Policy Analyst (Management Analyst II)

DeKalb County•Decatur, GA

6d•$52,266 - $84,148

About The Position

The Policy Analyst (Management Analyst II) provides professional support to the Human Resources Policy Division. The role coordinates special projects and conducts research and analysis of departmental functions and operations. It supports the development of practical solutions to workforce and operational challenges in partnership with HR staff and County department leaders. The position conducts operational research, productivity analyses, management studies, financial reviews, and cost analyses; monitors administrative, statistical, billing, expenditure, and financial data; prepares reports and recommendations; and provides technical information to management. It coordinates departmental projects, supports strategic and long-range planning, tracks state and federal developments and legislation, administers grants, and responds to operational questions and complaints. It also represents the director and department at meetings and serves as a liaison to civic and governmental organizations. The role’s strategic focus includes workforce and succession planning, policy improvement, employee engagement, and other projects that support departmental operations. The ideal candidate is proactive and analytical, communicates and builds relationships effectively, manages projects, and can turn ideas into action, track progress, and measure outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, a field related to the assigned operation, or equivalent technical experience and certification.
Three years of experience in the area of assignment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Strong communication, relationship-building, and project management skills.
Ability to work directly with department leaders and translate ideas into action, track progress, and measure outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Proactive and analytical approach.
Experience or aptitude in workforce and succession planning, policy improvement, employee engagement, or strategic departmental projects.

Responsibilities

Conduct operational research, productivity analyses, and management studies to support departmental operations, programs, and services.
Compile and monitor administrative and statistical data, research project-related information, analyze data and trends, prepare reports, and recommend policy or procedural changes.
Provide technical assistance and information to management to support decision-making.
Perform financial reviews and analyses, evaluate operational data and cost histories, monitor billing, expenditures, and financial reports, conduct cost analyses, recommend improvements, and participate in budget development.
Coordinate departmental projects, including management studies and professional services; assist with project scoping, develop solutions, facilitate implementation, and provide administrative support.
Assist division managers with strategic and long-range planning.
Monitor state and federal developments and pending legislation that may affect the department, and oversee compliance with new legislation.
Administer grants, including researching funding opportunities, compiling and submitting applications, supporting department grant activities, and ensuring compliance with award requirements.
Respond to complaints and questions about County or department operations, research problems, provide information, initiate resolution, and coordinate with supervisors and managers.
Represent the director and department at meetings, functions, and events; serve as a liaison to civic and governmental organizations, committees, task forces, boards, and commissions.
Support partnerships between HR and County departments by working with department leaders and HR staff to understand workforce needs, identify challenges, and develop practical solutions.
Support workforce and succession planning, policy improvement, employee engagement, and other strategic projects; track progress and measure outcomes.