Management POLICY Analyst IV Grade 23

MANAGEMENT POLICY ANALYST IV (Grade 23)

Fulton County – Atlanta, GA

Employment Type:

Full‑time | Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior | Job Function:
Other | Industries:
Government Administration

Salary: $61,846.14 – $86,275.36 (approximately)

Masters Degree in Public/Business Administration, a related field, or equivalent technical experience and certification; five years of progressively responsible experience in the area of assignment; OR a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

The purpose of this classification is to coordinate special projects and conduct research and analysis of various County functions, services, and operations. The role provides professional‑level administrative and management support to the County Manager or other officials at the highest level of local government, serving as a direct liaison and providing operational and strategic analysis in support of County programs and services.

The position is of a responsible, technical or professional level relative to a supporting role in management, but without supervisory responsibilities.

• Conducts operational research, productivity analyses and management studies to assist in the management of departmental operations, programs, and services; compiles and/or monitors administrative and statistical data; researches information; analyzes data and identifies trends; prepares reports; makes recommendations for policy and procedure changes; provides technical assistance and information to management to aid decision‑making.
• Performs financial reviews and analyses for the department; compiles and evaluates operational data and cost histories; monitors billing activities, expenditures, and financial reports; conducts detailed cost analysis; recommends improvements in cost and operational effectiveness; participates in budget development.
• Coordinates special projects for the department, including planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of moderate construction/maintenance projects, management studies, new program introductions, and professional services.
• Oversees professional contractors and consultants; evaluates and selects contractors/consultants; monitors their performance; facilitates cooperation throughout the organization.
• Supports strategic and long‑range planning for departmental operations; participates in local and regional planning; monitors legislation; ensures compliance with new legislation.
• Administers grants for state and federally funded programs; compiles grant applications; researches funding sources; monitors compliance.
• Responds to complaints and questions related to county or department operations; provides information and initiates problem resolution.
• Represents the director and department at meetings, functions, and events; serves as liaison to civic or governmental organizations and committees; keeps the director apprised of activities.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Performs other related duties as required.

Data Utilization: Ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and assess data using established criteria; exercise discretion in determining consequences.
Human Interaction: Ability to apply principles of persuasion or influence over others in coordinating activities.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Ability to operate or control equipment or tools used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory, and design data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Ability to perform arithmetic calculations, interpret percentages and graphs.
Functional Reasoning: Ability to apply principles of rational systems; interpret instructions; exercise independent judgment.
Situational Reasoning: Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in evaluating information against measurable criteria.

It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee, and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, genetics, age, disability or sexual orientation.

Applicants must provide supplemental responses to demonstrate they meet the minimum qualifications. All applications must be completed in full before submission. The Department of Human Resources Management does not accept additional information after an application has been received.