Management Analyst

THE POSITION

Under direction, to plan, design and conduct operational, policy and programmatic studies; to recommend and assist with the implementation of program, policy and procedure modifications; to assist with the general administrative support of the organizational unit to which assigned; and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

Positions in this class normally independently perform sophisticated research and a variety of operational and policy analysis activities designed to maximize resource utilization and operational effectiveness in the organizational unit to which assigned. This class is distinguished from Senior Management Analyst which regularly provides work direction to a small professional staff. It is further distinguished from the Administrative Specialist and Administrative Services Officer classes in that the focus of the Management Analyst class is on operational and policy research, rather than the provision of ongoing administrative services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Note: The following are duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.

1. Plans analytical studies to be performed; defines and clarifies problem areas; determines research methodology, identifies data sources and designs survey instruments; establishes timeframes for study completion.

2. Assembles required data; designs questionnaires, conducts interviews, makes observations, researches files and literature, surveys other organizations and documents findings.

3. Collects and analyzes information; utilizes computer based and statistical techniques where appropriate; evaluates alternative problem solutions.

4. Makes recommendations for action; prepares narrative and/or statistical reports, including implementation strategies; makes presentations to management or the Board of Supervisors as required.

5. Prepares policies, procedures and other written documentation; monitors legislative and regulatory changes that may affect unit operations and recommends necessary changes.

6. Serves in a consultative role to departmental management on administrative and related issues and strategies; provides significant input into policy, operational and service delivery decisions; assists line management in the implementation and facilitation of policy and programmatic changes.

7. Represents the agency or department and serves as liaison with other County departments and agencies in areas of mutual concern; confers with representatives of governmental, business and community organizations and the public; may serve on a variety of task forces.

8. May assist with or perform specific administrative services such as negotiating and administering contracts for services, assisting with development of the budget, writing grant applications and specifications for proposal, and designing computerized systems and data bases.

9. Interprets and applies a variety of policies, rules and regulations; provides information which may require tact and judgment to employees and others.

10. May direct and review the work of others on a project or day-to-day basis.

11. Operates a variety of standard office equipment including a word processor and/or computer; may drive a County or personal vehicle to attend meetings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year accredited college or university (180 quarter units or 120 semester units) with major coursework in business or public administration, or a field related to the work;

AND

EXPERIENCE:

Equivalent to three years of full-time professional level experience in independently providing complex administrative or management services, including planning, organizing and conducting high level administrative, organizational or related studies, preferably in a public agency setting.

(Additional professional or paraprofessional administrative services experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.)

BENEFITS

In addition to a competitive salary, employees also enjoy an attractive benefits package with the following elements:

For your Health & Well-Being

• Medical and Dental HMO & PPO Plans
• Vision or Vision Reimbursement
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
• Short and Long -Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness and Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
• Annual Cost of Living Adjustments as determined by bargaining units
• May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• May be eligible for up to $3,300 in annual County allowance

For your Work/Life Balance

• 12 paid holidays
• 4 Floating holidays and 7 Management Paid Leave days
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Catastrophic Sick Leave
• Employee Mortgage Loan Program
• Group Auto/Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Child Care Resources

*Benefit rates are dependent upon the management employee's represented or unrepresented classification.