Lead Planning Analyst

Are you an experienced project leader with a passion for emergency preparedness and organizational improvement? Join us as a Lead Planning Analyst and play a critical role in supporting statewide public health operations!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Lead Planning Analyst within the Project Management Office (PMO) of the Operations and Support Services (OSS) Division.

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Note:

This opportunity is for current State of Connecticut employees only.

• Location:
  
  410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday - Friday
• Work Shift:
  
  Full-time, First Shift
• Work Hours:
  
  40 hours per week
• Note:
  
  There may be an opportunity for a teleworking/flexible schedule after successful completion of a working test period.

• Continue enjoying the comprehensive benefits you know and rely on - review our State Employee Benefits Overview for a refresher on everything available to you
• Continue to enjoy a healthy work/life balance!

• Represent the Operational and Support Services (OSS) Division in all emergency response activities, including participation on the Incident Management Team (IMT) and within the Incident Command System (ICS).
• Assess and provide administrative support during emergency operations while developing and improving policies and procedures that strengthen emergency response efforts.
• Lead cross-functional project teams, offering project management guidance and coordinating communication among sponsors, stakeholders, and impacted units across the agency.
• Prepare and present key project artifacts, including comprehensive documentation, detailed processes, and monthly performance reports, while attending required emergency preparedness trainings.
• Support agency-wide operational readiness by promoting effective communication, organizational alignment, and consistent administrative practices.

The Mission of the Department of Public Health (DPH) is to protect and improve the health and safety of the people of Connecticut by:

• Assuring the conditions in which people can be healthy
• Preventing disease, injury, and disability
• Promoting the equal enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, which is a human right and a priority of the state.

DPH accomplishes this through the implementation of its Strategic Plan which outlines the actions that DPH is taking to accomplish its Mission.

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, who has worked for the state for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.

Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available .gov/ethics.

This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.

• Represent the Operational and Support Services (OSS) (administrative) division in emergency response activities including, but not limited to, the Incident Management Team (IMT) and the Incident Command System (ICS)
• Establish new administrative policies and procedures to support OSS processes during an emergency situation or event
• Revise and enhance current administrative policies and procedures to introduce efficiencies
• Act as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders regarding administrative policies and procedures
• Lead cross-functional teams of individuals through all phases of emergency response and/or projects
• Provide project management guidance and support to units…