Remote Forecasting Analyst Jobs in Delaware (NOW HIRING)

Introduction

Make a Difference with DHSS\r\nOur mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.\r\nWe offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.\r\nFor more information, please visit https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ today!\r\n

Summary Statement

Join the Division of Social Services as a Management Analyst II! In this position, you'll collect and analyze the statistical data from the division's management, programs, and policies and procedures to support the State Agency Conference Unit. Using the data, you'll determine cost efficiencies, assigning cases as needed, assist in determining if corrective action is needed, and ensure compliance with goals and objectives. This will also involve support of recommendation developments to management.\r\n

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Reports to an administrative or technical superior and works under well defined policies.\r\n Review and analyzes managerial practices and procedures including organization, procedural techniques, decision making, communications, staffing and management controls within a division.\r\n Reviews and interprets applicable Federal and State directives, instructions and guidelines and recommends operational changes for compliance.\r\n Participates in studies in which needs and problems are identified, objectives are clarified and defined and alternate approaches are explored and assessed.\r\n Performs short-and long-term analysis for use in revisions and modification of operational programs and policies. \r\n May involve instructing training courses as required.\r\n Evaluates statistical data and may forecast resources and operating costs.\r\n Monitors services provided by agency staff and/or outside agencies for operational and fiscal compliance with departmental, state and federal rules and regulations and/or to determine if services meet operational goals and objectives.\r\n Writes proposals, procedural manuals, special and routine reports.\r\n Contacts include internal and external agencies regarding, fiscal, operational and managerial adherence to state, department and division rules and regulations.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Management Analyst II\r\nApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Six months experience in conducting studies which includes evaluating operations, programs, services, policies and procedures to determine efficiency, effectiveness, whether goals and objectives are met and compliance with laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.\r\n Six months experience in descriptive statistics such as the mean, median, mode or standard deviation.\r\n Six months experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.\r\n Six months experience in narrative report writing.\r\n Knowledge of designing studies which includes determining study goals and objectives, information needed, data sources, sampling and collection methods.\r\n Knowledge of making recommendations for continuation or changes to operations, programs, services, policies or procedures based on findings.\r\n Knowledge of inferential statistics such as correlation, t-tests, f-tests or analysis of variance.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Additional Posting Information

The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Telework according to the State of Delaware's Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. This will be a remote position. More information will be shared at the time of interview.\r\n\r\n\r\nThis is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.\r\n

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to ourJob Seeker Resources.\r\nDHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.\r\nAll new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.\r\n

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.\r\nOnce you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the "My Applications" tab atStateJobs.Delaware.gov.\r\n

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.\r\nIndividuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visitingdelawarerelay.com.\r\nIf you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email jobs@delaware.gov.\r\nThe State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.\r\n