Senior Management Analyst

State of Nevada•Reno, NV

About The Position

The Nevada Department of Wildlife is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed Senior Management Analyst to support the Department and the Director’s Office. The position assists with managing approximately $24 million in annual federal funds, including grant applications and federal draws, and works directly with grant program managers. The incumbent manages and analyzes federally funded programs with complex cost-accounting structures, provides reports and information to management, and works closely with federal liaisons. The role performs complex operational, statistical, budgeting, and fiscal analysis of federal funding and matching funds. It supervises two Management Analyst 2 positions responsible for more than 200 contracts and subgrants, and an Accounting Assistant 3 responsible for contract and subgrant payments. The role conducts management and administrative studies, research, and analysis concerning agency operations, policies, procedures, workflow, legislation, and statistical and informational matters. It may also perform supervisory duties, including training, scheduling, and evaluating employees.

Requirements

At least three years of applicable experience as described in the job duties.
High school graduation or equivalent education.
Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques, including data collection, evaluation, analysis, and manipulation.
Knowledge of legislative proceedings and processes.
Knowledge of government agencies, resources, and functions to locate and obtain information or resources.
Knowledge of accepted practices and methods for designing program reviews and audits.
Skill in developing computer-generated reports.
Skill in organizing, developing, and delivering presentations.
Skill in mathematical and statistical computation and research and analysis techniques.
Skill in designing analytical research studies and identifying research needs and problems.
Skill in coordinating and implementing diverse work plans.
Ability to read and interpret technical reports, governmental publications, and federal directives.
Ability to write comprehensive analytical, narrative, and statistical reports, recommendations, and legislative proposals.

Responsibilities

Manage and analyze federally funded programs with complex cost-accounting structures.
Assist with federal grant applications and draws, and work directly with grant program managers.
Analyze federal funding and matching funds through operational, statistical, budgeting, and fiscal analysis.
Provide reports and information to management and work with federal liaisons.
Supervise two Management Analyst 2 positions overseeing more than 200 contracts and subgrants, and an Accounting Assistant 3 responsible for related payments.
Research and analyze legislative implications; monitor bills affecting the work unit and advise management on potential implications and recommended actions.
Determine software application program needs or requirements.
Review, monitor, develop, and make recommendations concerning contracts and the contracting process.
Recommend improvements to policies, procedures, programs, and work unit activities.
Prepare reports and correspondence, and conduct statistical or investigative studies, analyze data, and present findings and conclusions.
Draft legislation, provide testimony before legislative committees, and develop regulations from approved legislation.
Coordinate development and implementation of new or revised policies, procedures, work methods, forms, and automated systems.
Analyze workflow, space allocation, staffing, and other operational factors to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
Design and conduct analytical, investigative, informational, statistical, and research studies of agency operations.
Recommend agency positions, future courses of action, and new programs or services based on study findings.
Prepare analytical, narrative, and statistical reports.
Serve as the singular expert in the program or discipline area.
As appropriate, train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate employees and perform related supervisory duties.
Perform related duties as assigned.