Management Analyst - City Manager's Office

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 role offers the opportunity to work alongside executive leadership on strategic planning, policy and financial analysis, performance measurement, and complex cross-departmental projects. If you're a strategic thinker, problem-solver, and strong communicator who enjoys turning data and ideas into practical solutions, this position allows you to directly influence how the City operates and serves its community.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates strategic plan performance measures, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Conducts organizational, operational, financial, statistical, and policy analyses; develops recommendations for management.
• Assists departments in improving processes, policies, systems, procedures, and service delivery.
• Assists with budget preparation, monitoring, analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
• Manages or coordinates complex cross-departmental initiatives, programs, and special projects.
• Assists in the preparation, revision, and implementation of short- and long-range forecasting and plans, including strategic plans, emergency response plans, and operational plans.
• Conducts research and analysis related to policy, management, operations, and legislation.
• Supports public communication and engagement activities.
• Prepares reports, presentations, correspondence, briefings, and recommendations for executive leadership.
• Researches grant opportunities and assists with preparation, submission, and administration of grant applications and awards.
• Administers assigned contracts, grants, agreements, and/or leases.
• Assists with development and implementation of policies, procedures, agreements, and short- and long-range planning documents.
• Assists with development of legislative priorities and advocacy and provides technical support in assigned program areas.
• May supervise, train, and evaluate assigned administrative or support staff.
• Provides professional and administrative support for City Manager's Office operations, including purchasing, scheduling, records, and other assigned administrative functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Political Science, or a closely related field and two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience involving management analysis, budget or financial analysis, policy analysis, strategic planning, project management, or organizational improvement; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position. A master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field is desirable. Experience in municipal or other public-sector administration is desirable.

Licensing, Certification, And Other Requirements: Possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license with appropriate endorsements.

Skills

• Knowledge of federal, state, and City laws, regulations, policies, procedures, codes, and ordinances related to assigned duties.
• Knowledge of municipal budgeting, contracts, agreements, and capital improvement projects.
• Knowledge of research methods, statistical methods, data sources, and research techniques.
• Knowledge of legislative processes and protocols.
• Knowledge of job-related computer software.
• Skill in analyzing data, identifying trends, forecasting outcomes, and developing recommendations.
• Skill in evaluating and improving operations, procedures, policies, and methods.
• Skill in managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Skill in communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing, including technical, policy, and legal documents.
• Ability to learn and apply principles and practices of municipal management and public administration.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with coworkers, officials, and the general public.

Benefits

• A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free subscription to Calm, and health coaching.
• Paid time off up to 25 days in the first year of employment.
• 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year.
• Free employee-only coverage for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance.
• Pension and long-term disability through the Arizona State Retirement System.
• Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance.

Pay: $32.34 to $40.42 per hour DOE

Deadline to Apply: 9/20/2026

Contact Information: City of Prescott, 201 N. Montezuma Street, Suite 207, Prescott, AZ 86301 | Email: hr@prescott-az.gov | Phone: 928-777-1410