Management Analyst IV

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Position Overview

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED Service Line/Section: Transportation & Drainage Operations/Support Service Branch Reporting Location: 611 Walker St. Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday/8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Subject to change DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS This position will perform the duties outlined below to help ensure the Service Line is functioning at optimal efficiency in delivering products/services per customers' expectations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develops, prepares, and monitors authorization requests for goods and services, ensuring accuracy, appropriate approvals, and alignment with budgeted resources.
• Conducts detailed historical and projection analyses to evaluate spending patterns, forecast future needs, and support long-range financial planning.
• Analyzes, administers, and monitors formal agreements to ensure adherence to financial, operational, and performance requirements throughout their lifecycle.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret operational, financial, and performance data through collaboration with subject matter experts to develop reports, special documents, etc.
• Analyze and review management practices, procedures, and workflows; recommend updates to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
• Reviews and reconciles delivery documentation and billing records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with authorized terms and departmental records.
• Manages and completes complex and sensitive special projects, often involving multiple stakeholders, as assigned by leadership.
• Coordinate operational data collection and reporting by providing reminders, verifying accuracy, and consolidating information from work order systems for monthly and quarterly reports.

Working Conditions Position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking standing, etc. This is a Department of Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier III Level.

Minimum Requirements

Educational Requirements Requires a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance or a field closely related to the job. Experience Requirements Six (6) years of professional experience in accounting, budget analysis, finance, public administration or a field closely related to the job are required. Substitutions: Experience cannot be substituted for the Bachelor's degree requirement. A Master's degree in a field directly related to the job may substitute for two years of the above experience requirement. License Requirements None.

Preferences

• Valid driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston driving policy A.P. 2-2.
• Effective problem solving, presentation and coaching skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a high volume, fast paced environment.
• Self-starter and committed to completing tasks timely.
• Strategically minded, who can work well, both independently and in a team environment.

**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.

General Information

Selection/Skills Tests Required: None However, the department may administer skills assessment test. Safety Impact Position: NO If YES, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test. 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. Pay Grade - 25 APPLICATION PROCEDURES Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: or call View phone number on click.appcast.io 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. If you need special services or accommodations, call View phone number on click.appcast.io. (TTY 7-1-1) If you need login assistance or technical support call View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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.