Quality Assurance Coordinator (Management Analyst III)

This position supports the management for School Readiness/Access & Family Partnerships, and the Ready Region Capital Area (RRCA). Participates as a member of the RRCA management team to establish priorities, provide guidance and direction on administrative matters to Ready Region staff, and works closely with staff to ensure that administrative resources and support are accessible and available to address program area needs. Provides direct supervision to staff in the Quality Assurance and Data Unit of RRCA. Collects and analyzes various local, regional, and state data sets, develops reports and presentations, and uses data to assist with development of program, unit, local, and regional goals. Coordinates regional program initiatives within Early Childhood Programs and Services (ECPS) Division, other departments and community programs. Oversees development and implementation of all policies, procedures and program reviews, including local state and federal for the Ready Regions Capital Area. Works in collaboration with the RRCA management team with program audits and grant applications within the department. Monitors and reports progress on process and outcomes of services and initiatives related to Ready Regions Capital Area. Works under general direction of the School Readiness Program Manager, Child Care Program Administrator II (CCPA II).

Note: The assigned functional areas of the position are data analysis, data management, data sharing, and/or program coordination/management.

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)
Independently designs, develops, and coordinates ongoing department programs and special projects;
Performs a wide range of professional-level management work for more than one broad administrative function including complex analysis and diverse project management in a lead capacity;
Coordinates and manages the work of administrative, para-professional, and/or professional-level staff in the day-to-day activities of selected projects. Plans, organizes, and coordinates changes to the policies, procedures, or processes related to multiple administrative functions (financial, procurement, budget, human resources, contract or grants administration, information technology systems, etc.);
Plans and conducts or oversees studies or research activities to ensure program quality, determine unmet needs or ensure efficacy of existing programs;
Provides guidance, recommendations, and advice to departmental managers;
Serves on committees, task forces, and management teams to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of existing management/administrative systems;
Writes, edits, and finalizes reports and presentations and presents findings and recommendations to department senior managers.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an-all inclusive list).
Considerable knowledge of mission, goals, and objectives of the organizational unit, program, or activities to which incumbent is assigned;
Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques relating to the functional area of business operation (e.g. personnel, budgeting and financial management, contract administration and management);
Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques governing management, organization, operations and programmatic services;
Ability to identify possible solutions for solving business problems;
Ability to evaluate proposals and solutions in terms of benefits, costs, and overall impact on the project, program, or organization;
Ability to make oral presentations to department management, other departments, or the public;
Ability to write detailed, accurate reports, grants, or solicitations for pertinent areas of administration;
Ability to use word processing and presentation software to prepare documents, and to use spreadsheet and statistical analysis software packages to store, manipulate, analyze and present data;
Ability to supervise and train staff;
Ability to lead assigned employees, including delegating and reviewing work assignments, providing coaching and guidance, monitoring and evaluating performance, and supporting training and development planning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
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Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in field related to the assigned functional area; Plus four years of professional work experience with in the functional area.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a Child Protective Services Registry check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extensive experience in analyzing data, report writing, program implementation and management.
• Experience working in the Early Childhood Education field across sectors with multiple agencies.
• Knowledge of Early Childhood programs and initiatives.
• Experience working with community-based organizations, non-profits, and early childhood programs.
• Experience utilizing technology systems, collaboration software tools, and web-based applications in a human services environment.
• Project management experience.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.