Business Analyst 2

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has an exciting opportunity within the Public Health & Safety Division.

Our mission at DPHHS is to improve and protect the health, well-being, and self-reliance of all Montanans throughout every stage of their life. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. Whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience, DPHHS has the opportunity for you!

The Public Health Accreditation Coordinator is a Management Analyst located in the Public Health System Improvement Office (PHSIO) and is responsible for: conducting analysis work on policies and procedures and recommending changes to improve the quality of public health services; supporting Quality Improvement and Performance Management strategies; providing professional support services to the PHSD programs and to local and Tribal health departments; and coordinating accreditation and reaccreditation processes and evaluating state-wide accreditation preparedness. This position does not directly supervise other personnel.

What We Can Offer You

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Visit the Health Care and Benefits Division for more information at https://benefits.mt.gov/. In addition to employee benefits, there are a wide range of advancement opportunities within the largest state agency in Montana.

What You Can Offer Us

• Experience leading and coordinating successful internal quality improvement and performance improvement methodologies with specific knowledge of the Plan, Do, Study, Act quality improvement process and the Public Health Performance Management System.


• Knowledge of public health management practices, policy, programs, initiatives, and functions.


• Ability to train various quality improvement and performance improvement methodologies with particular emphasis on the Plan, Do, Study, Act method.


• Exemplary written and oral communication skills to include presentations and comprehensive analysis reporting on public health issues related to continuous quality improvement.


• Meet minimum qualifications:
  
  • Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business management, public health, education or behavioral/social sciences and five years of experience working for a state, local, or tribal health department on programmatic activities OR a graduate degree in public health or related field and three years of experience working for a state, local, or tribal health department on programmatic activities.
    
  • Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  
  

For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact Cole Gruensfelder at [email protected].

How to Apply

Submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the “relevant document” box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position.

• Resume


• Cover Letter


• References

To be considered for any DPHHS position, applicants must complete and submit their application online, and upload any required documents. Successful applicants are required to successfully pass all DPHHS specific background check(s) relevant to each position. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

First initial screening of applicants will take place on September 1, 2022.