Public Management Analyst

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) • Denver, CO

19h • $53,000 - $88,000

About The Position

Our 600 state and local government professionals serve more than 1,700 local, county, and state government agencies. The public sector has been a primary focus for us for more than 40 years. We understand the legislative changes, funding challenges, compliance responsibilities, and risk management duties that impact our state and local government clients. We work together as a team to provide stellar administrative and accounting services to these agencies and their customers. We’re hiring a Public Management Analyst to serve out of Denver within our Greenwood Village-based Public Management Services practice for special districts along the Front Range. The Public Management Analyst is a public administrator who works in an assistant capacity to an Assistant Public Manager/Public Manager/Principal in providing services, including day-to-day operations of special and metropolitan districts, municipalities, public administration, public policy, and statutory compliance. Work Activities & Accountabilities: The below functions reflect the general details of the essential work activities and accountabilities of this position and are not all-inclusive. Other activities may be assigned. Public Administration: client serving and client facing member on engagement team(s) serving metropolitan districts and local entities to provide day-to-day operational services. Completes projects as assigned, assists in preparing board packets and communications, helps to track documents and direct vendor relationships. Developing) knowledge of state statutes governing local governments and CRS Title 32 special and metropolitan districts, governmental budgets, public records, public hearings, public notices, governmental purchasing practices, policy formation, and tax structure. Manages small public infrastructure planning, financing, construction and maintenance alternatives. Special District Compliance: Develop understanding of statutory compliance issues pertaining to special districts and municipalities, required filings with DOLA and other agencies. Leads management team with completing small statutory compliance matters and tracking the calendar for same. Develop knowledge of state statutes. Client Service: Responsible for providing superior client service in a support role to the management team. Conducting site visits as directed by management team. Coordinating client facility reservations/use.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field required, or Associate's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field plus two years of experience in a related field, or 4+ years of related experience acceptable in lieu of Bachelor's Degree.
• 1 year of experience in city or county management, public works, land development or related field(s) required.
• Ability to travel to client sites in Denver metro area as needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft (MS) Windows and Office products.
• Ability to work with many managers and clients and multitask.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively work within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• client serving and client facing member on engagement team(s) serving metropolitan districts and local entities to provide day-to-day operational services
• Completes projects as assigned, assists in preparing board packets and communications, helps to track documents and direct vendor relationships.
• Manages small public infrastructure planning, financing, construction and maintenance alternatives.
• Leads management team with completing small statutory compliance matters and tracking the calendar for same.
• Conducting site visits as directed by management team.
• Coordinating client facility reservations/use.

Benefits

• Wellness at CLA To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.
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• Investment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor.
• Wellness at CLA Wellness is shaped by our promise to know you and help you. We create opportunities for our people to live well and be happy by focusing on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being.
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• CLA is an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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• If you require reasonable accommodation when completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact [email protected]

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees