Ascension, LLC is seeking an experienced Public Health Program Implementation Analyst to support the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) in translating public health policies, strategic initiatives, and program objectives into executable operational plans, standardized procedures, and measurable program outcomes.

The ideal candidate possesses demonstrated experience in public health program implementation, operational planning, performance monitoring, and program evaluation within a state or local health department, federal health agency, healthcare organization, or public health consulting environment.

This professional serves as a critical bridge between public health program strategy and day-to-day operations, helping DPH establish implementation priorities, coordinate program activities, monitor service delivery, identify performance gaps, and recommend corrective actions that improve operational effectiveness.

Ascension seeks a resourceful, analytical, and organized professional who can work independently, manage competing priorities, collaborate with multidisciplinary stakeholders, and convert complex program requirements into practical, actionable solutions.

Position Summary

The Public Health Program Implementation Analyst provides analytical, operational, and program management support for the planning, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of public health programs and initiatives.

The contractor works with DPH program leadership, subject matter experts, operational personnel, and other stakeholders to assess program implementation readiness, establish structured workplans, develop operational procedures, evaluate service delivery, and monitor progress against established performance indicators.

The position requires an understanding of public health program operations, government service delivery environments, and the administrative processes necessary to execute public health initiatives effectively.

The successful candidate demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities, sound professional judgment, effective written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to identify operational inefficiencies and recommend sustainable improvements.

This is a part-time engagement requiring approximately 12 hours of professional services per week over an estimated 40-week assignment. Responsibilities and scheduling are adjusted according to client priorities, approved deliverables, and the applicable Statement of Work.

Key Responsibilities and Anticipated Activities

Public Health Program Implementation and Operational Planning

• Develop implementation plans translating public health program strategies, goals, and requirements into executable activities, schedules, and milestones.
• Coordinate implementation activities with program managers, operational staff, and relevant stakeholders.
• Establish workplans identifying responsible parties, resource needs, deliverables, dependencies, and target completion dates.
• Assess program implementation readiness and identify potential operational barriers.
• Recommend actionable strategies to improve implementation efficiency, program accessibility, and service delivery outcomes.
• Support the development and refinement of public health program operating models and administrative workflows.

Operational Procedures and Process Improvement

• Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), operational guidelines, process maps, and implementation documentation.
• Analyze existing program workflows to identify redundancies, inefficiencies, service gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Document current-state and future-state processes to support consistent service delivery.
• Recommend corrective measures to resolve operational bottlenecks and implementation challenges.
• Support the standardization of program activities and reporting procedures.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and operational guidance to program personnel.

Program Monitoring, Evaluation, and Performance Measurement

• Monitor implementation progress against approved workplans, milestones, and performance objectives.
• Develop and maintain program performance indicators, tracking tools, and status reports.
• Collect, validate, analyze, and summarize program implementation and service delivery data.
• Assess operational performance, service delivery effectiveness, and progress toward measurable program outcomes.
• Identify deviations from implementation plans and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Prepare findings, performance summaries, and management recommendations to support informed decision-making.
• Track corrective actions and evaluate their effectiveness in resolving identified performance gaps.

Stakeholder Coordination and Reporting

• Collaborate with DPH program managers, public health professionals, community partners, and other stakeholders as appropriate.
• Facilitate implementation discussions, working sessions, and operational review meetings.
• Prepare concise progress reports, presentation materials, and implementation updates for leadership.
• Communicate project risks, dependencies, and recommended mitigation strategies.
• Document stakeholder feedback and incorporate approved improvements into program implementation plans.
• Support coordination across program areas to improve consistency, accountability, and timely execution.