Management Analyst Senior

Ramsey County•(Public Works Admin Bldg) Arden Hills, MN

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Management Analyst vacancy is in Ramsey County’s Public Works department. This advanced specialist/lead worker role analyzes and evaluates departmental operations, then designs and implements solutions, programs, methods, and procedures to improve efficiency and the quality and accessibility of business functions, information, and processes. The work may affect major units of a large department or activities across multiple county departments. The analyst may lead designated management analysis projects and perform related duties as assigned. The position works with subject matter experts and affected parties to understand operations, analyze systems and procedures, identify operational needs and inefficiencies, and develop plans for new or revised systems. It also involves designing electronic data transfer and manipulation methods, creating and modifying reports using query or other tools, and potentially mining internal and external databases. The analyst plans and coordinates implementation, may manage access and backups or administer line-of-business applications, and coordinates employee training and related materials. This position is designated flex-work eligible. The employee may choose to work in the office full-time or follow a flex schedule with at least two days per week in the office and other days in a remote-first environment. On-site responsibilities and schedule flexibility beyond the policy minimum are expected. Regular attendance according to the management-approved work schedule is required. A valid Class D driver’s license is required depending on assignment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Management, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and related experience may substitute.
Four years of experience in management analysis or related analytical work; an equivalent combination of education and related experience may substitute.
Valid Class D driver’s license, required depending on assignment.

Responsibilities

Work with subject matter experts to understand departmental operations, business functions, measurement, and data.
Analyze operational systems, programs, methods, and procedures by gathering information, researching problems, preparing documentation, and applying analytical methods.
Evaluate analysis results to identify redundancies, waste, inappropriate methods, inefficient equipment, and other procedural or operational problems; develop plans for revised or new systems.
Analyze requirements and design methods for electronic data transfer and manipulation; prepare reports and build, run, and modify reports using query or other tools, potentially including data mining of internal and external databases.
Design improved solutions by establishing project time frames and priorities, proposing work distribution plans, assessing feasibility, and developing plans for efficient new or revised procedures and systems.
Conduct application testing and prepare and present information to affected parties.
Implement new or revised systems or solutions by planning, scheduling, and coordinating activities; this may include managing system access and backups or administering line-of-business applications.
Identify and coordinate department training needs; develop and update training plans and curricula; deliver recurring training and maintain training guides and job aids.
Lead designated projects by directing and coordinating staff involved in analysis, evaluation, design, and implementation.
Perform related duties as assigned and maintain regular attendance according to the management-approved work schedule.