Project Manager Analytics Specialist II - Opioid Crisis Response

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Project Manager Analytics Specialist II - Opioid Crisis Response

Salary

$60,284.00 - $80,909.00 Annually

Location

Michigan, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

2025313111003NONMAYmm

Department

Mayor's Office

Opening Date

03/07/2025

Closing Date

3/23/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General

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Description

Position Description: Program Manager, Opioids Crisis Response

Mayor's Office

The City of Detroit is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and empathetic leader to serve as Program Manager overseeing the City’s opioids crisis response, including the use of funding from legal settlements with manufacturers and distributors of opioids medications. This is a unique opportunity for a strategic leader and strong manager to shape crucial programs across the City .

The Program Manager will :

• Coordinate opioid crisis response initiatives across all City departments;

• Lead planning and budgeting for use of the opioid settlement funds;

• Work closely with City departments to develop, scope, and implement programs that use the funding and

• Ensure that programs funded by the settlements complement other opioid crisis response initiatives and the broader suite of behavioral health programs in the City.

  The Program Manager will report to the city’s Director of Behavioral health and work closely with City departments , including Health, Fire, Police, and Housing and Revitalization .

  The City is using settlement funds toward targeted, strategic, and innovative programs that reduce overdose mortality, help individuals enter treatment or access harm reduction services, and support long-term recovery. Use of settlement funds will also complement City priorities in improving services for unhoused individuals and access to mental health resources.

Examples of Duties

The main duties of the Program Manager include ensuring program success by developing and executing measurable objectives , providing functional oversight of initiative s , managing the budget, and maintaining strong working relationships with City departments and external program partners and stakeholders .

Program Management of Opioids Crisis Response

• Coordinate and oversee the City's use of settlement funds from legal settlements with manufacturers and distributors of opioid medications.

• Manage an expected budget of roughly $ 4 – 5 million per year across all initiatives.

• Monitor revenue and expenditures for programs funded by the settlement funds and ensure strong financial stewardship.

• Work closely with City departments to develop, scope, and implement opioid crisis response initiatives . Work will include :

• Developing strategic priorities and working with department staff program design;

• Ensuring that program design reflects evidence-based practices and findings from data analysis;

• Drafting scopes of work for procurements and contracts;

• Project management to ensure timely progress in executing plans; and

• Ongoing monitoring of programs for continuous improvement and impact evaluation.

• Ensure that programs funded by the settlements align with the broader suite of behavioral health programs in the City through communication and coordination with other City programs, including for homelessness and mental health .

• Achieve program objectives by contributing information, research, data, and recommendations to inform strategic goals and plans .

• Accomplish operational process objectives by overseeing multiple project activities, information sharing, data collection, and visualization .

• Collaborate with City Departments and program partners, including by facilitating meetings, regular reporting, and presentations.

• Cultivate a team culture that is dedicated to achieving excellence in programming.

• Maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders and external partners.

  General Responsibilities of a Project Management & Analytics Specialist

• Manage project development and execution from inception to closure.

• Track and report project milestones and present project status reports to project sponsors , community members, and other relevant stakeholders .

• Assist with the implementation of organizational goals, initiatives , and plans.

• Drive fact-based decision-making at all levels within the organization.

• Analyze data from a variety of database sources and formats for research, systems, and report design.

• Assist stakeholders in understanding generated reports, outputs, and operational interfaces, and counsel them on the use of these reports to manage operations and inform policy decisions. Find ways to improve the functionality of reports or data analysis.

• Drive process improvement initiatives, including automation, on the processes/tools used to increase the capability and efficiency of reporting efforts.

• Present results of analyses concisely and effectively to ensure adoption.

• Produce summarization reports, outputs, and operational interfaces that present research findings to stakeholders.

• Provide recommendations for improving business results, operational efficiencies, and system experiences through in-depth analysis.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree with a major in project management, public policy, business, management, data analysis, organizational development, or a related field.

Project Manager & Analytics Specialist II ?– Advanced levels of responsibility and three to four (3-4) years of project management or data analytics experience.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Technical Requirements:

• Must take initiative, be a strong communicator, engage actively in discussion, and remain intellectually agile

• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills

• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team

• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational, communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan

• Interview: 70%

• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%

• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

• Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points

• Detroit Residency Credit: 15 point

LRD: 10/29/2024

PLEASE ATTACH AN UPDATED RESUME?WITH YOUR APPLICATION

*APPLICATIONS WITHOUT RESUMES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED*

Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the class. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Specific job duties may vary from position to position.

The City of Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other criteria prohibited by City, State, or Federal law.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

• Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.

• Dental

• Vision

INSURANCE

• Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.

• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

• Sick Leave

• Vacation

• Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;

• At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or

• At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.

• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);

• An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;

• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

01

Please indicate your highest level of education completed

• High School Diploma/GED

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• PhD/J.D.

• No Education experience

  02

  How many years experience do you have in project management or data analytics? PLEASE NOTE: YEARS OF EXPERIENCE MUST BE REFLECTED IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF THE APPLICATION.

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years of experience

• 3 to 5 years of experience

• 6 to 9 years of experience

• 10 or more years of experience

  03

  Explain in detail, your work experience as it relates to project coordination, project management and data analytics.

  04

  Explain in detail, your work experience as it relates to Opioid Overdose Epidemic.

  05

  Attach a copy of your cover letter, resume, and a list of your references to your online application.

• Yes, a copy has been attached to my online application.

• No, a copy was not attached to my online application.

  Required Question

Employer

City of Detroit

Address

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website

http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job

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