Senior Management Specialist

Senior Management Analyst

Position Overview:

Under general direction, the Senior Management Analyst is responsible for performing complex professional-level projects that require a high degree of specialized knowledge. Conducts research, provides data, makes recommendations, and implements solutions to achieve project goals and objectives. May exercise supervision over assigned staff.

Job Duties:

• Undertakes special project efforts assigned by the Management Team.
• Performs efficiency improvement analysis on certain County functions and services.
• Performs specialized analysis, including cost of service and performance evaluation, and makes recommendations for solutions to problems.
• Assists departments in compiling, organizing, and presenting proposals to the Management Team.
• Coordinates projects and activities between various divisions, County departments, public agencies, and/or private sector representatives.
• Seeks and evaluates information from a variety of sources and provides specialized reports as requested by the management.
• Oversees coordination between divisions/departments throughout the duration of projects.
• Prepares and delivers presentations.
• Coordinates and prepares reports and correspondence in response to requests.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need special services or accommodations, please call  or email  This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Management, Business Administration, or related field.

Experience:

• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in business, management, or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of project management principles, procurements, and delivery methods.
• Knowledge of administrative principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of report development, presentation practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of public administration practices and local government issues.
• Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Ability to implement policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management, and the public.

In accordance with Harris County's Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) Policy, this position is subject to emergency response and deployment protocols. The employee may be designated as supporting a Mission Essential Function (MEF) and must:
Participate in the classification process of departmental staff based on MEF responsibilities. Be available for temporary deployment to an alternative work location, role, or telework assignment during emergency events. Confirm work assignments with their supervisor prior to reporting to any worksite during such events. Remain flexible in assuming alternative duties as directed to support County operations continuity.

NOTE:

Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation, but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences:

Education:

• A master's degree in public administration, Management, Business Administration, or a related field is highly desirable.

Experience:

• Experience in public administration and local governance is preferred.

General Information:

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
Full-Time | Regular | 40 hours per week. Subject to early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays at times, depending upon the project or workload.

Salary:
Commensurate experience, based on 26 pay periods.

Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:

Most assignments will be performed in an office, meeting, or operations command center environment, but some field work may be required. May be required to work extended work hours during activation of disaster recovery operations for an unspecified length of time (varies based on the extent of the event). This position requires bending, stooping, and lifting to 25 lbs., frequent walking, standing, sitting, reaching, and ascending/descending stairs.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable…