Management Analyst

City of Hartford • Ct 06103, CT

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Vacancy is in the Office of the Chief Operating Officer. Under general supervision, provides budgetary and administrative staff assistance to the Director of Management, Budget and Grants by performing the complex professional work necessary to conduct the City’s operating programs within a management control framework, including budgetary and organizational analysis, program performance and budgetary monitoring, legal and administrative contract compliance and the formulation of procedures which implement program goals and objectives. Assists in establishing the format and procedures by which the Mayor’s budget is submitted annually to Council; Interprets budget directives for assigned department heads; analyzes their annual budget submissions and justifications and conducts on-going reviews in the control of assigned departments adopted operating budgets and programs; Conducts studies to determine needed changes in organizational and staffing patterns leading to more effective departmental management; Performs and takes the lead in a variety of research projects, including determinations of the financial impact of proposals made in the negotiating process; Monitors the performance of programs operated by City departments and through third party contracts and provides feedback and recommended improvements to department heads and the Mayor or designee concerning the programs progress; Provides financial and programmatic assistance to City departments and third-party contractors operating City programs. The above essential duties and responsibilities are not intended as a comprehensive list; they are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may be required to perform additional related duties. This is a NON-UNION position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration, economics, project management, finance or a closely related field.
• One (1) year of experience in budgetary and administrative analysis.
• Ability to analyze administrative systems and practices.
• Ability to identify difficult organizational problems and recommend practical solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with municipal officials, department heads, employees, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

• Municipal experience preferred.
• A Master’s degree in public administration from an accredited college or university may be substituted for part of the experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provides budgetary and administrative staff assistance to the Director of Management, Budget and Grants.
• Conducts budgetary and organizational analysis.
• Monitors program performance and budgets.
• Ensures legal and administrative contract compliance.
• Formulates procedures to implement program goals and objectives.
• Assists in establishing budget submission formats and procedures.
• Interprets budget directives for assigned department heads.
• Analyzes annual budget submissions and justifications.
• Conducts ongoing reviews of assigned departments' operating budgets and programs.
• Conducts studies to determine needed changes in organizational and staffing patterns.
• Performs research projects, including determining the financial impact of proposals.
• Monitors the performance of programs operated by City departments and third-party contractors.
• Provides feedback and recommended improvements on program progress.
• Provides financial and programmatic assistance to City departments and third-party contractors.

Benefits

• The examination process will consist of a rating of your training and experience as contained on your application and may include a written test, an oral test, or a combination thereof.
• If selected, you will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a City physician, a drug and alcohol screening, and a background check.
• If appointed, you will serve 3- 12 months of probation.
• Hartford Residency Preferred: Preferably be a bona-fide resident of the City of Hartford at the time of application.
• Veteran's Preference Form: Preferential Points may be given to Eligible Veterans.
• Americans With Disabilities Act: The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Hartford is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

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