ProgramProject Analyst

Job Description :

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on issues critical to the regions success including growth and development transportation water resources services for older adults and workforce solutions. ARC is dedicated to unifying the regions collective resources to prepare the metropolitan area for a prosperous future. This is done through professional planning initiatives the provision of objective information and the involvement of the community in collaborative partnerships.

ARC is seeking a skilled and motivated individual with knowledge experience and interest in shaping our regions talent supply by assisting the Workforce Solutions department analyze the performance and impact of regional workforce development strategies. The Program Analyst will be part of the Workforce Solutions team which helps implement the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) through the Atlanta Regional Workforce Development Board. This position will inform and sometimes manage performance data of workforce development programs coordinate with regional partners and stakeholders to advance solutions to regional workforce needs and identify opportunities to improve the quality of workforce program service delivery.

The ideal candidate will be a professional with experience in researching and analyzing data and providing recommendations based on thoughtful analysis of objectives and constraints. They will be a detail-oriented project manager who can juggle multiple competing projects deadlines and timelines. The ideal candidate will be able to collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather input solicit feedback and gain buy-in for process improvement initiatives. The position requires a team-oriented individual who is also driven to work in an innovative and challenging subject area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provides logistical support to programs including supporting meetings through minute taking scheduling meetings plans and coordinates program and / or event logistics; updates policies and procedures and / or operational manuals; tracks program outcomes and performance measures;
• Compiles data and information; analyzes information; identifies best practices and trends; prepares reports correspondence presentations and other program materials; writes formats and edits documents; and generates and distributes reports and databases;
• Documents and reports department major project initiatives (MIPs) and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Assist in documenting and improving the workflows intake processes and service delivery models. Help identify and implement improvements in data collection and reporting workflows.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying gaps recommending solutions and monitoring implementation.
• Coordinate with partners to collect review and upload data to meet state and federal reporting requirements.
• Assists with implementation of program activities including researching and developing materials; responds to questions / issues complaints regarding program activities; coordinates and conducts training development of materials and training logistics;
• Attends and participates in meetings with stakeholders participants and program staff;
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned to support agency goals and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in business or public administration human services or directly related field and one year of related experience which may include internship experience.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Required Knowledge Skills Abilities and Competencies :

Additional Information

About ARC :

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on issues critical to the regions success including growth and development transportation water resources services for older adults and workforce solutions. ARC is dedicated to unifying the regions collective resources to prepare the metropolitan area for a prosperous future. This is done through professional planning initiatives the provision of objective information and the involvement of the community in collaborative partnerships.

ARC Strategic Framework

Vision ONE great REGION

Mission Statement

The Atlanta Regional Commission fosters thriving communities for all within the Atlanta region through collaborative data-informed planning and investments.

Our Goals

Our Core Values

Excellence A commitment to doing our best and going above and beyond in every facet of our work allowing for innovative practices and actions to be created while ensuring our agencys and our colleagues success.

Equity We represent a belief that there are some things which people should have that there are basic needs that should be fulfilled that burdens and rewards should not be spread too divergently across the community and that policy should be directed with impartiality fairness and justice towards these ends.

Integrity In our conduct communication and collaboration with each other and the regions residents we will act with consistency honesty transparency fairness and accountability within and across each of our responsibilities and functions.

Application Process :

The Atlanta Regional Commission is looking for individuals who enjoy working in a public service environment where the mission is to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the Atlanta serves as a forum where leaders come together to discuss and act on issues of regionwide consequence so it is important that our staff share the public entrepreneurial spirit that defines ARC.

As an Equal Opportunity EmployerARC does not discriminate on the basis of race color age national origin sex religion or disability.

For questions about recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application interview or testing process please contact ARC at or Human Resources via email at .

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Project / Program Management,Program Management,Data Collection,Military Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Earned Value Management,Sharepoint,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Financial Management,Contracts

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 60205 - 101443