NWSS Performance Management Analyst

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SERVICE AREA: City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health

JOB OVERVIEW:

The National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS) Performance Management Analyst will support the implementation of the work plan milestones and manage the budget for all NWSS funding received at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. This work includes reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating grant budget processes, and assuring compliance with grant regulations as well as with generally accepted accounting principles, standards, and procedures. The NWSS Performance Management Analyst will work to provide necessary reporting on NWSS activities, collect documentation from partners as necessary for grant reporting, track expenditures, and create timelines for ensuring reporting is submitted on deadline.

• This position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional work after hours and on weekends to support NWSS activities.
• The position is grant-funded and is dependent on sustained grant funding.
• The position may require some travel and occasional participation in off-site functions.
• The position requires responding to public health emergencies and at times requires rapid turnaround of communications on short notice.
• This position reports directly to the Performance and Compliance Officer.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with processes related to Division of Disease Control grants, specifically CDC Epidemiology and Laboratory National Wastewater Surveillance System funding.
• Review invoices from partner sites, staffing agencies, and vendors to ensure accuracy and identify issues.
• Manage spreadsheets tracking budgets, staffing, invoicing, and other datasets with data collected from the Division of Disease Control and Public Health Laboratory.
• Support the completion of monthly and quarterly financial and performance reporting on NWSS activities.
• Manage data from a variety of sources to run reports and analytics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, including close attention to data and ability to drive accurate and timely completion of deliverables
• Ability to interact appropriately and effectively with a wide range of people
• Flexibility, professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines and planning timelines to ensure outside documentation is provided on time
• Equally comfortable working individually and within a team environment that emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration in a dynamic urban health environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including using formulas and reporting functions

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

• Bachelor’s degree in public health or a related field required
• Advanced degree preferred

SALARY:

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position comes with a comprehensive benefits package consisting of medical and dental coverage, paid sick, vacation, and personal time, and a retirement plan.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

At the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, we value health justice. Our work is guided by a commitment to all people’s health and humanity, and we recognize the impact that COVID-19 has on our city's diverse population. We are dedicated to building a staff that reflects the diversity of Philadelphia. We encourage applications from individuals who identify with one or more of the following groups:

• People of color 
• Individuals with disabilities
• LGBTQ
• First-generation college students
• Individuals from a family that has qualified for federal financial assistance
• Other historically underrepresented or marginalized groups
• Applicants who are originally from and live in the Philadelphia area are also strongly encouraged to apply. 

To apply, please submit the following: 

• A resume or CV 
• A cover letter that includes:
  • Your experience in or with Philadelphia, if any 
  • Your past or proposed contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion 

PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.