County Administration Office- Senior Strategic Aide

Senior Strategic Aide

The Senior Strategic Aide under general direction manages the County-wide performance management system. The position works with department leaders to develop performance plans, monitors programmatic performance, and makes recommendations for process improvement. In addition, as the County's priorities evolve, the position works with County leadership and stakeholders to update the Strategic Plan and ensure the plan stays a living document.

Acceptable Experience and Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field from an accredited university or college, and five (5) years of experience with emphasis in performance management, strategic planning, business or public administration, governmental/public agency accounting, budget and data analysis, and contract management with proven ability in a position requiring oral communication, writing, research, analytical, organizational and computer skills necessary to accomplish the job;
Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certificates and Licenses Required

Must have or obtain by date of hire a valid driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso.

Essential Duties

Coordinates the County-wide Performance Management System to implement the County's Strategic Plan and develop performance measurement plans, and making recommendations for improvement or modifications;
Performs high level collaboration and participates in systemic work groups, performing high level data analysis and presentations, at the direction of County Administration;
Coordinates and manages a performance measurement system for activities with emphasis on collecting and summarizing data both manually and digitally, reporting observations, making recommendations, and assisting with operational decisions or modifications, on behalf of the County Administrator, to County or departmental procedures;
Works with and assists departments in the development of performance objectives based on the County's strategic plan; tracks, monitors, evaluates and reviews programmatic performance of departments;
On behalf of the County Administrator, provides oversight to department staff regarding meeting their strategic plan objectives;
Conducts interviews; collects, analyzes, summarizes data, and interprets results; prepares flow diagrams, charts, and tables; develops recommendations and observations; prepares descriptive information and reports for strategic planning and budgeting purposes; and makes presentations;
Communicates performance measurement standards to all members of the organization; researches, prepares, and distributes status reports; makes presentations regarding findings, observations, and recommendations to, Chief Administrator and as directed, communicates to departments, and Commissioners Court;
Creates department performance reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis; presents findings to key system stakeholders; makes recommendations regarding data and process improvements;
Coordinates updates to the County's strategic plan as approved by the County Administration Office, and facilitates input from elected officials, department heads and other County staff in the strategic planning efforts;
Analyzes reports and other output required to perform the duties for the department, and provides recommendations for improvement;
Provides policy analysis and program evaluation assistance for Capital Projects and other special projects in the areas of budget, community and economic development, criminal justice, emergency management, human resources, transportation, planning, human services, public works, facility management, legislative issues, and other areas as requested;
Communicates with local, federal, and state officials and representatives to identify resources, programs, funding, and legislation that impact, affect, and enhance the efficiencies, operations, and opportunities of County programs;
Provides organizational performance improvement strategy, direction, advice, and counsel to Department Heads, Elected Officials, supervisors, and employees, on behalf of the County Administrator;
Analyzes, designs, and assists with the development of organizational and individual programs and processes that result in improved performance;
As directed, interacts with…