CitiStat Program Manager, Operations Manager ; NCS - Mayor's Office of and Innovation

Citi Stat Program Manager, Operations Manager I (NCS) - Mayor's Office of Performance and Innovation

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Salary Range: $99,053.00 - $ Annually

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THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

The Citi Stat Program Manager (Operations Manager I) serves as the principal analyst for Baltimore’s Citi Stat program and citywide performance management functions. Providing advanced analytical support, facilitation, and quality assurance to drive performance improvement and accountability across city government. This role does not manage staff but works closely with the OPI leadership, analysts, and agency partners to ensure our work is effective, actionable, and results-oriented.

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Performance Officer, the Program Manager is responsible for coordinating and facilitating Citi Stat sessions, conducts data analysis, ensures rigorous QA of deliverables and provides coaching to analysts. This role helps agencies use data to identify operational challenges, develop solutions, and track progress on key performance indicators (KPIs). The Program Manager is a champion of data-driven decision-making, process improvement, and transparency.

• Provide quality assurance, including developing Citi Stat’s quality assurance process and coaching to Citi Stat analysts, supporting skill development in program evaluation, analytics, and communication.
• Optimize Citi Stat processes, ensuring consistency in engagement, planning, deliverables, and use of data;
  Develop and maintain systems for tracking performance data, outcomes, and follow-up actions from Citi Stat sessions.
• Lead planning and follow-up for Citi Stat sessions, ensuring sessions are structured, impactful, and aligned with city priorities.
• Provide leadership, analytical, and facilitation support for the citywide performance management process.
• Collaborate with agency leaders, OPI colleagues, and the community to identify and pursue high-impact opportunities for service improvement.
• Analyze data from city agencies to assess performance, identify challenges, and develop actionable recommendations;
  Prepare data visualizations, reports, and presentations that translate complex information into clear, actionable insights for city leadership.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support Citi Stat, citywide performance planning, and process improvement initiatives.

Supervision given: This is an individual contributor role;
Operations Managers may supervise 1+ supervisor directly and a small staff indirectly of administrative, technical or professional positions.

Supervision received: Senior managerial direction (regular status updates) typically from an Operations Director or equivalent.

Employees in this class work a conventional work week. This position is required to work evening and weekend hours and 24-hour callback in an emergency. Work is performed in an office where work conditions are normal. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

Education: Have a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, management, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Have six (6) years of management or analyst experience, including at least three (3) years in performance management, data analysis, or public sector operations.

Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Advanced analytical and data interpretation skills, with experience using data to drive performance management and accountability.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and presentation abilities, including translating data for non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated experience in quality assurance, program evaluation, and process improvement.
• Ability to coach, support, and collaborate with a team of analysts in a fast-paced,…