What are the responsibilities and job description for the Management Analyst- Field Operations position at City of Glendale, AZ?
Description
Under general supervision performs a wide variety of analytical duties including special projects, research studies, budget analysis, procurement and other specialized functions; coordinates and performs a variety of contract and grant administration duties. Provides financial and statistical analysis and assists in the coordination, preparation, and analysis of the operating and capital improvement budgets
Essential Functions
- Participates in the development and administration of department, division and/or operating budget; analyzes proposed capital, operating, and maintenance expenditures; prepares reports and analysis related to impact of budgetary decisions; prepares financial forecasts; tracks and monitors budget expenditures.
- Track office or program expenditures by recording expenses, alerting management to budget overruns and unusual expenses. Maintain a variety of financial records such as petty cash, purchase orders, and check requisitions.
- Plans, coordinates, and evaluates activities associated with assigned contracts; participates in research and evaluation of proposed contractual obligations and agreements; assists in contract negotiations and administration; monitors compliance with applicable contractual agreements.
- Assists in planning, organizing, and researching grants for a division or department; monitors and evaluates information to determine compliance with prescribed standards and guidelines; writes and edits grant applications; tracks grant spending.
- Interprets data, identifies alternatives, and presents conclusions, forecasts, and recommendations based on data summaries and other findings.
- Coordinates, implements, and monitors special projects within assigned area of responsibility; performs complex research and analysis of new programs, services, policies, and procedures; prepares and presents reports.
- Assists in the coordination of interdepartmental and departmental activities with other City departments and divisions and with outside agencies.
- May supervise, provide direction to or oversee the work of less experienced staff.
- Monitors and ensures timely compliance with regulatory matters and reporting requirements.
- Represents the department by attending meetings and committees; presents information to staff, departments, and management.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements/Success Factors
Associate Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible and related experience in preparing and monitoring budgets, researching and analyzing data, and/or project management
Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.
Knowledge of:
- Department policies and procedures
- Research and analysis methods and elements of report presentation
- Principles, methods, and practices of municipal budgeting and finance
- Grants and grant accounting
- Customer service procedures and techniques
- Methods and techniques of statistical and financial analysis
Ability to:
- Collect, evaluate and interpret complex information and data.
- Maintain confidentiality of information processed or prepared
- Analyze and interpret statistical data and present findings in a clear and concise manner
- Analyze issues and independently formulate recommendations
- Track, monitor, reconcile and analyze budgets
- Compute mathematical figures; make complex arithmetic computations and prepare statistical summaries
- Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Operate a computer and related software and demonstrate proficiency to prepare documents, spreadsheets, databases, reports, manuals, presentations, email and timesheets
Success Factor Classification Level - Foundational
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This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
Office setting
Benefit information is outlined here: https://www.glendaleaz.com/cms/One.aspx?portalId=15209085&pageId=15331883
