Administrative Analyst

Virginia Department of Social Services • Emporia, VA

13d • $50,000

About The Position

This is an advanced-level Administrative Analyst role within a Local Department of Social Services. The position performs professional analytical work across administrative and technical areas and conducts special administrative projects that require analyzing issues, recommending actions, and managing projects. The role may also provide lead-worker guidance to other analysts and technical, fiscal, clerical, and administrative staff.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of administrative management principles and practices, including planning, organizing, personnel and fiscal management; research methodology; statistical and analytical techniques; and strategic planning theory and process.
• Working knowledge of applicable Local, State, and Federal legislation; public administration; municipal functions and organizational concepts; and human behavior.
• Skills operating a personal computer and computer-driven word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, and file maintenance programs.
• Ability to gather and analyze data and formulate conclusions; present statistical and technical data; and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to participate in resolving general and complex social services issues; plan, organize, supervise, and direct others’ work; and use data in short- and long-range planning.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff, other agencies, and the community.
• Ability to compare or judge observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics of data, people, or things; modify procedures and processes to improve efficiency; and analyze and interpret funding availability, cost patterns, research findings, operating results, and forecasts.
• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, political science, business, or a related field, supplemented by progressive administrative experience in business or public policy management, or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data.
• Prepare reports and other informational materials.
• Analyze policy and procedures, fiscal and budget, office management, and contract and grant management issues.
• Manage projects by collecting, examining, and presenting records and information.
• Develop directives, policies, and procedures; conduct management and operational analysis.
• Manage projects and supervise staff assigned to projects.
• May act as a lead worker, providing guidance to other analysts and technical, fiscal, clerical, and administrative staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior