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Lead Planning Analyst


Job Location:

Hartford, CT - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 99580 - 127777
Posted: 2 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction
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 PMO supports diverse projects and initiatives across the agency helping strengthen programs improve processes and enhance DPHs ability to fulfill its this role your leadership will directly support DPHs emergency response capacity and advance strategic project management efforts statewide.Please note: This opportunity is for current State of Connecticut employees only.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
  • 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.
    GROW WITH THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT:
    IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:
    • 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.
      MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY:

      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.

      Selection Plan

      In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CTemployee 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 mustspecify your qualifications on your application.

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      Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

      PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

      In a state agency this class is accountable for acting as a working supervisor for Planning Analysts engaged in planning monitoring and evaluating programs.

      DEPARTMENTS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES: This class may be used as a network planner accountable for programs and plans within a specific geographical region.

      DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICE OF POLICY AND MANAGEMENT: This class may be used as the primary planner accountable for a large statewide planning effort coordinating work activities of state regional or municipal agencies and resolving interagency policy issues.

      EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
      • 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 across the agency
      • Act as a liaison between project sponsors and stakeholders promoting communication among all who may be impacted by projects
      • Prepare and present artifacts including comprehensive documentation detailed processes and monthly reports
      • Promote and manage change as a result of policy procedure emergency response and project implementations
      • Manage multiple initiatives with overlapping timelines
      • Provide training and consultative services
      • Perform related duties as required
      KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY
      • Considerable knowledge of
        • relevant agency policies and procedures;
        • principles and practices of state and regional planning and techniques;
      • Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws statutes and regulations;
      • Considerable
        • interpersonal skills;
        • oral and written communication skills;
      • Considerable ability to analyze policy;
      • Ability to
        • interpret and evaluate research data;
        • utilize computer software;
      • Supervisory ability.
      MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
      Seven (7) years of experience in planning including developing written long term plans broad in scope and having impact on a number of operations.
      MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

      One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in planning at the level of a Planning Analyst.

      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 perform these types of planning 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 Bachelors degree.
      • A Masters degree in planning public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
      PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
      • Experience managing complex projects in a public health administration setting including leading cross functional teams and overseeing timelines dependencies risks and milestones.
      • Experience using process improvement methodologies to document evaluate and optimize workflows that increase operational efficiency.
      • Experience researching interpreting and synthesizing complex administrative requirements or regulations and translating them into clear actionable policies procedures or guidance documents.
      • Experience in collecting analyzing and presenting data to inform decision making and support program planning monitoring and improvement.
      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.

      Required Experience:

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