STRATEGIC & FISCAL OPERATIONS ANALYST (STAFF ANALYST (EXE LEV))

About the role

The Staff Analyst – Executive Level will function as the Strategic and Fiscal Operations Analyst to support departmental leadership in achieving strategic objectives, improving organizational effectiveness, and ensuring responsible stewardship of public resources.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, monitor, and analyze departmental budgets, expenditures, revenues, grants, contracts, and special funding sources.
• Prepare and review budget modifications, personnel actions, agenda items, procurement requests, accounting transactions, and related administrative documents.
• Conduct financial forecasting, variance analysis, and expenditure trend reviews to identify risks, opportunities, and cost-saving measures.
• Evaluate organizational processes, workflows, internal controls, and operational effectiveness.
• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of departmental strategic plans, goals, and objectives.
• Coordinate and manage special projects, cross-functional initiatives, and organizational improvement efforts.
• Assist leadership in evaluating emerging issues, organizational risks, and long-term operational needs.
• Analyze operational data and performance metrics to assess program effectiveness and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
• Research and analyze local, state, and federal legislation, regulations, and industry trends that may impact City operations.
• Develop analytical models, dashboards, performance measures, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to support management decision-making.
• Provide technical guidance and analytical support to management and staff regarding budgetary, operational, and performance-related matters.
• Collaborate with City departments, legal staff, and Records Management personnel to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant responses to information requests.
• Perform related analytical, administrative, financial, operational, and strategic assignments as required to support departmental objectives and organizational priorities assigned by the City Controller or designee.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field to the type of work being performed.
• Three years of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed are required.
• Professional experience related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Preference will be given to candidates that have analytic and data analysis experience.
• Key Skills And Abilities:
  • Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency with data and analytical technologies.
  • Strong leadership track record.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work assignments.
  • Exceptional verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• None.

Skills

• Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Adobe Acrobat.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

SALARY INFORMATION Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Schedule

MONDAY - FRIDAY 8AM - 5PM*

Benefits

N/A

Pay

SALARY INFORMATION Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

SALARY INFORMATION Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Legal/EEO

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.