Senior Accountability Analyst

Role Responsibilities

The QAA Unit is looking for a highly motivated and skilled Senior Accountability Analyst to contribute to shaping strategic accountability frameworks that underpin the Ministry’s commitment to delivering quality services to Albertans.

Reporting to the Manager, Quality Assurance (QA), the Senior Accountability Analyst has the following key responsibilities:

•    Lead accountability-focused analyses through rigorous research and partner engagement to inform evidence-based frameworks, processes, and recommendations aligned with Ministry QA priorities.
•    Support and design capacity-building initiatives across the Ministry to enhance accountability and performance management understanding.
•    Collaborate with ministry partners to develop robust, methodologically sound approaches to monitoring and evaluating ALSS priority initiatives.
•    Manage projects independently, providing technical expertise and guidance on strategic accountability approaches including the implementation and maintenance of the Ministry’s Performance Management Framework (PMF).
•    Actively participate in cross-ministry working groups focused on evaluation, outcomes, and continuous improvement.
•    Prepare clear, insightful reports and briefings for both internal and external stakeholders.
•    Develop and sustain strong internal and external relationships to align accountability initiatives with partner needs and Ministry strategic priorities.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Drive for Results: Takes ownership and delegates responsibility to achieve goals aligned with APS values and the best interests of Albertans.

Creative Problem Solving: Collaborates openly to solve problems, encourage creative thinking, and develop innovative solutions.

Build Collaborative Environments: Promotes cross-functional collaboration, proactively addresses conflict, and fosters open communication and recognition of others.

Develop Self and Others: Fosters team growth by promoting emerging methods, shared learning, and personalized development.

Agility: Leads change effectively by anticipating risks, supporting others, and staying focused on goals amid uncertainty.

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standards:
•    University graduation in a related field (e.g., social sciences, public administration, education) plus four (4) years of progressively responsible related experience. 
•    Demonstrated experience in applied social research, evaluation, and/or performance management and accountability. 
•    Experience in contract and project management. 
•    Demonstrated experience working across all levels of government. 

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
•    1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
•    1 year of experience for 1 year of education. 

Master’s Degree in a related field is preferred. 

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday – Friday

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees:
•    Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
•    Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
•    Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
•    Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
•    Leadership and mentorship programs.