[Remote] Program Management Analyst - Homeless Programs

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The County of Ventura is committed to addressing homelessness through effective management and collaboration. The Program Management Analyst will support, evaluate, and promote compliance with policies and best practices aimed at preventing and ending homelessness in Ventura County.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes existing procedures and systems to determine conformance with evidence-based practices to prevent and end homelessness, promotes, and encourages systems change to accomplish strategic initiatives and monitors progress to promote positive outcomes in support of both the County Board of Supervisors and the Countywide Continuum of Care policies and objectives
• Establishes and facilitates effective relationships with stakeholders including funding agencies, community partners, cities, County departments/agencies and homeless service providers by building trust and rapport
• Administers State, federal and local homelessness funding, including objectively soliciting and analyzing applications, generating, and administering contracts, monitoring activities and processing requests for reimbursement
• Uses data to address and guide decision making, allocate resources and improve accountability
• Serves as staff to the Ventura County Continuum of Care including supporting the Board and standing committees, overseeing the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) homeless count, responding to annual funding competitions, and complying with federal requirements of the HUD CoC program
• Assists with submittal of Federal and State performance and expenditure reports
• Supports the implementation of the Homeless Management Information System and Coordinated Entry System to accurately gauge performance and outcomes
• Advance’s partnerships and collaborations to increase housing opportunities and services including expanding coordinated street outreach and implementing a regional strategy for responding to encampments of persons living unsheltered
• Provides objective counsel, guidance and policy recommendations based upon informed analysis to maximize efficient use of limited resources
• Works with consultants to ensure contracted work is completed on time and within budget
• Performs other duties related to special projects and initiatives as assigned

Skills

• Extensive experience in government programs, and/or business administration, and finance, which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Completion of a Bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration, Finance, Social Work or a closely related field and five (5) or more years of experience working in the field of homelessness and/or managing federal grant funding, some of which includes supervisory experience
• Excellent written communication skills must be demonstrated in the completion of the employment application and supplemental questionnaire
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams, and other software necessary for reporting and presentation
• Demonstrated ability to provide good and sound judgement
• Willing and able to conduct in-person and virtual presentations
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid California Driver License
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Working knowledge of the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)

Benefits

• Annual Leave - The candidate selected for this position will earn 208 hours per year, increasing to 288.08 hours after 5 years of service, 296.14 hours after 10 years of service, and 304.20 hours after 15 years of service.
• Annual Leave Redemption - The ability to "cash in" or redeem up to 100 hours of Annual Leave per year which increases to 200 hours in 2027.
• Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions. Following five (5) years of continuous County service, an additional 2% non-elective contribution will be made to the 401(k) plan.
• Health Plans – You are afforded a flexible credit allowance of up to $26,626 annually for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Employees may also participate in the Flexible Spending Accounts which increase their spending power by reimbursing them with pre-tax dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.
• Pension Plan - Both the County and you contribute to the County's Retirement Plan and to Social Security. If eligible, you may establish reciprocity with other public retirement systems such as PERS.
• Holidays - 13 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.
• Additional Benefits: Professional Memberships, Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Wellness Program.

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