Management Analyst Lake

Why join our team?

Join a workplace where public service meets opportunity. At Lake County Government, employees are empowered to grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact every day. We offer a supportive environment that values innovation and connection, with reliable compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to helping you succeed both professionally and personally.

• Assume Good Intent:Approach each interaction with a positive mindset and openness to understand others.
• Model Professionalism:Maintain high standards in behavior and communication that reflects our values.
• Apply County Wide Lens:Consider the broader impact of decisions on our community and organization as a whole.
• Be Solutions-Oriented:Focus on finding constructive solutions rather than dwelling on problems or challenges.
• Practice Servant Leadership:Prioritize the needs of others, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Support Meaningful Work-Life Balance:Encourage boundaries that support personal well-being while achieving professional responsibilities.

The Management Analyst provides high-level analytical, administrative, and strategic project support to the County Manager’s Office and leadership team, serving as a key liaison across departments to advance organizational priorities. The position coordinates complex initiatives, prepares executive-level reports, memos, and presentations, analyzes operational and financial data, evaluates processes and performance, and develops data-driven recommendations to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness. As an enterprise resource, the Management Analyst helps move strategic priorities from planning to implementation by coordinating cross-functional efforts, monitoring projects and deliverables, identifying barriers, and facilitating practical solutions, while supporting departmental and operational leadership.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide high-level, confidential administrative support to the County Manager’s Office in daily operations and executive functions.
• Prepare and coordinate research, reports, presentations, and materials for the County Manager’s Office, Department Directors, and external partners.
• Serve as a liaison between the County Manager’s Office, Departments, Offices, and the public to ensure clear and timely communication.
• Conduct special studies and manage assigned projects to support organizational goals and decision-making.
• Oversee and administer general administrative programs; act as the primary informational contact; ensure compliance with established procedures and recommend improvements for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assist with policy development and implementation through research, drafting, analysis, and tracking of legislative and administrative initiatives.
• Manage logistics, agendas, scheduling and calendars, including organizing meetings, public hearings, and community engagement activities.
• Promote smooth operations through attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and professional discretion.
• Support the annual budget process by coordinating and scheduling departmental budget meetings, maintaining budget calendars and deadlines, compiling departmental submissions, and assisting with follow-up and documentation.
• Using financial data, tables, and information provided by the Finance Department, coordinate and produce the annual budget book, including drafting and editing the budget message, departmental narratives, charts, tables, performance information, and other supporting materials.
• Coordinate and maintain organization-wide planning, implementation and tracking of strategic priorities, financial and operational milestones, projects, deadlines, and deliverables; gather updates from departments, integrate relevant financial information provided by Finance, and prepare status reports, presentations, and other materials to support management oversight, accountability, and decision-making.
• Coordinate major procurement…