Public Assistance Programs Officer

Job Description

Public Assistance Programs Officer (Senior Policy Project Manager-PCN 068028) – Open to Alaskan Residents only.

In this position you will serve as the Division of Public Assistance’s senior policy project manager and program policy advisor. You will lead complex policy development and implementation of initiatives affecting multiple public assistance programs and serve as a subject matter expert in federal and state program requirements. You will be responsible for managing policy and regulatory projects from concept through implementation, coordinating with program, operational, systems, legal, and executive leadership staff to ensure policy changes are implemented accurately, consistently, and in compliance with state and federal requirements.

The Division of Public Assistance (DPA) is dedicated to supporting Alaskans in need by providing basic living assistance and promoting self‑sufficiency. We treat individuals and families with respect and strive to help them achieve greater independence while valuing cultural, geographic, and economic diversity.

Competitive benefits package, flexible work schedules, job stability, and career advancement opportunities.

• Compliance:
  Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
• Project Management:
  Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.
• Research:
  Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry, including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data, and reporting of results.
• May require travel within and outside of the State of Alaska.

• Federal and state laws, regulations, and policies governing the administration of public assistance programs.
• Budgetary and fiscal practices related to public assistance programs.
• Public relations, personnel administration, and office practices, methods and procedures.

Equivalent to professional experience in the administration of public assistance programs; interpretation of public assistance eligibility requirements or regulations; or administration, management, or supervision of an automated medical payment system gained in a hospital, large medical clinic, or medical insurance company.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1‑800‑587‑4095 in Juneau or TTY:
Alaska Relay 711 or 1‑800‑770‑8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811‑0201. The State of Alaska is an equal‑opportunity employer.

Erik Ross, Chief, Division Outreach Support Team and Policy
Phone: (907) 744‑9939
Email: erik.ross

Phone (800) 587‑0430 (Statewide toll‑free number)
(907) 465‑4095 (Juneau and out‑of‑state callers)