Management Analyst

Arlington County VA•Arlington, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Arlington County Sheriff's Office is seeking a detail-oriented Management Analyst to provide executive-level administrative, analytical, and program management support. The role supports departmental priorities, data and reporting, contracts and grants, compliance monitoring, and operational efficiency. It centralizes departmental data to support strategic and operational decisions and organizational effectiveness. The position works with considerable independence under the general direction of the Assistant Director of Administration, who provides overall guidance and oversight. It has no supervisory responsibilities. Applicants must thoroughly complete all sections of the application, including prior job responsibilities and supplemental questions; a resume is required but does not replace a completed application. The position requires pre-employment background checks, a character background investigation that includes a polygraph examination, and drug screening. The selected candidate must possess or obtain a valid driver’s license by appointment and provide or authorize access to an official driving record, or be willing and able to use alternative transportation for assigned duties at locations other than the primary worksite.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Statistics, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field; additional qualifying experience directly related to the position’s duties may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, as determined by the appointing authority.
Considerable experience in program administration and/or management, including a combination of executive-level administrative duties, data reporting and analysis, contract and grant administration, compliance monitoring, and/or budget support.
Successfully complete a pre-employment criminal records check covering criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history; sign a release authorizing the County to obtain background information; complete a character background investigation that includes a polygraph examination; and pass a drug screening.
Possess or obtain a valid driver’s license by the time of appointment and provide or authorize the County to obtain an official driving record, or have the ability and willingness to use alternative transportation to perform assigned duties at locations other than the primary worksite.
Submit a complete application, including all sections and supplemental questions, and attach a resume.

Nice To Haves

Experience in local government, public safety, corrections, nonprofit organizations, or other similarly regulated environments.
Experience analyzing statistical data, identifying trends, measuring performance, and developing actionable recommendations, including knowledge of strategic planning and operational analytics.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience developing dashboards and data visualizations using Power BI or comparable business intelligence tools.
Grant writing and grant administration experience, including related reporting and compliance activities.
Experience drafting, reviewing, coordinating, or managing contracts, agreements, procurement documents, or related contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

Collect, analyze, maintain, and report departmental data and statistics to support operational and management decision-making.
Develop and maintain data systems for budget preparation, strategic planning, website reporting, grant applications, contract administration, performance measures, and other reporting requirements.
Identify and resolve data discrepancies, coordinate with stakeholders to obtain missing or incomplete information, and develop standardized reporting and record-management processes.
Research and analyze operational and administrative issues, identify trends, document findings, and recommend improvements to organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
Provide quality assurance support and monitor compliance with departmental, County, state, and federal requirements.
Generate, analyze, and track data for audits, accreditation, grant reporting, performance measures, and other management initiatives.
Monitor deadlines, deliverables, and reporting requirements for contracts, grants, audits, and regulatory initiatives.
Support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of strategic objectives and organizational improvement initiatives.
Assist with developing, implementing, reviewing, and maintaining administrative and management policies and procedures.
Support grant development and administration, including research, application preparation, coordination, tracking, and reporting.
Assist with contract development, administration, monitoring, and related reporting requirements.