Management & Policy Analyst

About the role

Help shape the future of City government through research, analysis, and strategic problem-solving. The City of New Haven is seeking a Management and Policy Analyst to support high-impact initiatives that improve public services, strengthen operations, and inform policy decisions. In this role, you'll collaborate with City departments, conduct research and budget analysis, evaluate programs, monitor legislative initiatives, and develop recommendations that help City leadership make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide staff and technical support to interdepartmental and other special committees to develop or review administrative/financial and operating procedures and policies.
• Aid in the development of budgets for special programs and projects.
• Aid public service departments in improving the quality and quantity of services delivered to the public.
• Aid public service departments in problem resolution and keeping time-sensitive tasks on schedule.
• Aid in benchmarking, monitoring, and evaluating activities for departmental operations.
• Aid in developing State of Connecticut Legislative agenda.
• Monitor progress of proposed legislation affecting municipalities.
• Prepare detailed analytical reports for review by department heads, coordinators, and the Mayor in making policy decisions.
• Collect information for reports to the Department head or designee for use in evaluating departmental performance.
• Design, develop, and maintain computerized tracking systems for programs and projects administered by the Department head or designee.
• Prepare letters in response to questions or concerns of the public.
• Conduct research and undertake assignments for special projects assigned to Department head or designee.
• Perform related work as required.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in social sciences, urban affairs, or public administration, and 1-3 years of administrative work experience in research, administration, or planning.
• Ability to design, develop, and implement City policies, programs, and strategies.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to organize work efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with other City personnel, elected officials, contractors, and members of the public.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and work independently.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
• Knowledge of operational procedures within government organizations.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of budgeting.
• In-depth knowledge and familiarity with personal computers, including word processing, data base, and spreadsheet applications, and project management.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in social sciences, urban affairs, or public administration, and 1-3 years of administrative work experience in research, administration, or planning.
• Ability to design, develop, and implement City policies, programs, and strategies.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to organize work efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with other City personnel, elected officials, contractors, and members of the public.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and work independently.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
• Knowledge of operational procedures within government organizations.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of budgeting.
• In-depth knowledge and familiarity with personal computers, including word processing, data base, and spreadsheet applications, and project management.

Skills

• Ability to design, develop, and implement City policies, programs, and strategies.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to organize work efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with other City personnel, elected officials, contractors, and members of the public.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and work independently.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
• Knowledge of operational procedures within government organizations.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of budgeting.
• In-depth knowledge and familiarity with personal computers, including word processing, data base, and spreadsheet applications, and project management.

Benefits

Continued employment contingent upon availability of future funding. Funding may be terminated at any time.

Pay

Within Local 3144 Range 8: $64,357 - $67,778 annualized

Schedule

Full-Time

Contact Information

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