{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4136a2c2b9cc5e109f45b633","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4136a2c2b9cc5e109f45b633","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4136a2c2b9cc5e109f45b633","title":"Senior Pathway Program Analyst","description":"Career Title: Senior Pathway Program Analyst\n\nDepartment: Pathway to Excellence®\n\nSalary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience\nFLSA: Exempt\nNote: Union Dues are 1.44% of bi-weekly pay\n\nCareer Summary:\n\nThe American Nurses Enterprise (ANE) is seeking to hire two (2) Senior Pathway Program Analysts in this career posting.\n\nThe Senior Pathway Program Analyst manages programs to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with specified objectives. Plans and develops methods and procedures for implementing programs, directs and coordinates program activities, and exercises control over personnel responsible for specific functions or phases of programs. Selects personnel according to knowledge and experience in area with which programs are concerned, such as social or public welfare, education, economics, or public relations. Confers with staff to explain programs and individual responsibilities for functions and phases of programs. Directs and coordinates, personally or through subordinate managerial personnel, activities concerned with implementation and carrying out objectives of program. Reviews reports and records of activities to ensure progress is being accomplished toward specified program objectives and modifies or changes methodology as required to redirect activities and attain objectives. Prepares program reports for superiors. Controls expenditures in accordance with budget allocations.\n\nJoin the American Nurses Enterprise (ANE) and be part of the team building a healthy world through The Power of Nurses™ . Our goals are to (1) Elevate the Profession of Nursing Globally\n(2) Evolve the Practice of Nursing to Improve Health, Health Care, and Health Equity and (3) Ensure the Professional Success of Nurses. Our core values: Trusted, Inclusive, Innovative and Empowered guide everything we do. We are committed to creating a supportive and dynamic workplace where employees can thrive.\n\nWe understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements and generous paid time off. Our modern office spaces are designed to foster collaboration and creativity. The collaborative culture and supportive team environment make ANE a great place to grow your career.\n\nWhat You Will Do:\nProvides independent, advanced, subject-matter expertise and analysis for the designated program, serving a wide range of stakeholders including applicant organizations, commissioners, appraisers, the general public, ANCC office staff, and other key constituents. This position exemplifies the program’s mission by educating, coaching, and supporting organizations as they progress toward achieving excellence.\nGiven the prominence of this role within the nursing community, the individual must be a seasoned leader, adept in independent decision-making, project management, critical thinking, and comprehensive coordination across all facets of the program. The incumbent should demonstrate a profound commitment to the nursing profession, actively cultivating professional relationships and engaging in strategic initiatives to broaden and enhance the program's vision within their respective areas of expertise.\nServes as a primary resource and expert with comprehensive knowledge of the Program, overseeing the management, coordination, communication, assistance, guidance, leadership, and support for organizations, domestic and international, throughout all phases of the application process.\nThis position necessitates a high degree of specialized knowledge, critical thinking, and strategic leadership within the field, demanding a sophisticated understanding of complex organizational structures and issues and including possessing the ability to navigate and influence multifaceted organizational dynamics.\nCoordinates the multifaceted appraisal process, overseeing and managing the client's application from initial application validation through all phase of the application process. Provides independent analysis, expert guidance, and advanced problem-solving strategies to organizations.\nInterfaces with program appraisers, coordinating and managing the appraisal process while ensuring the integrity and quality of all appraisal documentation presented to the Commission, including the review of data submitted by organizations. This position demands a high level of expertise in providing timely guidance and education to appraisers, completing thorough reviews of appraiser reports, and performing extensive editing and writing tasks. Critical analysis is essential to determine when consultation with other experts, such as the Office of General Counsel, Publications, Marketing, or Research and Informatics or any external experts, is necessary.