Management Analyst

Performs a full range of complex professional, financial, systems, statistical, programmatic, management, policy analyses, and other administrative activities regarding legislative and policy priorities, including research and analysis, writing, and cross-departmental coordination. Provides support to Departmental Administration and the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC).

Additionally, provides organization-wide process, procedure, and systems support on behalf of the County Manager's Office, including facilitating enterprise-level discussions around the integration of org-wide internal communications systems and coordinating organization-wide needs initiatives.

• Coordinates, leads, and participates in a variety of special projects including planning and implementation of complex research programs and services.

• Develops, researches, analyzes, evaluates, and provides recommendations regarding the effectiveness of programs and operations in meeting established goals, objectives, and priorities; prepares program status reports for review.

• Writes policy memos and staff reports summarizing background, public input, and fiscal impact for study sessions and public hearings.

• Helps prepare agendas and materials for study sessions, attends sessions, and documents the Board's direction.

• Tracks Board decisions and assignments through to departmental implementation, coordinating with department Directors and the County Attorney's Office as needed.

• Maintains objectivity and equal responsiveness to all commissioners, consistent with standard codes of ethics.

• Leads discussions and meetings on integrating county-wide communications systems and related organizational tools.

• Coordinates county-wide initiatives, ensuring departmental alignment and follow-through.

• Provides direct project and organizational support to the County Manager's Office.

• Participates and collaborates in strategic planning and provides support for internal county planning efforts, external public processes, and other projects and initiatives as needed.

• Represents the Department, County, and other jurisdictions, vendors, or organizations on matters of County priority.

• Coordinates, facilitates and participates in various County cross-departmental working teams.

• Assists in the development of the Department's budget; conducts research and analysis to support budgeting.

• Prepares and presents to the BOCC as it relates to projects, policies, grants, budgets, and other areas of importance.

• Supports the relationship between Pitkin County government and partner organizations and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and County staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and County information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

• Master's Degree in Public Administration highly preferred.

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree required in Public Administration and 1 year related professional, public sector experience;

• Additional related education or experience may count towards required education/experience.

• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.

• Principles and practices of public administration.

• Research methods and techniques.

• Fiscal and budgetary management and tracking.

• Organizational and community planning.

• Public policy processes.

• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Handling multiple tasks simultaneously, under pressure, and in emergency and stressful situations.

• Working efficiently both independently and as part of a team.

• Organizing and prioritizing work to meet deadlines.

• Developing, understanding, interpreting, and communicating information, policies and procedures.

• Establishing and…