22972 - Management Analyst

Management Analyst

Lead, facilitate, and conduct advanced, complex, sensitive and often difficult organizational, operational and performance related studies and economic analyses with statewide impact. How you will contribute:

• Business Plan Development: Lead or conduct business process re-engineering studies and documentation efforts. Lead, facilitate, or conduct internal and external group workshops and meetings with state-wide impact. Develop methodologies and work plans, alternatives and solutions, and prepare comprehensive reports and presentations based on analyses. Lead and direct activities, programs and projects associated with the implementation of VDOT's Strategic Plan. Propose and coordinate strategies for meeting stated Purpose, Mission, Goals and Values. Analyze performance measurements, targets and reporting methodology. Ensure VDOT direction and policies are incorporated into organizational performance, workforce planning, resources planning and individual performance planning. Propose and implement solutions to impediments to expected outcomes. Assist divisions and Districts with the development of business plans.
• Documentation: Develop or oversee the development of VDOT wide position papers, draft policies, regulations and legislation. Facilitate groups, set methodology, conduct research and develop recommendations. Analyze, assemble and present findings. Serve as VDOT liaison with interagency policy study teams and represent VDOT positions. Review and evaluate analyses of VDOT operations conducted by internal and external VDOT entities. Prepare sensitive responses for VDOT Commissioner and Cabinet Secretary, or on their behalf, to be submitted to other branches of state government.
• Program Analysis: Conduct routine analysis and review of assigned programs to determine areas for improvement or where training is needed. Ensure results of analysis are communicated to the applicable stakeholders and a recommended plan of action to address any concerns are brought forward for consideration and implementation.
• Training: Attend and participate in training classes, seminars or conferences to enhance knowledge and skills that benefit self and VDOT. Participate in self development opportunities via books, videos, CBT, and internet. Contribute to VDOT intellectual capital through submission of articles and case studies for publication, and participate in industry presentations and webinars.

What will make you successful:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
• Ability to develop research methodologies, communicate research results and develop recommendations.
• Ability to gather and analyze data and prepare reports.
• Ability to work independently, or in a team environment, in a professional manner with minimum supervision.
• Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to conduct quantitative analyses using methods and techniques that reflect various analytical practices to address or study operational, management, economic or statistical issues.
• Knowledge of and skill in policy development, analysis and public administration.
• Knowledge of business information systems.
• Knowledge of project management, productivity analysis, performance measurement, strategic planning, policy development and analysis, and public administration.
• Skill in overseeing the development of organizational-wide position papers, draft policies, regulations, and legislation.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications such as the various products of Microsoft Office Suite.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to gather, analyze data, and prepare reports.
• Ability to oversee the development of organizational-wide position papers, draft policies, regulations, and legislation.
• Knowledge of project management, productivity analysis, performance measurement, strategic planning, policy development and analysis, and public administration.
• Knowledge of quantitative analyses using methods and techniques that reflect industrial engineering, operations research, economics, or statistical analytical practices.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications including business information systems.

Additional Considerations:

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Data Analysis, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Economics, Statistics or related field desired.
• Analytical experience including familiarity with artificial intelligence tools that can be used to collect and analyze information from disparate sources
• Experience conducting a variety of advanced analyses and management studies.

Physical Requirements

VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct. VDOT Code of Ethics Standards of Conduct

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer