Senior Management Analyst

Gila, County of•Globe or Payson, AZ

About The Position

The Senior Management Analyst leads complex, high-priority projects, special assignments, and organizational initiatives on behalf of the Deputy County Manager. Work often involves multiple departments, sensitive issues, and situations without established procedures or clear solutions. The position independently researches issues, analyzes information, evaluates options, and develops recommendations for executive decisions. Under delegated authority, it coordinates departments and external partners, establishes project requirements and deadlines, assigns work, monitors progress, resolves barriers, and refers issues requiring executive action. It also provides administrative and organizational support to the Deputy County Manager’s Office. The role conducts extensive research and management analysis on County issues, develops project plans and implementation strategies, coordinates stakeholders and resources, and prepares executive-level written materials and presentations. It supports organizational development, process improvement, quality assurance, and strategic opportunities in areas such as housing, economic development, intergovernmental policy, land and property, and community development. The position occasionally assigns activities to other employees and provides recommendations on employee training. The position primarily works in an office environment, attends meetings at County and other governmental or community locations, and may occasionally visit project sites, properties, or community locations. It regularly performs computer-based work and may encounter general field-site hazards or be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment during visits to active or regulated sites.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, finance, economics, political science, urban or regional planning, organizational management, or a related field.
Five years of progressively responsible experience in government operations, management or program analysis, project management, organizational development, grants, economic or community development, or a related field.
Experience independently completing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and developing recommendations for senior management.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of administration and management; public administration and government operations; Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and statutes; organizational planning and development; project management methodologies; process improvement and quality assurance; research methods and data analysis; governmental budgeting and finance; grants and alternative funding sources; contracts and agreements; economic and community development; housing and land/property research; records practices; and County structure, policies, and procedures.
Skills in analytical and critical thinking, analytical writing, active learning and listening, problem recognition and solving, developing alternatives, evaluating systems and operations, diplomatic communication, negotiation and persuasion, research, project planning and management, time management, multitasking, report writing, presentations and public speaking, relationship-building, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant project, financial, records, GIS, or analytical systems.
Ability to interpret multiple information sources; assess options, risks, and benefits; generate useful ideas; solve problems using deductive and inductive reasoning; communicate clearly orally and in writing; organize and prioritize complex assignments independently; exercise sound judgment where policies or precedents are incomplete; maintain confidentiality; coordinate and influence people who do not report directly to the position; and complete complex assignments with limited supervision.
Regularly sits for reports, research, data analysis, project planning, and computer work; occasionally stands and walks for meetings, presentations, and site visits.
Regularly lifts up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 25 pounds of work-related materials or equipment; frequently uses dexterity and hand-eye coordination for computer operation; may occasionally walk on uneven terrain during relevant site visits.
Follows written safety procedures and manuals relevant to the assigned work location or project; may be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment at active field, construction, public works, or other regulated sites.

Nice To Haves

Local government experience is preferred.
A Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Public Manager (CPM), grant management, economic development, planning, or other credential relevant to assigned work is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead complex executive projects, special assignments, and organizational initiatives from problem definition through completion.
Develop project objectives, scopes, work plans, schedules, deliverables, performance measures, and implementation strategies; coordinate resources, monitor progress, resolve barriers, and present results and recommendations to executive leadership.
Research emerging, sensitive, or complex County issues; collect, validate, and synthesize information; identify trends and risks; develop alternatives; assess options, risks, and benefits; and prepare recommendations for executive decisions.
Serve as the Deputy County Manager’s primary project liaison on assigned cross-departmental initiatives, coordinating with County departments, elected offices, agencies, consultants, contractors, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
Assign and track project deliverables and deadlines, conduct meetings and group discussions, negotiate or persuade as needed, and ensure follow-through on executive direction.
Develop and coordinate organizational development, process improvement, quality assurance, documentation, and management-system projects; assess operations, identify gaps and risks, develop procedures and corrective action plans, and monitor implementation and outcomes.
Research and evaluate assigned housing, economic development, intergovernmental policy, land and property, community development, and other strategic opportunities; assess feasibility, funding, regulatory requirements, partnerships, implementation options, and organizational impacts.
Prepare executive-level materials, including Board of Supervisors agenda items, executive summaries, white papers, management reports, correspondence, presentations, policy and procedure recommendations, project reports, funding requests, grant materials, agreements, and briefing materials.
Provide executive project and organizational support to the Deputy County Manager, including coordinating meetings and schedules, preparing materials, documenting decisions and action items, maintaining tracking systems, organizing records, and following commitments through to completion.
Provide research support on County-wide, department, project, and team budgets.
Allocate project resources for organizational planning projects within pre-approved resources.
Train colleagues, explain County procedures or processes, participate in meetings, give presentations, moderate gatherings, and negotiate or persuade.
Create or edit documents, internal memos, emails, guidelines, contracts, proposals, reports, formal letters, and presentations.
Interact extensively with employees, customers, the general public, vendors, regulatory bodies, and other groups or individuals by telephone, email, and in person.
Occasionally assign activities to other employees and provide recommendations on employee training.
Perform other duties as assigned.