Management Analyst

About the role

The City of Prescott is seeking a Management Analyst to join the City Manager’s Office and help shape initiatives that have a citywide impact. This position works alongside executive leadership on strategic planning, policy and financial analysis, performance measurement, and complex cross‑departmental projects. The analyst will perform complex professional and analytical work in support of the City Manager’s Office and city‑wide initiatives, including research, analysis, special project management, budget and policy analysis, and providing professional and administrative support to executive leadership. The role may also supervise administrative staff in the City Manager’s Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate strategic plan performance measures, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Conduct organizational, operational, financial, statistical, and policy analyses; develop recommendations for management.
• Assist departments in improving processes, policies, systems, procedures, and service delivery.
• Assist with budget preparation, monitoring, analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
• Manage or coordinate complex cross‑departmental initiatives, programs, and special projects.
• Assist in the preparation, revision, and implementation of short‑ and long‑range forecasting and plans, including strategic plans, emergency response plans, and operational plans.
• Research and analyze policy, management, operations, and legislation.
• Support public communication and engagement activities.
• Prepare reports, presentations, correspondence, briefings, and recommendations for executive leadership.
• Research grant opportunities and assist with preparation, submission, and administration of grant applications and awards.
• Administer assigned contracts, grants, agreements, and/or leases.
• Assist with development and implementation of policies, procedures, agreements, and short‑ and long‑range planning documents.
• Assist with development of legislative priorities and advocacy; provide technical support in assigned program areas.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned administrative or support staff as needed.
• Provide professional and administrative support for City Manager’s Office operations, including purchasing, scheduling, records management, and other assigned administrative functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.