Project Analyst (PCN 06T003)

Welcome to the Department of Health

We'd be delighted to have you join our team. If you envision yourself in this role and are ready to start an exciting career with us, apply today!

About the Team

The Division of Public Assistance (DPA) is committed to promoting self-sufficiency and providing basic living expenses to Alaskans in need. We work for the common good of, and earn the respect of, the clients, families, and communities we serve. We honor cultural, geographic, and economic diversity and seek community involvement in our decisions and service delivery.

The DPA is devoted to developing and sustaining a quality workforce by developing staff and encouraging career advancement within the agency. We foster growth and learning, believing that you can begin your career in an entry-level position, work your way through the ranks, across program lines, and into other units across the division.

About the Role

As a Project Analyst, you will serve as a key contributor in the Eligibility Modernization Office (EMO), supporting complex system modernization and business transformation initiatives. You will work closely with program leadership, technical teams, and vendors to lead stakeholder discovery, translate business, policy, and technical needs into clear requirements, and evaluate system and process designs.

You will play a central role in planning and supporting testing, implementation, data validation, and project reporting, ensuring that deliverables meet defined acceptance criteria. This role also supports security and compliance activities, maintains authoritative project documentation, and provides leadership within Agile/Scrum teams to help ensure project outcomes align with organizational goals.

You will work with a tech-forward team that is geographically distributed, collaborating virtually with colleagues and contractors across Alaska and the U.S.

Location and Eligibility

This position is open to Alaskan residents only. Please check the residency definition to determine if you qualify. The position is currently located in Anchorage, but may be in Anchorage, Juneau, or Wasilla, depending upon the location of the most qualified candidate.

Hiring Process and Application Instructions

To apply, you must submit your application through the Workplace Alaska website or via a hard copy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal, you must use a Workplace Alaska online or hard-copy application to apply successfully.

Supplemental Questions: For your application to be evaluated, you must answer the Supplemental Questions. The State of Alaska uses four proficiency levels (Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery) to measure competence. You must rate your proficiency level for each competency listed.

Required Documentation:

• References: At the time of the interview, please provide three (3) professional references, one of whom must be your current or most recent supervisor.
• Education: Copies of academic transcripts (unofficial is okay) are required to verify that you meet minimum qualification competencies. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview.
• Foreign Education: If your education was completed in a foreign college or university, you must provide evidence that the credentials have been evaluated by a private organization specializing in foreign educational credentials and deemed equivalent to U.S. education programs.
• Work Experience: A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met. You must document work experience directly in the application, including employer name, job title, employment dates, and full-time/part-time status.

Note: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application. Noting "see resume or CV" may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete.

Equal Opportunity

The State of Alaska is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services should contact the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations or call the Alaska Relay at 711.

Contact Information

For specific information about the position, feel free to contact the hiring manager:

• Name/Title: Caleb Budd / Administrative Officer
• Email: caleb.budd@alaska.gov

For assistance with the application process, questions regarding application submission, or system operation errors, please contact the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465-4095 (Juneau area).

Additional Resources

• Welcome to DPA Video: Watch here
• Job Class Description: View Project Analyst class specs
• Application Help: Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" page