency collaboration to support system-wide quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five (5) years of progressive experience related to the area of assignment.
• Advanced analytical and consultative skills are required to lead evaluation efforts and inform policy decisions.
• Ability to present information clearly to diverse audiences and facilitate data-informed discussions.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight to EI Office planning and evaluation of program compliance, quality, and improvement.
• Coordinate, direct, and manage projects with focus on data collection, analysis, and results.
• Develop detailed implementation plans for improvement and ensure adherence to funds and federal grant requirements.
• Present information, facilitate discussions, and collaborate with inter-agency partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

Program coordination

Advanced analytics

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Child and Family Well Being

Job Classification Title

Program Analyst II (NS)

Position Number

60040757

Grade

NC19

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The primary purpose of this position is to provide oversight to EI Section Office planning and evaluation of program compliance, quality and improvement by coordinating, directing and managing projects and tasks and focusing on data collection, analysis and results. These projects and activities directly support and inform the work of the Children’s Developmental Services Agencies (CDSAs) and enrolled early intervention service providers related to direct service delivery, compliance with federal regulations, programmatic policies and procedures, and program monitoring to ensure practices are consistent with evidence-based practices and compliance with federal grant requirements and standards to maintain program funding.

This position analyzes information and data, reviews plans and existing delivery systems and then develops detailed implementation plans for improvement, assures integrated plans are followed, and implements evaluation activities. This work requires advanced analytical and consultative skills, as well as expertise in early intervention. This position will work with other staff to manage evaluation of the early intervention program and use data to inform policy and practice decision to improve program quality. This position will be responsible for coordinating and leading informational meetings for various groups of stakeholders and assisting the Deputy Director with efforts to bring in collaborative partners for systems work and systemic change and development. This position will develop, prepare and/or assist with routine and ad hoc reports and presentations on an as needed basis, per funder or program request. The position must be able to present information, facilitate discussion, collaborate with other professionals and be able to articulate (orally and in writing) in-depth knowledge and expertise regarding the early intervention program and its intra-and-inter-agency partners. The ability to communicate effectively and adjust communication strategies to accommodate the needs of various audiences is critical, as this position will interface with organizations, professionals and clients at the local, regional, statewide, and national levels. This position is responsible for providing supervision to two Data Consultants.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $67,122 - $114,465

Recruitment Range: $67,122 - $93,287

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:

• Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and translate complex quantitative and qualitative data into actionable insights.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage development, implementation, and continuous improvement of a statewide data system.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex data clearly to diverse audiences and facilitate data-informed discussions.
• Demonstrated ability leading teams, building data capacity, and supporting continuous quality improvement across the system.
• Demonstrated ability writing and presenting results of data analysis in clear, concise, and meaningful formats for a variety of audiences with varying levels of understanding.

Position is funded in part through federal funds.

Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.

Repost - Previous Applicants Do Not Need To Reapply In Order To Be Considered For This Vacancy.

About the NC Division of Child and Family Well-Being:

The Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW) brings together complementary NC Department of Health and Human services to support North Carolina’s children growing up safe, healthy, and thriving in nurturing and resilient families and communities.

Compensation and Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for state benefits.

Supplemental Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4Form(Certificateof Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of their DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five (5) years of progressive experience related to the area of assignment.

OR

An equivalent combination of training and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.