Under direction, performs a variety of complex professional administrative and analytical work in support of department managerial functions; coordinates activities with other programs, sections, divisions, outside agencies, and the general public; ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; recommends action and participates in formulating policy and procedure and in budget development and administration; provides technical and responsible assistance to the department head and/or division managers; and performs related work as required. Receives direction from assigned management personnel. Exercises technical and functional direction over and provides training to lower-level staff. This is the fully qualified journey-level classification in the Management Analyst series. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This class is distinguished from the Senior Management Analyst in that the latter performs the most complex duties assigned to the department which may include, but are not limited to, budgetary, organizational, and policy-related accountabilities.