\nCollaborate with fellow Senior Program Analysts, Assistant Director(s), and the Education and Program Outreach Manager to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the learning needs of applicant organizations, including both initial and redesignating applicants, as well as organizations within the Pre-Intent Program and those expressing general interest in the program. Based on the identified needs, design and implement a range of instructional strategies and supplemental resources, utilizing various delivery methods such as webinars, conference calls, email communications, website, onsite and virtual program guidance, annual Program Director meetings, and conference concurrent sessions. Additionally, the role entails representing the Program and the ANCC at official functions, including out-of-town and overnight events, and may include opportunities for public speaking or online presentations.\nInitiates, maintains, and leads multiple initiatives aimed at enhancing the program. This includes providing expert assessments and recommendations for the ongoing development and revision of manuals, publications, established programs, services, processes, policies, and procedures, as well as involvement in special projects and strategic planning.\nCollaborate with members of the Commission and actively participate in high-level decision-making processes especially those that impact the program.\nProactively evaluating operational requirements and needs to drive continuous improvement is a key responsibility, with a focus on implementing process and technology enhancements. The role also requires a strong commitment to adhering to ISO 9001:2015 standards within the context of ANCC's scope of work and its Quality Management System.\nCollaboration with Program Specialists and other staff within the Program Office is essential to ensure alignment with priorities and the efficient management of the application process.\nWhat you bring to the American Nurses Enterprise:\n\nEducation\nRN required; master’s degree required in nursing, administration, business, or education. If master’s is not in nursing, then baccalaureate must be in nursing.\n\nRelated Work Experience\nThe ideal candidate would have a minimum of 3 years of progressive leadership experience involving project management, in a health-related organization.\nExperience with collection and analysis of data for the purposes of decision-making preferred. Work experience in acute care required and work experience in pre- and post-acute care setting preferred.\n\nComputer skills required:\nMust be highly proficient in Microsoft Office products and experienced working with a variety of databases\nExperience in the use of various statistical computer programs preferred.\n\nOther skills required:\nStrong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to communicate with executive level stakeholders, utilizing appropriate independent decision making. Must have knowledge of nursing, hospital management, and quality improvement theories.\nWork independently, multi-task under pressure, prioritize effectively, take initiative and be innovative.\nTeam building, leadership, and analytical skills. Nursing informatics experience preferred.\nMust be proficient in all Microsoft office products and databases.\nArticulate verbal communication and poise in presenting complex topics to prestigious leadership groups, at national conferences and other formats using many formats: PowerPoint, webcast, and panels.\nSuperior writing and meticulous editing skills required.\nSuperior customer service and teamwork skills and abilities.\nDiscretion in managing confidential information.\n\nWhat ANE Offers You:\nJoin us and support more than 5 million Registered Nurses in the United States.\nEvery role within ANE contributes to a healthier world through The Power of Nurses™.\nAn opportunity to help transform a 129-year-old organization to meet the future needs and demands within Health Care.\nCommitment to Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Belonging (DEIAB)\nBe a role model for embracing and empowering the uniqueness of every employee.\nContinuously innovating through creative and strategic initiatives.\nExceptional benefits including but not limited to 401K retirement contributions of up to 7%, generous PTO which includes the week-off between Dec 25 and Jan 1, in addition to Personal Days-off, 11 paid Holidays, excellent health/medical benefits, and much more.\nCommitment to your career development and advancement through ANE learning and development programs (internally and externally).\n\nWork Schedule:\nHybrid employees must work a minimum of 20% in the office.\n\nLocation:\nANE Headquarters office located at: 8403 Colesville Road, Suite 500, Silver Spring, MD 20906\n\nLearn more about the American Nurses Enterprise:\nhttps://www.nursingworld.org/ana-enterprise-jobs/\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/american-nurses-association\n\nThe American Nurses Enterprise:\nFounded in 1896, the American Nurses Enterprise is the family of nonprofit organizations that comprise of the American Nurses Association (ANA), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the American Nurses Foundation (ANF).