Certificate of Need Project Analyst
Quick Summary
– Review and analyze Certificate of Need applications proposing new health services for compliance with statutory CON criteria.
– Review and analyze Certificate of Need applications proposing new health services for compliance with statutory CON criteria.– Prepare d
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.
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.
Requirements
~1 min readSome 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.
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.
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Listing Details
- Posted
- September 28, 2026
- First seen
- October 2, 2026
- Last seen
- October 7, 2026
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- Days active
- 4
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 28%
- Scored at
- October 7, 2026
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