Project Policy Analyst 4

University of California- Davis Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 38,390 - 70,620; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High quality medical plans

Paid Holidays

Education Reimbursement Program

On-site Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The University of California- Davis Health is seeking a Project Policy Analyst to provide analytical and project management support for its Children’s Hospital initiatives. This role manages program planning for the Best Children’s Hospital survey, focusing on quality metrics in pediatric care.

With a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least three years of relevant experience, candidates should exhibit strong analytical abilities, effective communication skills, and proficiency in project management methodologies. The position offers a collaborative environment aimed at improving children’s healthcare.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare or business related area, or equivalent experience.
• Three years of recent experience with hospital quality or regulatory programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Manage program planning for the Best Children’s Hospital survey.
• Prepare analytical reports on healthcare data.
• Support departmental operations and strategic planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Experience with healthcare data

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare or business

Lean/Six Sigma certification

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Master's degree in Public Policy

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Analytic tools

Job description

Job Summary

This role provides analytical and complex project management on a variety of UC Davis Health's Children’s Hospital activities. Primarily, this role manages program planning for the Best Children’s Hospital, US News Survey. Best Children’s Hospital is a detailed survey that looks at measures such as patient safety, infection prevention and adequacy of nurse staffing to rank nearly 200 medical centers in 10 pediatric specialties.

Apply By Date

7/12/2026 11:59pm

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare or business related area, or equivalent experience or training
• Three (3) years of recent experience with hospital quality or regulatory programs and healthcare analytics
• Experience in preparing written reports and summaries in a concise, comprehensive and organized manner that contains accurate information
• Progressive experience in health system administration, health care planning, business administration, or public administration, or a satisfactorily equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Extensive experience with proven project management methodologies
• Experience with strategic planning, analytical and program evaluation
• Broad knowledge of the healthcare industry, including current trends
• Ability to demonstrate strong analytic skills to evaluate healthcare data, utilize databases and query tools, draw conclusion, develop and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations
• Proficiency in preparing written reports and summaries in a concise, comprehensive and organized manner that contains accurate information and demonstrates responsive to assignments
• Sound judgment and organizational skills with ability to prioritize assignments, meet deadlines, improve workload functions, and streamline processes
• Ability to develop and maintain accurate, up-to-date and effective databases, and to collaborate with other departments to obtain and provide relevant input into the databases required/needed
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, clearly and effectively
• Ability and willingness to establish good rapport and professional working relationships with all staff and all external contacts
• Proficiency in use of computers and software tools, such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Mapping, Power Point, and other analytic tools and software programs
• Ability to advocate for the organization’s mission and outreach within the community and the University
• Exhibits out of the box thinking
• Extensive project management skills and knowledge with proven project management methodologies
• Excellent organizational skills and capacity to manage many interrelated tasks
• Skills to effectively provide sound recommendations, continually examine systems and develop or revise to accommodate change requirements
• Interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to clearly and effectively interact with a diverse group of individuals to secure and/or provide information to clarify situations and resolve problems
• Ability to analyze complex situations or problems and contribute to their resolution
• Skills to analyze complex information or problems in an objective manner and derive logical conclusions to provide a sound basis for establishing priorities, selecting appropriate courses of action for pursuit or recommendations to others, and to resolve conflicts
• Ability to think proactively and function independently
• Proven ability to compose reports, correspondence and summaries in a comprehensive organized format
• Ability to be a team player, proactive, professional, creative, innovative and inquisitive with an interest in mastering new skill
• Ability to initiate problem solving and skills in conflict resolution to foster an effective working relationship with peers

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean/Six Sigma certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Master's degree in Public Policy, Business Administration, or Health Administration

Key Responsibilities

• 45% - Project Management & Analytical Support
• 35% - Data Analysis
• 20% - System and Department Support

Department Overview

The UC Davis Children’s Hospital is the Sacramento region’s only nationally ranked, comprehensive hospital for children, offering children and their families the highest level of care for virtually every pediatric health condition.

Position Information

• Salary or Pay Range: $3,440 - $6,328
• Salary Frequency: Bi-weekly
• Salary Grade: 129
• UC Job Title: PROJECT POLICY ANL 4 RP
• UC Job Code: 005258
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): 5 days week/8-hr days
• Location: North Addition Office Building (HSP002)
• Union Representation: RP-Research and Public Service Professionals
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e‑cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Works extended hours, floats to other areas and works weekends and holidays

Special Requirements

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

EEO Statement

The University of California, Davis is an Equal Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.