Principal Management Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Spearhead development of and recommendation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned functions, divisions, or departments.
• Direct, prioritize and evaluate the work of staff performing administrative, budgetary, financial, system and operational analyses.
• Participate in, lead and oversee the preparation and administration of annual operating and capital budgets; monitor expenditures and revenues to maintain sound financial status.
• Conduct advanced research, surveys, and analytical studies on complex administrative, budgetary, financial, or operational issues; prepare comprehensive executive level reports and recommendations.
• Drive cross-functional project teams using effective project management skills and techniques; define, develop, and implement projects and special assignments.
• Cookordination activities across city departments, divisions, and with outside agencies; interpret and explain relevant rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Champion process improvements initiatives to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Oversee management of specialized programs, contractors, and consultants; participate in the selection, training, evaluation, and mentorship of professional staff.
• Prepare, review, and present reports, correspondence, memoranda, and other documents to senior management, governing bodies, and external partners.
• Lead collaboration with contract administration division staff to prepare public bidding documents, aid in analysis, negotiation and vendor selection, administrating and monitor contracts.
• Ensure strict compliance with federal, state, and local regulations relevant to assigned areas.
• Represent the organization at high level meetings, on boards, and in the community as required.
• Perform related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Qualifications

• To perform a job in this classification, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties as generally described in the specification.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties in a specific job.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
• Knowledge Of Advanced principles and practices of public administration, organization, budgeting, and personnel management.
• Advanced methods and techniques of research, statistical and data analysis, and report presentation.
• Relevant federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies applicable to the assigned area.
• Contemporary software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Principles and practices of public administration and management.
• Ability to: Expertly analyze highly complex organizational and budgetary problems and develop effective solutions.
• Lead, supervise, organize, and review the work of assigned staff; train and mentor others.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Work cooperatively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Independently exercise sound judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
• Manage multiple projects and competing deadlines effectively.

Experience & Education

To obtain the required knowledge and abilities, a typical way would be to have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration, or a related field, and 5 or more years of progressively responsible professional experience in administrative, budgetary, or management analysis roles. A master’s degree in a related field is highly desirable and may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Physical/Mental Demands And Environmental Setting

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear, in person or by telephone; use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and interact with a variety of individuals in office and meeting settings.

Additional Information

• What is your highest level of education?
• Regarding your education, please indicate your area(s) of study in the space below. If you answered "None of the above," type N/A in the space below.
• How many years of progressively responsible professional experience do you have in administrative, budgetary, or management analysis roles?
• Can you describe your experience with data analysis and how you have utilized it to inform strategic decision-making in utility management?