Management Analyst Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master's degree in Public/Business Administration, a field related to assigned operation, or equivalent technical experience and certification
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in area of assignment
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Responsibilities

• Conducts operational research, productivity analyses and management studies to assist in the management of departmental operations, programs, and services.
• Compiles and/or monitors various administrative and statistical data pertaining to divisional operations.
• Researches information pertinent to task or project; analyzes data and identifies trends; prepares or generates reports.
• Makes recommendations for changes in policies and procedures to improve operations, provide more responsive service, and/or optimize the use of resources.
• Develops recommendations for changes in departmental policies and procedures.
• Provides technical assistance and information to management to aid decision making.
• Performs financial reviews and analyses for the department.
• Compiles and evaluates operational data and cost histories.
• Monitors and reviews billing activities, expenditures, and financial reports.
• Conducts detailed cost analysis.
• Makes recommendations to improve cost and operational effectiveness.
• Participates in budget development.
• Coordinates special projects for the department, including the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of moderate construction/maintenance projects, management studies, introduction of new programs, and various professional services.
• Assists in defining the scope of the project.
• Identifies and recommends proper allocation of financial, material, and human resources committed to the project.
• Formulates solutions and resolves problems.
• Facilitates implementation of the project.
• Provides administrative support to the project as needed.
• Plans, implements, and administers new programs and/or major initiatives on behalf of County operations.
• Develops and manages program budget.
• Develops project goals, objectives, and operating parameters.
• Oversees contract service providers.
• Evaluates program effectiveness and delivery of service.
• Communicates with and serves as a liaison to key stakeholders and community partners.
• Provides feedback and reports to County officials as required.
• Oversees professional contractors and/or consultants providing services for projects.
• Participates in the evaluation and selection of contractors/consultants.
• Interfaces with and monitors the contractor's/consultants to ensure timely and quality completion of project.
• Facilitates cooperation with the project throughout the organization.
• Provides information and support as needed.
• Assists department managers with strategic and long-range planning for departmental operations.
• Participates in planning efforts at the local and regional level.
• Keeps Director apprised of developments at the state and federal level that impact the department.
• Monitors pending legislation for impact on operations.
• Oversees compliance with new legislation.
• Administers grants for various state and federally funded programs.
• Compiles and submits grant applications.
• Researches funding sources and program opportunities.
• Assists departments with grant activities.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with all requirements for awarded grants.
• Responds to complaints and questions related to County or department operations, activities, or other issues.
• Provides information, researches problems, and initiates problem resolution.
• Works with supervisors and managers to ensure effective coordination and cooperation across units.
• Represents the director and department at various meetings, functions, and events.
• Serves as a liaison to various civic or governmental organizations and committees, task forces, boards, and commissions.
• Confers regularly with officials from the state, authorities, and commissions.
• Provides information about departmental operations.
• Participates in discussions and decisions.
• Keeps the director apprised of activities.