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City and County of San Francisco · 14 hours ago

Senior Planning Analyst (Program Support Analyst - 2917) - San Francisco Human Services Agency - Planning Division (162152)

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $152K/yr

3+ years exp

The City and County of San Francisco is seeking a Senior Planning Analyst for the Human Services Agency's Planning Division. This role involves performing complex planning, coordination, and analytical duties to support the agency's operations, including data analysis, project management, policy analysis, and reporting.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Performs complex data and programmatic analysis across programs and Departments to identify the needs of low-income San Franciscans, the intersection between the programs serving them, and the collective performance of those programs

Uses analytical programs, such as Microsoft Power BI, Stata, and Tableau, to conduct data and statistical analysis

Develops findings and actionable recommendations, informed by the Agency's operational context, to support programmatic and policy decisions by the Agency's executive leadership and program director

Coordinates project teams that span programs, divisions, Departments, and Agencies to facilitate and lead strategic initiatives

Develops shared project goals across stakeholders and coordinates successful implementation of policy, programmatic, and operational changes that accomplish shared strategic goals

Develops work plans that thoroughly describes the steps for reform and improvement of specific programs within the Agency

Conducts studies and evaluations to develop sound and reliable findings that can inform departmental and City policies related to poverty and guide future programming

Plans and conducts qualitative research, such as surveys, focus groups, and key informant interviews

Incorporates client and staff input into research projects by performing quantitative and qualitative research and using analytical skills

Analyzes and interprets existing, newly enacted, and proposed local, State and Federal legislation for Agency impact

Prepares data and other population and program information to support the development of legislative proposals led by the Agency's executive leadership and program directors to increase the efficacy of social service programs, address system gaps, and improve client experience

Presents findings and information in written narrative reports, data dashboards, and presentations that clearly communicate notable trends and relevant information

Develops materials to reflect the intended audience, such as the Agency's executive leadership and program directors, Agency staff and clients, elected officials and other City staff, the general public, or other stakeholders

Prepares or supports the development of regular reports required by local, State, and Federal rules

Attends meetings, conducts site visits, and presents within the Agency and for other government Agencies and the community

Represents the Agency to stakeholders, including community-based organizations, department commissions, the Mayor's Office, the Board of Supervisors and the Controller's Office, as needed

Qualification

Data AnalysisMicrosoft Power BIStataTableauProject ManagementQualitative ResearchQuantitative ResearchPolicy AnalysisStatistical ResearchTeam CoordinationCommunication SkillsAdaptabilityCritical Thinking

Required

Three (3) years of professional experience in a general administrative capacity of which two (2) years (4000 hours) are in the field of human services. This experience includes responsibility for functions such as budget administration, contract administration, program planning and policy development, or statistical research

Some positions require possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license

Preferred

Possession of a master's degree in social work, business administration, public administration or related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience as described above for all specialties