Senior Management Analyst - Planning & Development / Economic Development
About The Position
The City of Topeka is seeking a highly organized and analytical professional to serve as Senior Management Analyst supporting the Planning & Development and Economic Development departments. The role works closely with department leadership to monitor performance, improve operational efficiency, and advance the City’s planning, development, and economic growth goals. It also carries out business management functions for both departments, providing analytical, administrative, budgetary, and project coordination support to measure projections and forecast future development, primarily for residential and commercial projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred.
- With a bachelor’s degree, two years of experience as a management analyst or related financial, analytical, or municipal government budget experience is required.
- Without a bachelor’s degree, a high school diploma or its equivalent and six years of experience as a management analyst or related financial, analytical, or municipal government budget experience are required.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Kansas driver’s license.
- Must be insurable within the standards set by the City of Topeka’s insurance carrier.
- Highly organized, with the ability to plan, coordinate, and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively.
- Skilled at researching and analyzing information, evaluating results, and identifying the best solution.
- Excellent communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- A Master of Public Administration or Master of Business Administration is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Support departmental leadership with annual budget development, budget monitoring, expenditure tracking, revenue analysis, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Coordinate and track incentive projects, agreements, milestones, deadlines, reporting requirements, and compliance activities.
- Provide administrative support to the land bank board of directors.
- Conduct research and analysis to support departmental decision-making.
- Prepare and coordinate analytical and governing body materials.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and prescription insurance
- Kansas Public Employee Retirement System
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Paid life and long-term disability insurance
- Deferred compensation savings plan
- Short-term disability insurance
- Free onsite health and wellness clinic
- Free in-house full-service fitness facility
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
