MANAGEMENT ANALYST (UNCLASSIFIED)(RE-POST)

This employee performs professional level work which involves a high degree of independent judgment and responsibility in the administration of the City. Responsibilities include maintaining liaison with various City departments and performing staff work which may involve administrative and operational analysis, budget preparation and administration, management or organizational studies, and other related administrative duties. Performs related duties as assigned. This employee performs professional level work which involves a high degree of independent judgment, initiative, and responsibility in support of the City's administration. Responsibilities include administering federal grants; monitoring tax incentive agreements; managing contractual agreements; ensuring fiscal compliance and sound financial management; developing and maintaining internal controls; reviewing performance reports; and serving as a liaison with various City departments. The position also performs staff work involving the interpretation and application of contractual terms and conditions, federal regulations, local ordinances, and program requirements to ensure compliance and support effective program administration. The employee provides guidance and recommendations to management on administrative and regulatory matters and performs other related duties as assigned. This position is in the Office of Grant Administration in the City Manager's Office. (Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.) Knowledge of Administrative regulations and the municipal code. Business English, e.g. grammar, standard correspondence format, etc. Elements of report preparation. Computers, including word processing and spreadsheets, and enterprise resources (CFS-Ams Advantage, CHRIS, Peoplesoft, IDIS-Integrated Disbursement and Information System) to obtain and analyze information in various output formats. Appropriate City, State and Federal laws, regulations, and procedures. Intergovernmental relationships, responsibilities and funding authorities. Methodologies for conducting the following analyses: present value, cost/benefit, and return-on- Investment. Accounting principles, practices, and procedures. Management principles regarding program evaluation, staffing requirements, tables of organization, and administrative analyses. Methods for preparing and interpreting system flowcharts. Budget methods for municipal government and for programs funded with monies from the federal government. Methods for monitoring revenues and expenditures for assigned budgets. Skill to Use computer software such as spreadsheets, word processing, graphical presentation, and statistical analysis. Operate a computer in performance of assigned duties. Ability to Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Assign, direct and evaluate the work of and supervise subordinate staff. Process complex information while maintaining attention to detail. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Prioritize work; manage time to meet deadlines. Make decisions based on data analysis and observation. Interpret, explain and apply pertinent City, state, and federal laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures; interpret and apply rules of contract compliance. Apply various criteria to evaluate contract bids and recommend selections (as assigned). Maintain confidentiality of City information. Perform complex analyses of problems and formulate solutions related to assigned area of responsibility. Maintain confidentiality of City or employee information. Exercise sound judgment concerning competing policies. Examples of Work Performed Analyzes and monitors financial and management issues. Assists with the direction of financial and management policies and objectives. Gathers data from financial and administrative records; locates City policies and procedures; finds appropriate or relevant authorities, e.g. laws, ordinance, etc.; identifies questionable data; reaches logical conclusions from data and formulates courses of action. Identifies the cause of problems and develops reasonable alternative solutions to problems. Interrelates work from one project to another; identifies and provides necessary strategies to accomplish programs and projects. Develops plans to ensure timely program/project execution. Monitors projects regularly to determine and track status. Coordinates management of cross-cutting projects including working with the people involved. Performs present value, return-on-investment, cost/benefit and other appropriate analyses. Evaluates financial or computerized records, e.g. fund balances, revenues, expenditures, management reports, and budget summaries. Monitors and performs analytical studies concerning assets class exposure, risk and returns relative to investment policy and benchmarks. Assists with the review, selections and evaluation of financial performance. Prepares responses to information requests from numerous sources. Communicates orally and in writing with City staff and the general public. Writes clear, concise reports. Assist those contacted in the course of duty in an effective, efficient and professional manner. Perform related duties as assigned. Forecasts cash flow and determines funds available for investment. Analyzes fundamental and technical market. Analyzes City borrowing needs and recommends strategies. Acts as a liaison to and works with private financial institutions, trustees, investment bankers, bond counsel and other City departments. Performs other tasks related to the management of programs, policies, and procedures as needed. Estimates City revenues and monitors receipts; monitors and determines the City’s total cash position to determine how much money is available for investment. Recommends improvements in cash management city-wide to achieve standard practices and efficient cash management. HR Contact: v.robyn.kinebrew @cincinnati-oh.gov Each applicant must have a Bachelor's Degree in finance, business administration, public administration, economics, or a related field. Other Requirements A valid Driver's License may be required. Military Education & Experience Evaluation Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case by case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations. Environmental Conditions Mostly indoor environment; exposure to office computer screens; automobile travel within the City may be required. Physical Conditions Duties require maintaining physical conditioning necessary for sitting and standing for prolonged time periods; light lifting and carrying; general manual dexterity required; must be able to operate assigned vehicle if required. Probationary Period None Supervision Exercised May exercise technical and functional supervision over technical and clerical personnel. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Cincinnati