Certificate of Project Analyst

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Health Service Regulation

Job Classification Title Certificate Of Need Project Analyst (NS) Position Number  Grade NC16

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.

The Certificate of Need Project Analyst reviews and analyzes Certificate of Need (CON) applications proposing new health services and prepares detailed written findings to conditionally approve or deny requests based on statutory criteria and regulations. This position drafts written responses to provider inquiries regarding the applicability of CON requirements for planned health care transactions. Work includes monitoring the development and progress of approved CON projects and defending project decisions in administrative hearings.

The role operates within the Healthcare Planning and Certificate of Need Section and supports statewide regulatory oversight of health service expansion.

• – Review and analyze Certificate of Need applications proposing new health services for compliance with statutory CON criteria.
• – Prepare detailed written findings recommending conditional approval or denial of CON applications.
• – Draft written responses to provider inquiries regarding the applicability of CON requirements.
• – Monitor approved CON projects to ensure development aligns with the parameters of the issued certificate.
• – Defend decisions in administrative hearings through presentation of analyses and regulatory interpretations.
• – Analyze regulatory and statutory language relevant to proposed health care services and transactions.
• – Evaluate assumptions, methodologies, and supporting documentation included in CON applications.
• – Review complex financial statements submitted by health care providers to support project justification.
• – Communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal formats to articulate regulatory positions.
• – Manage multiple concurrent CON reviews and related projects through effective prioritization and attention to detail.

Applicants now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• – Demonstrated experience applying general understanding of healthcare delivery systems, strategic planning processes, and the regulatory environment governing healthcare facilities at both the state and federal levels.
• – Proven skill analyzing and interpreting complex assumptions, methodologies, and regulatory or statutory language in support of Certificate of Need review activities.
• – Strong proficiency evaluating and interpreting complex financial statements to support project justification and regulatory determinations.
• – Advanced written and verbal communication skills demonstrated through clear, concise, and well‑supported articulation of analytical findings and regulatory positions.
• – Documented success managing numerous diverse projects simultaneously through effective prioritization, efficient time management, attention to detail, and advanced use of Microsoft Word and Excel, with intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Access.