\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer:\nThe ANE is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.","company":"Americannursesassociationinc","rawCompany":"americannursesassociationinc","city":"Silver Spring","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-19T15:22:16.576Z","occupations":[{"code":"29-1141.04","title":"Clinical Nurse Specialists","slug":"clinical-nurse-specialists"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"29-1141.00","title":"Registered Nurses","slug":"registered-nurses"}],"industries":[{"code":"623110","title":"Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)","slug":"nursing-care-facilities-skilled-nursing-facilities"},{"code":"622110","title":"General Medical and Surgical Hospitals","slug":"general-medical-and-surgical-hospitals"},{"code":"622310","title":"Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals","slug":"specialty-except-psychiatric-and-substance-abuse-hospitals"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Pathway Program Analyst","description":"Career Title: Senior Pathway Program Analyst\n\nDepartment: Pathway to Excellence®\n\nSalary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience\nFLSA: Exempt\nNote: Union Dues are 1.44% of bi-weekly pay\n\nCareer Summary:\n\nThe American Nurses Enterprise (ANE) is seeking to hire two (2) Senior Pathway Program Analysts in this career posting.\n\nThe Senior Pathway Program Analyst manages programs to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with specified objectives. Plans and develops methods and procedures for implementing programs, directs and coordinates program activities, and exercises control over personnel responsible for specific functions or phases of programs. Selects personnel according to knowledge and experience in area with which programs are concerned, such as social or public welfare, education, economics, or public relations. Confers with staff to explain programs and individual responsibilities for functions and phases of programs. Directs and coordinates, personally or through subordinate managerial personnel, activities concerned with implementation and carrying out objectives of program. Reviews reports and records of activities to ensure progress is being accomplished toward specified program objectives and modifies or changes methodology as required to redirect activities and attain objectives. Prepares program reports for superiors. Controls expenditures in accordance with budget allocations.\n\nJoin the American Nurses Enterprise (ANE) and be part of the team building a healthy world through The Power of Nurses™ . Our goals are to (1) Elevate the Profession of Nursing Globally\n(2) Evolve the Practice of Nursing to Improve Health, Health Care, and Health Equity and (3) Ensure the Professional Success of Nurses. Our core values: Trusted, Inclusive, Innovative and Empowered guide everything we do. We are committed to creating a supportive and dynamic workplace where employees can thrive.\n\nWe understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements and generous paid time off. Our modern office spaces are designed to foster collaboration and creativity. The collaborative culture and supportive team environment make ANE a great place to grow your career.\n\nWhat You Will Do:\nProvides independent, advanced, subject-matter expertise and analysis for the designated program, serving a wide range of stakeholders including applicant organizations, commissioners, appraisers, the general public, ANCC office staff, and other key constituents. This position exemplifies the program’s mission by educating, coaching, and supporting organizations as they progress toward achieving excellence.\nGiven the prominence of this role within the nursing community, the individual must be a seasoned leader, adept in independent decision-making, project management, critical thinking, and comprehensive coordination across all facets of the program. The incumbent should demonstrate a profound commitment to the nursing profession, actively cultivating professional relationships and engaging in strategic initiatives to broaden and enhance the program's vision within their respective areas of expertise.\nServes as a primary resource and expert with comprehensive knowledge of the Program, overseeing the management, coordination, communication, assistance, guidance, leadership, and support for organizations, domestic and international, throughout all phases of the application process.\nThis position necessitates a high degree of specialized knowledge, critical thinking, and strategic leadership within the field, demanding a sophisticated understanding of complex organizational structures and issues and including possessing the ability to navigate and influence multifaceted organizational dynamics.\nCoordinates the multifaceted appraisal process, overseeing and managing the client's application from initial application validation through all phase of the application process. Provides independent analysis, expert guidance, and advanced problem-solving strategies to organizations.\nInterfaces with program appraisers, coordinating and managing the appraisal process while ensuring the integrity and quality of all appraisal documentation presented to the Commission, including the review of data submitted by organizations. This position demands a high level of expertise in providing timely guidance and education to appraisers, completing thorough reviews of appraiser reports, and performing extensive editing and writing tasks. Critical analysis is essential to determine when consultation with other experts, such as the Office of General Counsel, Publications, Marketing, or Research and Informatics or any external experts, is necessary.