Management Analyst

Summary

Minimum Starting Salary is $59,484.9800 annually, depending on qualifications. This is an on-site position located in Waco, Texas.

About the Role

The City of Waco seeks a Management Analyst with attention to detail to work on challenging, high-level projects in the Public Works Department, specializing in problem-solving, research, process improvement, and initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent and 4 years in business, local government, or non-profit sector; or
• Associate's degree in business, Public Administration, Management, or a related field and 2 years of business, local government, or non-profit sector; or
• Bachelor's degree in business, Public Administration, Management, or a related field and no experience
• Valid Texas Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• Public sector experience

Position Overview

Under the general direction, the Management Analyst will be tasked with challenging, high-level City projects while performing duties in compliance with state and federal regulations and City policies and standards.

Essential Functions

• Conducts analyses and research that supports the assigned department or division; makes recommendations for the solution of budgetary, fiscal, or operational concerns and issues.
• Provides assistance in resolving operational and administrative problems; identifies problem areas; conducts research to find alternative solutions; prepares reports to present and interpret data; makes recommendations; and completes forms, paperwork, or other administrative procedures in the implementation of programs.
• Works on a variety of initiatives, including project management and process improvement.
• May implement program governance standards across the portfolio, including tracking, monitoring, and updating the status of program deliverables.
• May receive and respond to complaints and questions; review problems and recommend corrective actions; prepare summary reports as required.
• May maintain department files; research files and computer databases; collect and compile statistical data; develop and create a variety of technical and statistical reports; enter and retrieve data in records management systems, including responding to open records requests; update manual and computer records and tracking systems.
• Answers questions where judgment, knowledge, and interpretation of City policies, procedures, and regulations are necessary; responds immediately to inquiries and resolves problems and customer service inquiries within scope of authority.
• Coordinates purchasing activities to procure the most cost-effective supplies, materials, equipment, and services; purchases supplies, services, equipment, and materials for the department; oversees the preparation and evaluation of bids proposals, qualifications, and the selection of vendors.
• May recommend decisions within the limits of delegated authority and budgetary constraints on the selection of suppliers, acceptance of bids and proposals, and determination of the most cost-effective procurement method.
• Prepares City Council Agenda items and Council presentations for the department when requested.
• Develops City codes, ordinances, policies, and procedures in assigned departments or divisions.
• Assists in coordinating, developing, and monitoring the assigned budget; compiles annual budget requests; monitors approved budget accounts; monitors department expenditures and purchasing activities; prepares purchase orders; receives and records invoices and fees; recommends fund transfers as needed.
• May maintain/input payroll timesheets and process payroll information.