Summary: The Analyst, Performance Excellence will support the development and implementation of ASTHO’s organizational content strategy and capacity building/technical assistance (CB/TA) frameworks. The analyst will support the work of the Director, Performance Excellence in supporting and improving ASTHO’s performance and internal collaboration.

Principal Functions:

• Monitor submissions into ASTHO’s CB/TA initiation processes and follow up with programmatic and functional teams as appropriate.
• Support the development of ASTHO’s content strategy and maintain ASTHO’s organizational content calendar.
• Lead activities related to tracking product development timelines and product alignment with ASTHO’s strategic priorities.
• Support the development and adoption of standards around key ASTHO capacity building and technical assistance activities.
• Support new staff orientations on CB/TA and processes for product and activity development.
• Contribute to the development of a monthly CB/TA digest showcasing staff products and activities.
• Support the development of quarterly reports on planned content.
• Support efforts such as staff focus groups on capacity building/technical assistance needs
• Build and develop relationships across ASTHO teams and serve as a resource for performance excellence across the organization.
• Support staff use of quality/performance improvement system/tools to improve effectiveness and efficiency across ASTHO.
• Collaborate across the Performance Excellence team to advance the team’s goals.
• Perform administrative tasks as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; master’s degree in a related field preferred.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience working for or with state/territorial or local health agencies, public health and/or membership associations preferred.
• Ability to translate and disseminate information to various groups and audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to work and communicate effectively with a variety of colleagues, partners, funders, and members.
• Ability to think critically and creatively about complex systems, and exercise sound judgement in recommending and implementing solutions.
• Comfort working independently and in a team environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Project management experience and/or knowledge of quality improvement preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including MS Word and Excel; basic knowledge of other relevant software preferred.