\nCollaborate with fellow Senior Program Analysts, Assistant Director(s), and the Education and Program Outreach Manager to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the learning needs of applicant organizations, including both initial and redesignating applicants, as well as organizations within the Pre-Intent Program and those expressing general interest in the program. Based on the identified needs, design and implement a range of instructional strategies and supplemental resources, utilizing various delivery methods such as webinars, conference calls, email communications, website, onsite and virtual program guidance, annual Program Director meetings, and conference concurrent sessions. Additionally, the role entails representing the Program and the ANCC at official functions, including out-of-town and overnight events, and may include opportunities for public speaking or online presentations.\nInitiates, maintains, and leads multiple initiatives aimed at enhancing the program. This includes providing expert assessments and recommendations for the ongoing development and revision of manuals, publications, established programs, services, processes, policies, and procedures, as well as involvement in special projects and strategic planning.\nCollaborate with members of the Commission and actively participate in high-level decision-making processes especially those that impact the program.\nProactively evaluating operational requirements and needs to drive continuous improvement is a key responsibility, with a focus on implementing process and technology enhancements. The role also requires a strong commitment to adhering to ISO 9001:2015 standards within the context of ANCC's scope of work and its Quality Management System.\nCollaboration with Program Specialists and other staff within the Program Office is essential to ensure alignment with priorities and the efficient management of the application process.\nWhat you bring to the American Nurses Enterprise:\n\nEducation\nRN required; master’s degree required in nursing, administration, business, or education. If master’s is not in nursing, then baccalaureate must be in nursing.\n\nRelated Work Experience\nThe ideal candidate would have a minimum of 3 years of progressive leadership experience involving project management, in a health-related organization.\nExperience with collection and analysis of data for the purposes of decision-making preferred. Work experience in acute care required and work experience in pre- and post-acute care setting preferred.\n\nComputer skills required:\nMust be highly proficient in Microsoft Office products and experienced working with a variety of databases\nExperience in the use of various statistical computer programs preferred.\n\nOther skills required:\nStrong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to communicate with executive level stakeholders, utilizing appropriate independent decision making. Must have knowledge of nursing, hospital management, and quality improvement theories.\nWork independently, multi-task under pressure, prioritize effectively, take initiative and be innovative.\nTeam building, leadership, and analytical skills. Nursing informatics experience preferred.\nMust be proficient in all Microsoft office products and databases.\nArticulate verbal communication and poise in presenting complex topics to prestigious leadership groups, at national conferences and other formats using many formats: PowerPoint, webcast, and panels.\nSuperior writing and meticulous editing skills required.\nSuperior customer service and teamwork skills and abilities.\nDiscretion in managing confidential information.\n\nWhat ANE Offers You:\nJoin us and support more than 5 million Registered Nurses in the United States.\nEvery role within ANE contributes to a healthier world through The Power of Nurses™.\nAn opportunity to help transform a 129-year-old organization to meet the future needs and demands within Health Care.\nCommitment to Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Belonging (DEIAB)\nBe a role model for embracing and empowering the uniqueness of every employee.\nContinuously innovating through creative and strategic initiatives.\nExceptional benefits including but not limited to 401K retirement contributions of up to 7%, generous PTO which includes the week-off between Dec 25 and Jan 1, in addition to Personal Days-off, 11 paid Holidays, excellent health/medical benefits, and much more.\nCommitment to your career development and advancement through ANE learning and development programs (internally and externally).\n\nWork Schedule:\nHybrid employees must work a minimum of 20% in the office.\n\nLocation:\nANE Headquarters office located at: 8403 Colesville Road, Suite 500, Silver Spring, MD 20906\n\nLearn more about the American Nurses Enterprise:\nhttps://www.nursingworld.org/ana-enterprise-jobs/\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/american-nurses-association\n\nThe American Nurses Enterprise:\nFounded in 1896, the American Nurses Enterprise is the family of nonprofit organizations that comprise of the American Nurses Association (ANA), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the American Nurses Foundation (ANF).\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer:\nThe ANE is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.","datePosted":"2026-07-19T15:22:16.576Z","dateModified":"2026-07-19T15:22:16.576Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Americannursesassociationinc","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Silver Spring","addressRegion":"MD","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"4136a2c2b9cc5e109f45b633"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4136a2c2b9cc5e109f45b633"}}