Management Analyst

Management AnalystThe City of Prescott is seeking a Management Analyst to join the City Manager's Office and help shape initiatives that have a citywide impact. This is an opportunity to work alongside executive leadership on strategic planning, policy and financial analysis, performance measurement, and complex cross-departmental projects.If you're a strategic thinker, problem-solver, and strong communicator who enjoys turning data and ideas into practical solutions, this role offers the chance to directly influence how the City operates and serves its community.Bring your analytical expertise, initiative, and commitment to excellent results to help build a stronger Prescott.Position Summary:Performs complex professional and analytical work in support of the City Manager's Office and City-wide initiatives. Responsibilities include conducting research and analysis; managing special projects and organizational initiatives; supporting strategic planning and performance measurement efforts; performing budget, financial, and policy analysis; and providing professional and administrative support to executive leadership. Work may also include assignments involving policy development, communications, legislative priorities, intergovernmental relations, grants, contracts, and other City initiatives.This position works in an executive environment and regularly addresses complex issues with citywide impact. It may supervise administrative staff in the City Manager's Office. Under general direction, exercises substantial independent judgment in planning and carrying out assignments, developing recommendations, managing projects, and resolving problems within established policies and objectives.Essential Duties:Coordinates strategic plan performance measures, data collection, analysis, and reporting.Conducts organizational, operational, financial, statistical, and policy analyses; develops recommendations for management.Assists departments in improving processes, policies, systems, procedures, and service delivery.Assists with budget preparation, monitoring, analysis, forecasting, and reporting.Manages or coordinates complex cross-departmental initiatives, programs, and special projects.Assists in the preparation, revision, and implementation of short- and long-range forecasting and plans, including but not limited to strategic plans, emergency response plans, and operational plans.Conducts research and analysis related to policy, management, operations, and legislation.Supports public communication and engagement activities. Prepares reports, presentations, correspondence, briefings, and recommendations for executive leadership.Researches grant opportunities and assists with preparation, submission, and administration of grant applications and awards.Administers assigned contracts, grants, agreements, and/or leases.Assists with development and implementation of policies, procedures, agreements, and short- and long-range planning documents.Assists with development of legislative priorities and advocacy and provides technical support in assigned program areas.May supervise, train, and evaluate assigned administrative or support staff.Provides professional and administrative support for City Manager's Office operations, including purchasing, scheduling, records, and other assigned administrative functions.Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Education and/or Experience:Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Political Science, or a closely related field and two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience involving management analysis, budget or financial analysis, policy analysis, strategic planning, project management, or organizational improvement; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.A master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field is desirable. Experience in municipal or other public-sector administration is desirable.Licensing, Certification, and Other Requirements:Possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license with appropriate endorsements.Employee Core BeliefsCity of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the City's core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with, both internal and external. Our core beliefs are: Act with Integrity, Work as a Team, Have Personal Commitment and Loyalty, Solve Problems, Take Pride In Excellent Results, High Level of Productivity and Being Nice.Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:Knowledge of federal, state, and City laws, regulations, policies, procedures, codes, and ordinances related to assigned duties.Knowledge of municipal budgeting, contracts, agreements, and capital improvement projects.Knowledge of research methods, statistical methods, data sources, and research techniques.Knowledge of legislative processes and protocols.Knowledge of job-related computer software.Skill in analyzing data, identifying trends, forecasting outcomes, and developing recommendations.Skill in evaluating and improving operations, procedures, policies, and methods.Skill in managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.Skill in communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing, including technical, policy, and legal documents.Ability to learn and apply principles and practices of municipal management and public administration.Ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with coworkers, officials, and the general public.Physical Demands And Working Conditions:Work is performed in a standard City office environment.Duties require working evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.Safely operates a City vehicle and a variety of standard office equipment requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand, and eye movement.Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.Successful candidate will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:Drug screeningMotor vehicle records checkCriminal background screening