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Management Analyst IV

Abacus, Austin, Texas, us, 78716


Job Title Management Analyst IV Client Company/Dept. Name The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) ddress DSHS Central Campus, 1100 W. 49th Street City Name ustin State Name TX-Texas Zip Code If others (Address) 78756 Duration of the project Project Start Date September 1, 2024 Project End Date ugust 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 aposition to work in partnership with agency divisions and programs to lead projects atvarious levels of completion, monitoring the progress and schedule of projects andcommunicating with project stakeholders, management, and other relevant parties.Serves as a team lead and project manager to develop and carry out initiatives toenhance services, promote program innovation, and assess and improve programoperations and business processes. Projects are expected to relate primarily to COVID19 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; leadingmeetings; driving projects/tasks to completion; tying actions to metrics (such ashours); managing responsibility for the performance of the project teams.Developing all the required project documentation including plans to managethe project integration, scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources,communications, risk, procurement, changes, and stakeholders'communications.•(20%) Leading, planning, and managing multiple projects while providingcommunication 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 processesthroughout the lifecycle of the project.•(15%) Ensuring there is an ongoing common understanding of the projectobjectives by all stakeholders by providing leadership, consultation, andoversight. Communicating readiness and project status to key stakeholders bycoordinating regular meetings.•(10%) Coaching and mentoring agile teams to ensure all projects deliver thedesired 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, publicffairs, organizational leadership, communications, or related field.•Knowledge of Microsoft Project.Selection CriteriOne (1) year of direct experience with DSHS working in the same capacity as thejob description. 6-8 years of project management, quality management, publichealth, social service, or related process or change management experience. Education Certifications (if required) Documentation Required for submission Resumes Work Hours ccount Manager Name (Proposal Team) Work authorization required US Citizen Only Relocation is accepted No Remote work No dditional Notes if any Hybird. Candidates need to be onsite for 3 days at the Agency facility