Strategic & Fiscal Operations Analyst; Analyst; Exe Lev

Staff Analyst – Executive Level

Under the guidance of the Controller or designee, the Staff Analyst – Executive Level will function as the Strategic and Fiscal Operations Analyst to perform advanced professional, financial, operational, and administrative analysis to support departmental leadership in achieving strategic objectives, improving organizational effectiveness, and ensuring responsible stewardship of public resources. This position serves as a key resource in budget administration, performance management, operational improvement, policy analysis, grant administration, and project management by conducting research, evaluating data, developing recommendations, and supporting decision-making processes across multiple functional areas.

The Staff Analyst – Executive Level duties will include but are not limited to:

• Monitor, analyze, and evaluate departmental budgets, expenditures, revenues, grants, contracts, and special funding sources.
• Prepare and review budget modifications, personnel actions, agenda items, procurement requests, accounting transactions, and related administrative documents.
• Conduct financial forecasting, variance analysis, and expenditure trend reviews to identify risks, opportunities, and cost-saving measures.
• Ensure compliance with City policies, financial procedures, grant requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Conduct complex research and analysis related to departmental operations, programs, projects, policies, and strategic initiatives.
• Compile, validate, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data from multiple sources.
• Develop analytical models, dashboards, performance measures, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to support management decision-making.
• Prepare detailed reports, presentations, briefing materials, and recommendations for executive leadership, City management, and external stakeholders.
• Evaluate organizational processes, workflows, internal controls, and operational effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, customer service, accountability, and resource utilization.
• Lead or support business process improvement initiatives and performance management projects.
• Analyze operational data and performance metrics to assess program effectiveness and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of departmental strategic plans, goals, and objectives.
• Coordinate and manage special projects, cross-functional initiatives, and organizational improvement efforts.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, budgets, and outcomes to ensure timely and successful completion.
• Assist leadership in evaluating emerging issues, organizational risks, and long-term operational needs.
• Research and analyze local, state, and federal legislation, regulations, and industry trends that may impact City operations.
• Assess policy implications and prepare recommendations to address operational, financial, and administrative challenges.
• Assist in developing policies, procedures, and best practices that support departmental goals and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a liaison between departments, external agencies, grantors, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate information sharing and facilitate resolution of financial, operational, administrative, and compliance-related issues.
• Provide technical guidance and analytical support to management and staff regarding budgetary, operational, and performance-related matters.
• Present complex financial and operational information in a clear and understandable manner to diverse audiences.
• Develop and maintain documentation, records, and reporting systems that support departmental operations and transparency.
• Coordinate and perform data retrieval, research, and records compilation in response to requests made under the Texas Public Information Act (TPIA).
• Conduct data pulls from various City financial, operational, and administrative systems to support public information requests, management inquiries, audits, and special projects.
• Collaborate with City departments, legal staff, and Records Management personnel to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant responses to…