WIC Evaluation Manager

DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICESThe Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s children and adults. Our mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy, and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules, flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career, from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package, including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program, where eligible employees can receive up to $437.50 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.WIC Evaluation ManagerJob Location:Address:150 North 18th AvenuePhoenix, Arizona 85007Posting Details:Salary: $77,000 Grade: 24This Posting is for Current Internal ADHS Applicants ONLY.Job Summary:This position serves as the administrator of the Bureau of Nutrition and Physical Activity (BNPA) evaluation programs and is responsible for overall management and supervision of evaluation activities within BNPA. As a senior level evaluator, performs supervisory and advanced professional analytical work in surveillance, needs assessment, program evaluation, management reporting, and modeling data to assess impact of potential program changes. Provides guidance to the evaluation team on best practices and direction for research and data related efforts within BNPA. Oversees and conducts advanced-level data management and analysis to inform policy decisions and monitor the effectiveness of cost containment mechanisms in the WIC program. Reviews and conducts literature reviews. Summarizes findings from literature and data analysis into policy briefs. Describes bureau progress in meeting its goals and objectives in major USDA programs for the WIC and SNAP-Ed state plans, as well as other programs and grants across the bureau. Reviews work products of peers and formulates plans for improvements. Provides technical assistance to bureau and office chiefs, program managers, and external stakeholders, including WIC directors and community partners. Participates in writing grants and other funding proposals. Represents BNPA within ADHS for shared data sets with other bureaus. Employee will be expected to make independent decisions and judgments based on their professional education, programmatic experience and training; this position maintains and shares information and data of a very confidential nature. This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (# days per week in the office/hoteling).ORThis position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.Job Duties:Serves as the administrator and evaluator for research studies and data analysis within BNPA. Develops and administers surveys, analyzes data, presents results to program managers and to other internal and external stakeholders.Manage and direct subordinate staff (work assignments, setting priorities, hiring, discipline, providing training, approving leave requests, and preparing evaluations). Provide technical assistance to subordinate staff on best practices and application for research and data analysis functions.Provides technical assistance and data to internal and external stakeholders related to performance measurement and evaluation. Develops impact assessment and provides data to managers throughout the bureau to assist in decision-making. Reviews and conducts literature reviews. Represents BNPA within ADHS for shared data sets with other bureaus. Provides input in the the design and use of databases and the design and management of data from a variety of sources, including the BRFSS, US Census, YRBS, hospital discharge database, and birth certificates.Evaluates performance against goals and objectives to inform strategic planning. Participates in writing grants and other funding proposals. Other duties as assigned as related to the position (typically 5% - 10%).Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):Knowledge of : Performance Measurement and Management, needs assessment, study design, data management, and statistical analysis. Master’s degree with a focus in a behavioral science or in public health and 2 years’ work experience in the field of public health or a Bachelor's degree with coursework in epidemiology, health education, biostatistics, or a related field and at least three years of professional experience in applied public health practice.Considerable independent judgment and advanced knowledge of applied epidemiology for public health practice. Knowledge of managerial techniques and personnel policies and procedures. Advanced knowledge of principles of qualitative and quantitative research methodology, strategic planning, and program evaluation. WIC experience preferred.- Knowledge of Performance Management (PM), and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologiesSkill: Skills and abilities in work management and work leadership; oral and written communication; interpersonal relations, as applied to contacts with representatives of other governmental and community organizations. Conducting scientific studies and analysis to identify trends in health and wellness. Supervision, program planning and administration, contract/budget monitoring, and grant writing. Public health surveillance, computerized database management, data analysis, program evaluation, literature search, effective verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.Experience using SAS, SPSS, or ArcGIS highly desired.Ability: Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discriminationSelective Preference(s):Masters degree in public health or a science-related field and five years of experience in applied public health. Advanced degree of public health may substitute for two years of professional experience in applied public health. Pre-Employment Requirements:Driver's License. If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).Benefits:The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including: − Affordable medical and dental insurance plans− Paid vacation and sick time− Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).− 10 paid holidays per year − Wellness program and plans− Life insurance− Short/long-term disability insurance − Defined retirement plan − Award winning Infant at Work program− Credit union membership− Transit subsidy− ADHS Student Assistance Pilot ProgramBy providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits pageRetirement:To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will make a contribution to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words, you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27 week wait period for contributions to begin.
Contact Us:The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing us at [email protected]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.Originally posted on Himalayas

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