STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Planning Analyst

Recruitment #241008-6297AR-001

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Introduction


THE POSITION
The State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management (OPM) is now hiring for a Planning Analyst in our Health and Human Services Policy and Planning Division (HHSPPD)!   

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
  • A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform an article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., along with comprehensive benefit offerings.
  • Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings.
  • Generous paid time off including thirteen (13) paid holidays.
  • A culture that encourages work/life balance.
  • Professional growth and development opportunities.
  • Work for a Forbes top company - ‘Forbes’: State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.
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HIGHLIGHTS
This is a full time (40 hours per week) position conveniently located in Hartford, CT easily accessible to all major highways. 
  • LOCATION: OPM, Health and Human Services Policy and Planning Division
  • ADDRESS: 450 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT
  • WORK HOURS: Full-time, first shift, 40 hours per week
  • SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday
DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO
  • Monitor, review and provide policy guidance on Medicaid, long-term services and supports, and other social services initiatives, including proposed legislation, regulations and administrative action.
  • Act as liaison with state agencies, OPM divisions and stakeholders to formulate policy recommendations, explore federal and state policies/regulations and legislative proposals. 
  • Draft reports, recommendations, presentations, and talking points on policy proposals based on national trends, state best-practices and evidence-based assessments and monitor the implementation of current initiatives.
ABOUT US:
At OPM, we report directly to the Governor and provide information and analysis that the Governor uses to formulate public policy for the state. We also assist state agencies and municipalities in implementing the law and public policy on behalf of the people of Connecticut. We prepare the Governor’s budget proposals; implement and monitor the execution of the enacted budget; and oversee the executive branch agencies that report to the Governor.  

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Selection Plan

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To Apply:
  • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application.
  • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
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  • At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position. 
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. 
  • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
  • For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a State agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in planning, monitoring and evaluating programs.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Monitor, review and provide policy guidance on Medicaid, long-term services and supports, and other social services initiatives, including proposed legislation, regulations and administrative action;
  • Act as liaison with state agencies, OPM divisions and stakeholders to formulate policy recommendations, explore federal and state policies/regulations and legislative proposals;
  • Draft reports, recommendations, presentations, and talking points on policy proposals based on national trends, state best-practices and evidence-based assessments; 
  • Monitor the implementation of current initiatives;
  • Plan systems and assist with the development of policies for children’s behavioral health, including research and strategic plans to sustain and expand access to affordable mental health and substance use treatments;
  • Staff the statutorily established Long Term Care Planning Committee & Tobacco and Health Trust Fund Board of Trustees;
  • Develop the statutorily required Annual Statewide Long-Term Services and Supports Rebalancing Update and related special reports in health and human services, which includes data collection from multiple state agencies and drafting the report;
  • Serve as the Official Agency Contact for the Nonprofit Grant Program, completing non-fiscal tasks, overseeing the evaluation committee and serving as a liaison to proposers and nonprofit agencies; and
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • principles and practices of state and regional planning;
    • federal, state and regional planning and development issues and programs;
    • research methods and techniques;
    • statistical analysis;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to
    • interpret relevant state and federal laws and regulations;
    • utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience in planning including developing written long term plans broad in scope and having impact on a number of operations.

NOTE: Planning is defined as collecting and analyzing technical data (social, environmental, economic, governmental), determining problems and concerns, and developing long-term plans accordingly. These are formal, written plans, i.e., statements of goals and objectives, recommended alternatives for action, and policies and programs to achieve the goals and objectives. Generally, these plans will impact statewide activities or a large-scale corporation which has branch or satellite facilities. Candidates must often perform these types of duties the majority of time and the planning function must be the major thrust of the job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  • A Master's degree in planning, public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
  • Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with public health issues, CT’s long-term services and supports system, state public assistance programs (e.g. Medicaid, TFA, SAGA, SNAP), and experience working with nonprofits.
  • Experience with the state and/or federal legislative processes.
  • Experience reading and interpreting legislation, regulations, policy proposals and reports.
  • Experience collaborating and communicating with both internal and external partners.
  • Experience explaining complex or technical subject matter to a diverse set of stakeholders.
  • Project management experience.
  • Experience leading and providing staff support for working groups/taskforces. 
  • Experience working with the Connecticut General Assembly and state agencies.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.


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