Cross-System Prevention Coordinator (Management Analyst III)

Salary : $80,776.80 - $141,359.50 Annually
Location : PENNINO BUILDING, 12011 GOVERNMENT CENTER PKWY, FAIRFAX (EJ27), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 26-01585
Department: Neighborhood & Community Svcs
Opening Date: 10/17/2026
Closing Date: 10/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S27
Posting Type: Open to General Public

Job Announcement

Are you passionate about strengthening community well-being through data-driven strategies? Do you thrive on collaboration where you can influence system-level approaches to health and human services? Cross-System Prevention seeks a team member who is detail-oriented, analytical, and system focused to support planning, performance monitoring, and administration of prevention-oriented human service initiatives.

This role supports county efforts to improve service delivery and enhance outcomes for diverse and vulnerable populations by supporting the Consolidated Community Funding Pool (CCFP), opioid settlement fund initiatives, and other cross-system prevention focused initiatives.

What you will do in this role:
Under the direction of the Prevention Manager, the Management Analyst III (Cross-System Prevention Coordinator) provides operational support in planning, program performance monitoring, financial review and cross-system coordination for county-funded human services programs. Key work includes evaluating provider performance, ensuring contractual compliance, and strengthening program accountability through data analysis, site visits and reporting.

You will play a central role in:
• Leading performance monitoring through site visits, quarterly reviews, demographic and financial report analysis, and continuous quality improvement guidance for the overall initiative.
• Managing fiscal oversight by reviewing expenditure documentation, monitoring utilization, and coordinating with finance and procurement teams.
• Conducting program and outcome analyses to identify trends, assess service quality, and support strategic planning.
• Coordinating multi-agency processes for program design, performance indicators, timelines and implementation plans.
• Building cross-department and cross-community collaborations that advance Evidence-Based prevention-focused system strategies.
• Successful performance requires initiative, analytical strength, strong communication skills and the ability to work independently while coordinating across complex systems.

Note: The assigned functional areas of the position include data analysis, fiscal administration, and program evaluation.

Illustrative Duties

(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.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(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.
Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
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 within the functional area.

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in public health, public administration; or a combination of relevant education and substantial professional experience in human services programming and evaluation.
• Knowledge of human service systems, prevention-focused program models, and Evidence-Based community strategies.
• Experience conducting program performance monitoring including compliance review, data validation and provider technical assistance.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing financial documents for accuracy, compliance and alignment with program goals.
• Experience coordinating program efforts with other agencies, community-based organizations and the public.
• Experience conducting program monitoring activities (e.g., site visits, quarterly performance reviews, compliance assessments).
• Strong skills in data reporting systems, dashboards, or program reporting portals.
• Experience developing or refining scopes of work, performance measures, or accountability frameworks for contracted services providers.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills; ability to translate complex data into accessible insights.
• Ability to work collaboratively across agencies, organizations, and independently manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office application such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is generally sedentary in nature. However, incumbent may be required to do some walking, standing, bending, and carrying items up to 25 pounds. Ability to operate keyboard-driven equipment. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Sufficiently mobile to attend meetings at various locations and make presentations to county staff and community. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.

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Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees' Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

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1. Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
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01

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

02

If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.

• Less than 45 quarter hours
• 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
• 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
• 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
• 180 or more quarter hours
• Less than 30 semester hours
• 30 to less than 60 semester hours
• 60 to less than 90 semester hours
• 90 to less than 120 semester hours
• 120 or more semester hours
• Not applicable

03

Please indicate all major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply.

• Public administration
• Social work
• Public health
• Human services
• Psychology
• Education
• Counseling
• Other (related field)
• Other (non-related field)
• None of the above

04

If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list all of your majors and minors. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable".
05

How many years of full-time equivalent professional work experience do you have in the functional areas of data analysis, fiscal administration, and program evaluation?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight or more years

06

How many years of experience do you have leading prevention-oriented strategies to focus system and public attention on solutions to health and human services issues?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

07

How many years of experience do you have coordinating program efforts with other agencies, community-based organizations and the public?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

08

How many years of experience do you have providing technical assistance and support services to partner organizations related to program reporting, performance requirements, or compliance expectations?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

09

How many years of experience do you have conducting program monitoring activities (e.g., site visits, quarterly performance reviews, compliance assessments)?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

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How many years of professional experience do you have validating, reviewing, and analyzing program data (demographic, programmatic, or performance data), including using reporting or data management systems (e.g., program portals or performance dashboards) to collect, validate, or analyze program data?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to le