Planning Analyst (Closes 11/2)

Overview

The Office of Strategy & Planning (OSP) turns [DHS priorities](https://www.alleghenycounty.us/files/assets/county/v/9/services/dhs/documents/state-of-human-services/2026-acdhs-strategic-initiatives.pdf.pdf) into action. OSP tackles complex, high-priority issues across the department by evaluating options, developing recommendations, and moving decisions into implementation.

The Planning Analyst plays a key role in that work—making sense of complex information, developing evidence-based recommendations, bringing stakeholders together, and driving important projects forward. The role combines analysis, project leadership, strategic communication, and stakeholder engagement.

_This is a project management and analysis role, not a technical data analyst or data science position. Coding and statistical modeling are not core responsibilities._

What You’ll Do

• Lead high-priority, high-visibility projects from planning through implementation, managing timelines, deliverables, contributors, and risks.

• Analyze program, provider, and financial data to identify issues, evaluate options, and inform decisions.
• Research policy, programs, funding, and promising practices and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Develop and present recommendations to DHS leadership, using data, research, financial information, and stakeholder input to support decision-making.
• Bring stakeholders together across DHS, government agencies, providers, and community organizations to navigate competing priorities and move work forward.
• Develop critical work products, including plans, budgets, grant proposals, reports, procurements, and leadership briefings.

What We’re Looking For

Strong candidates will demonstrate:

• Analytical judgment and the ability to synthesize data, research, financial information, and stakeholder perspectives into clear recommendations.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to make complex information accessible to different audiences.
• Project leadership, including experience managing multiple priorities, coordinating contributors, and delivering work with limited supervision.
• Strong facilitation and relationship-building skills, including the ability to build trust, navigate disagreement, and drive groups toward decisions.
• Curiosity and problem-solving ability, with the capacity to quickly understand unfamiliar issues and bring structure to complex problems.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least two years of professional experience in planning, program development, project management, policy, or a related field.

A master’s degree and experience in human services, public policy, government, finance or public-sector programs are preferred.

Why DHS?

Allegheny County DHS serves more than 200,000 residents each year and works with more than 300 community-based organizations to support people across the county.

At DHS, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Work on problems that matter. Your work can influence programs, investments, and services that affect residents across Allegheny County.
• Work at the intersection of strategy and execution. OSP connects department priorities to strategic planning, funding, grants, procurement, intergovernmental affairs, and cross-department initiatives.
• Use evidence to improve government. DHS uses research, data, technology, and program evaluation to inform decisions and strengthen services.
• Grow while doing meaningful work. We want talented people with different experiences and perspectives to build their skills, take ownership, and contribute their best work.

To Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter customized to this position. Your cover letter should tell us why you’re interested in the role and how your experience prepares you to succeed in it.

_Employment: The selected candidate will work with the Allegheny County Department of Human Services and will be employed by Community Family Advocates._