STAFF ANALYST (OD ANALYST)

The Office of Talent & Organizational Development mission statement is to ignite passion, empower people, and advance performance through partnerships and learning.  To help us with our mission-centered work, we are in search of an Organizational Development (OD Analyst) to partner with the OD Division Manager to drive organizational effectiveness through the creation of systems, networks, and practices.  Areas of focus the OD Division Manager and OD Analyst may address include, but may not be limited to, performance consulting, change and transition management, workplace culture, employee engagement, succession planning, continuous improvement, customized training delivery for OD Thought Partner Engagements and special projects. 

The OD Analyst must be able to:
   

• Partner with the OD Division Manager to provide performance consulting, recommend and implement appropriate solutions enhancing organizational, team or individual performance.
• Independently and/or collaboratively:
  • Select and/or create diagnostic tools, surveys and metrics to gain a data-driven perspective of the organizational landscape or impact of interventions and client experience
  • Conduct field research, focus groups, training or coaching interventions
  • Synthesize business best practices with public sector acumen to craft innovative OD strategies
  • Incorporate project management and time management skills to plan, implement and monitor several initiatives running concurrently.
  • Design and/or delivery customized training or coaching solutions
• Maintain a high level of accountability and confidentiality in all aspects of the role.
• Establish credibility and build relationships with tram members and organizational leaders.
• Meet individual performance metrics and goals while modeling behavior-based competencies.
• Maintain high emotional intelligence reflecting analytical capabilities balanced with relationship skills
• Conduct strategic research to forecast evolving industry requirements and stay ahead of trends in best practices
• Meet individual performance metrics and goals while modeling behavior-based competencies.
• Collaborate with the Office of Talent & Organizational Development team members in the pursuit of the overall mission.
• The Organizational Development Network highlights five capability areas within the Global OD Competency Framework. (Use this link as a reference for supplemental question #5).  Within each capability area, we have highlighted one specific competency needed for this role: Results-Oriented Leader, Culture Builder, Process Consultant, Credible Influencer, and Self-Aware Leader.

WORKING CONDITIONS

There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, and air conditions.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a bachelor's degree in business administration, Public Administration, Finance or a field directly related to the type of work being performed.
Graduate degrees related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
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. 

Intermediate to advanced proficiency with data analysis tools such as Power BI, Excel, Qualtrics, MS Office 365 applications (MS Teams, Visio, Planner, MS Project, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Forms, Lists and MS Stream) and Adobe Pro.

• Five or more years of directly related experience
• Five or more years of supervisory or experience leading diverse teams and interacting with senior executives, middle managers and front-line employees   
• Degrees in Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Human Resources Management, Public or Business Administration
• Specialized Certifications in areas such as: Organizational Develop Development Certification Program (ODCP), OD Certified Consultant (ODCC), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Gallup Certified Strengths Coach
• Experience with Canva or Articulate 360 will be a plus
• Public sector experience with organization-wide and cultural transformation is also preferred
• A passion for public service.

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

SELECTION/SKILLS TEST REQUIRED

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview.
  
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION - No
  
Pay Grade - 26
  
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.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov or call (832)393-7238.
  
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Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
  
 All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.  

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Salary : $73,951 - $108,798