Job Description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Health Service Regulation

Job Classification Title

Certificate Of Need Project Analyst (NS)

Position Number

60053836

Grade

NC16

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The Certificate of Need Project Analyst reviews and analyzes Certificate of Need (CON) applications proposing new health services and prepares detailed written findings to conditionally approve or deny requests based on statutory criteria and regulations.

This position drafts written responses to provider inquiries regarding the applicability of CON requirements for planned health care transactions. Work includes monitoring the development and progress of approved CON projects and defending project decisions in administrative hearings. The role operates within the Healthcare Planning and Certificate of Need Section and supports statewide regulatory oversight of health service expansion.

Key Duties Include:

• Review and analyze Certificate of Need applications proposing new health services for compliance with statutory CON criteria.
• Prepare detailed written findings recommending conditional approval or denial of CON applications.
• Draft written responses to provider inquiries regarding the applicability of CON requirements.
• Monitor approved CON projects to ensure development aligns with the parameters of the issued certificate.
• Defend decisions in administrative hearings through presentation of analyses and regulatory interpretations.
• Analyze regulatory and statutory language relevant to proposed health care services and transactions.
• Evaluate assumptions, methodologies, and supporting documentation included in CON applications.
• Review complex financial statements submitted by health care providers to support project justification.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal formats to articulate regulatory positions.
• Manage multiple concurrent CON reviews and related projects through effective prioritization and attention to detail.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $57,983.00 - $101,470.00

Recruitment Range: $57,983.00 - $71,632.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Demonstrated experience applying general understanding of healthcare delivery systems, strategic planning processes, and the regulatory environment governing healthcare facilities at both the state and federal levels.
• Proven skill analyzing and interpreting complex assumptions, methodologies, and regulatory or statutory language in support of Certificate of Need review activities.
• Strong proficiency evaluating and interpreting complex financial statements to support project justification and regulatory determinations.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills demonstrated through clear, concise, and well‑supported articulation of analytical findings and regulatory positions.
• Documented success managing numerous diverse projects simultaneously through effective prioritization, efficient time management, attention to detail, and advanced use of Microsoft Word and Excel, with intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Access.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

This Position Is Eligible For A Hybrid Work Option

About the Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR):

The Division of Health Service Regulation oversees medical, mental health and adult care facilities, emergency medical services, and local jails. We check to see that people receiving care in these facilities are safe and receive appropriate care. We make certain that medical buildings are built only when there is a need for them.

About the Healthcare Planning and Certificate of Need Section:

The Healthcare Planning and Certificate of Need Section supports the North Carolina State Health Coordinating Council in the development of the annual State Medical Facilities Plan to make certain that health care facilities and medical equipment are developed only when needed.

Compensation and Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

Visit the website for State Benefits.

Supplemental Contact Information:

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders.  We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.  For more information about DHHS:  https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved.  We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.   Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers.
• If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.
• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.
• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account.  Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.
• For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. 
• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation.  If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

CONTACT INFORMATION 

If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Master's degree from an appropriately accredited institution in Health Administration, Public Health, Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Juris Doctorate or Certified Public Accountant, and two years of experience in health care financing, health care administration, program evaluation, or closely related field

OR

Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of the above experience

OR

An equivalent combination of training and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Tresha Walker

Contact:

DHHS Workday Support Form