Management Analyst I

The Management Analyst I analyzes and evaluates systems, programs, methods and procedures, prepares a variety of statistical reports used to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of department programs and services and may also serve as the Department's information technology specialist and liaison to the IT Department.
Desirable Experience:

• Experience leading a planning project for a public agency
• Experience forecasting and analyzing financial trends and information
• Experience leading and coordinating employee groups working towards a department objective
• Experience designing and developing department policies and procedures
• Knowledge of spreadsheets, databases, financial modeling, budgeting practices, and advanced financial concepts?

Selection Technique: Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.
Hours/Days: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Mon-Fri. Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $29.94 to $35.38 an hour The Management Analyst I analyzes and evaluates systems, programs, methods and procedures, prepares a variety of statistical reports used to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of department programs and services and may also serve as the Department's information technology specialist and liaison to the IT Department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires a Bachelor's degree in public administration, math, statistics, business, or a related field, and one year of work experience related to project management, planning, policy analysis, and quantitative or statistical analysis, or equivalent.

CORE COMPETENCIES, JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL JOB PERFORMANCE
Core Competencies outline essential business and professional traits necessary to perform this job.
Promotes a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace
Demonstrates knowledge of state and federal laws, rules and regulations impacting county government
Demonstrates knowledge of research and analysis principles, methods and techniques, including knowledge of the principles of computerized information systems and user data
Demonstrates ability to facilitate group discussions
Demonstrates knowledge of county decision-making process, policies, and procedures sufficient to expedite complex projects and to communicate with internal clients and to establish and maintain the trust of key decision makers

Collect and analyze operations data and prepare findings:
Assist in gathering and analyzing data to determine issue resolution or assess user needs;
Perform stakeholder analysis;
Assist in performance measurement and quality improvement efforts
Develop and run database queries and interpret the results;
Investigate and determine the feasibility of automating procedures;
Write statistical or narrative reports and presentations to support findings; and
Recommend supported solutions or alternatives.

Provide systems support to the department:
Assist in customizing operational systems;
Create work distribution plans,
Assist in researching, preparing and monitoring grants;
Coordinate contract management activities
Develop system and application training materials and train staff; and
Act as a liaison with community organizations, public agencies; foundations, and intra-county divisions.
Perform other duties as assigned
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is sedentary in nature performed within the Government Center or satellite offices. Lifting requirement of 15-20 pounds on an occasional basis. Frequent wrist and finger manipulation due to high concentration of filing, compiling, calculating, or computer work.
Equipment used may include, but is not limited to, computer, calculator, telephone, copy and fax machine. Additional physical/mental requirements that occur may not be listed above, but are inherent in performing the position's essential functions. Work interruptions are frequent. There is some pressure associated with project or activity deadlines and details.

This job description is intended to describe the kinds of tasks and level of work difficulty being performed by people assigned to this classification. The list of responsibilities is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The County retains the discretion to add or change the contents of this job description at any time.

Employment Type: Full Time