Management Analyst IV

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Job description

Job Title
Management Analyst IV

Client Company/Dept. Name
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

Address
DSHS Central Campus, 1100 W. 49th Street
City Name
Austin
State Name
TX-Texas
Zip Code

If others (Address)
78756

Duration of the project
Project Start Date
September 1, 2024
Project End Date
August 31, 2025
Due date for Resume submission
08/28/2024

No. of Openings
1
No. of Maximum Submissions
1

Job Description
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is looking to fill a

position to work in partnership with agency divisions and programs to lead projects at

various levels of completion, monitoring the progress and schedule of projects and

communicating with project stakeholders, management, and other relevant parties.

Serves as a team lead and project manager to develop and carry out initiatives to

enhance services, promote program innovation, and assess and improve program

operations and business processes. Projects are expected to relate primarily to COVID

19 activities. This position will take a lead or senior role on projects. (40%) Providing project management services such as status, projection,

budget/spend reporting, and total cost of ownership assessment; leading

meetings; driving projects/tasks to completion; tying actions to metrics (such as

hours); managing responsibility for the performance of the project teams.

Developing all the required project documentation including plans to manage

the project integration, scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources,

communications, risk, procurement, changes, and stakeholders'

communications.

(20%) Leading, planning, and managing multiple projects while providing

communication regarding risks, changes, progress, and status to stakeholders.

Taking responsibility for all aspects of the project including foundation design,

release planning, execution planning and close out.

(15%) Handling and managing change, risk, and quality management processes

throughout the lifecycle of the project.

(15%) Ensuring there is an ongoing common understanding of the project

objectives by all stakeholders by providing leadership, consultation, and

oversight. Communicating readiness and project status to key stakeholders by

coordinating regular meetings.

(10%) Coaching and mentoring agile teams to ensure all projects deliver the

desired outcomes.

Skill set info
Experience leading or coordinating large projects, preferably at least one (1)

year.

Experience planning and facilitating meetings and/or leading teams.

Knowledge of project management methodology/tools.

Skill in the use of Excel. Ability to organize and present information effectively, both orally and in writing.

Bachelor's degree or higher in public health, business administration, public

affairs, organizational leadership, communications, or related field.

Knowledge of Microsoft Project.

Selection Criteria

One (1) year of direct experience with DSHS working in the same capacity as the

job description. 6-8 years of project management, quality management, public

health, social service, or related process or change management experience.

Education

Certifications (if required)

Documentation Required for submission
Resumes

Work Hours

Account Manager Name (Proposal Team)

Work authorization required
US Citizen Only

Relocation is accepted
No

Remote work
No

Additional Notes if any
Hybird.

Candidates need to be onsite for 3 days at the Agency facility

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