Title:  Contracts and Business Analyst (Public Health)

DUTY STATEMENT:

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, the ability to work productively and professionally as a member of a team or work group and to interact appropriately with internal and external contacts, are basic requirements of all positions at Arapahoe County. Supports the County's strategic plan and goals.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

The Contracts and Business Analyst collaborates and supports the execution of contracts, tracks, and maintains information regarding legislation that impacts department operations and serves as process administrator of all department policies and procedures. The position performs high level operational and business research and analyses and provides recommendations.

DUTIES:

• Plans, organizes, and drives implementation and coordination of various special projects, contract administration, programs and services involving diverse business operations under the direction of the Finance and Administrative Division Director.
• Confers with other departments, officials, consultants and explains contract process, policies and procedures, business processes and procedures.
• Coordinates, advises and directs activities concerned with contract approval process for the Public Health Department.
• Works with County Attorney for final documentation of all department contracts before final approval is achieved.
• Tracks and maintains records on all department representatives legislative and policy outreach.
• Serves as the administrator for department policy development, finalization, placement and employee accessibility as well as maintenance of division policies, procedures, rates, rules, regulations, forms, notices and webpage content.
• With Finance Purchasing, facilitates and acts as point person for department’s Request for Proposals.
• Prepares and presents complex financial data in a clear, understandable, logical manner for presentation to staff, senior management, constituents, and the Board of Health.

REQUIREMENTS:

Emergency Preparedness and Response

• Responds, as required, to support public health emergencies, incidents, and events. Employee participates in all exercises and drills on emergency preparedness and response, as required. Completes trainings identified as appropriate for this level employee and initiates corrective actions and responses pursuant to Federal, State, and Local laws, statutes, and regulations.
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Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Assimilates complicated information and demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to adjust to changing priorities and criterion.
• Maintains active working knowledge of leadership and communication techniques and methods. Project management skills, contract administration, development of timelines, resource requisitions, critical milestone estimate / progress, status reporting, government financial analytical applications and practices.
• Acquires and retains thorough knowledge of supervisors’ area of responsibility.
• Maintains active, working knowledge of current principles of computerized accounting, budget development and systems, process management, business office operations, government financial analytical applications and practices, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Effectively performs highly accurate, intricate, detail-oriented work with the utmost quality, timeliness, and dependability.

Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG):

• Accountability
• Accessibility
• Inclusivity
• Integrity

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field
• 5+ years experience in governmental accounting or finance
• Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job will be considered

Preferred Education and Experience:
Masters Degree

Pre-Employment Additional Requirements:
Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is generally confined to a standard office environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

 The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.

• Spends 90% of the time sitting and 10% of the time either standing or walking.
• Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 20 lbs.
• Occasionally uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 20 lbs.
• Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties.
• Verbal and auditory capacity enabling constant interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, and similar; and in public meetings and personal interactions.
• Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery or equipment.
• Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer or other work-related equipment.

Definitions:

• Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.
• Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
• Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.