MANAGEMENT ANALYST 2

Job Summary

This position will serve as the supervising Management Analyst 2 for the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation within the Rehabilitation Division and will be located in Las Vegas or Reno, depending on where the qualified candidate is based. This position will supervise an Accounting Assistant 4 that supervises a team of 6 Accounting Assistants that process high level accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions in a complex accounting environment, which serves two Bureaus and handles multiple funding sources and activities. The incumbent is also responsible for organization, coordination and ensuring timely completion of higher-level clerical accounting work. Timely processing of these transactions is directly tied to the receipt of federal funding. The incumbent will provide project and program support to Vocational Rehabilitation. This includes coordinating various tasks, setting timelines, and ensuring that projects align with departmental objectives. They will assist in the implementation of new programs or initiatives, ensuring that all elements are aligned with the department's strategic goals. The Management Analyst 2 will conduct research and analyze data from various sources to support decision-making processes. This involves collecting, compiling, and interpreting complex data to provide actionable insights and preparing comprehensive reports and presentations that clearly communicate findings, trends, and recommendations to management and other stakeholders. They will also respond to staff inquiries and concerns, providing guidance and resolving issues related to departmental policies, procedures, and program operation.

Essential Qualifications

Two or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education.

Job Duties

This position will:

1. Conduct research and analyze legislative implications.
2. Determine software application program needs or requirements.
3. Review and monitor contracts.
4. Make recommendations on policy and procedure improvements.
5. Provide recommendations to management regarding programs and/or work unit activities.
6. Prepare reports and correspondence.
7. Review, write, revise, and recommend administrative policies or procedures for the work unit and/or assigned programs.
8. Conduct statistical or investigative studies, compile and analyze data, and prepare and present reports summarizing study results and conclusions.
9. Develop, manage, review, and make recommendations on contracts and the contracting process.
10. Review, monitor, and research bills submitted to the Legislature impacting the work unit, inform management of possible implications, and recommend an appropriate course of action.
11. Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level. Knowledge of:

• Statistical and research methodology; contract development and oversight.

Skill in:

• Organizing, planning, implementing, and overseeing multiple programs or areas of responsibility.

Ability to:

• Analyze organizational and administrative programs, policies, and procedures, prepare plans for revision, and make recommendations; perform statistical computations such as correlation studies, variance analysis, averages, and trends; analyze user needs and develop appropriate solutions and requirements; organize materials, information, and resources systematically to optimize efficiency; organize, plan, implement, and oversee multiple programs.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, other agencies, and the public; negotiate and exchange ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies, programs, and reach consensus; define problems, identify trends, analyze issues, solve problems, and communicate solutions; produce clear, concise and valid operational manuals, reports, and other presentation materials.

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook.

*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255