Public Health Administrative Analyst & Operations

State of Arkansas; Perryville (AR); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Arkansas’ Division of Local Public Health – Perry County Local Public Health Unit seeks an Administrative Analyst to provide advanced analytical, operational, and administrative support to senior leadership. You will collect and analyze data, prepare reports, manage records, and help develop policies to improve efficiency and service delivery across the agency.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma with 3 years of experience, and in‑state travel with a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 3 years of administrative experience.
• Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management.
• In-state travel to other Local Health Units; valid driver’s license required.
• Previous medical office experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Must exhibit good organizational skills and good customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced administrative support to senior management, including scheduling meetings, preparing materials, composing correspondence, and conducting research as needed.
• Oversee and coordinate office operations, ensuring that processes are aligned with agency objectives.
• Ensure that all records, documents, and files are maintained in accordance with state laws and agency guidelines.
• Organize and manage both physical and digital records to ensure information is easily accessible and complies with confidentiality requirements.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret a variety of data from internal and external sources to support the agency’s objectives.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations based on data analysis, providing insights and recommendations to leadership for informed decision-making.
• Evaluate and assess current operational processes within the agency to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, or compliance issues.
• Recommend process improvements and assist in the development of procedures that streamline workflows and improve service delivery.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Project management

Data management

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Database software

Project management software

Job description

State of Arkansas’ Division of Local Public Health – Perry County Local Public Health Unit seeks an Administrative Analyst to provide advanced analytical, operational, and administrative support to senior leadership. You will collect and analyze data, prepare reports, manage records, and help develop policies to improve efficiency and service delivery across the agency.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma with 3 years of experience, and in‑state travel with a valid driver’s