Management Analyst

Nature of Work

Performs analytical work to assist department management in resolving budget, administrative, and management issues. Develops recommendations, writes reports, evaluates and identifies process improvement opportunities within enterprise information systems and supports strategic planning efforts.

Work is performed in a standard office environment.

Light physical demands; mostly desk work, some lifting and carrying of files and reports. Frequent to constant use of a personal computer.

Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.

First consideration may be given to current City of Las Cruces employees who meet all minimum requirements. Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the interview process.

This recruitment will be used to fill a full‑time, regular, exempt position in the Utilities Department (MIS Line of Business), but may be used to fill other Management Analyst I positions in other City Departments. Position will be advertised as continuous until filled, with periodic review of applications.

This position is a RX17.

• Analyzes, monitors, and manages budget and expenditures for programs, projects, grants, and department functions; prepares and reviews personnel actions, agenda items, budget changes accounting activities, and other administrative functions to ensure compliance with City policies.
• Develops relationships with departments to recognize issues that need to be resolved, identify projects that would benefit, recommend improvements and adjustments, and develop and implement special projects based on findings; completes special projects and assignments for departments.
• Researches, organizes, compiles, summarizes, and analyzes data and information for special projects and planning; develops and documents recommendations; prepares and presents reports to management and other agencies.
• Researches and analyzes operations, workflow, and work quality; provides statistical analysis of departmental practices and methods; researches and analyzes technical transactions and operations to resolve questions and validate data; provides analysis on process improvement projects.
• Conducts various tests and troubleshoots problems; identifies areas of concern, determines solutions, and communicates effective implementation processes.
• Analyzes trends and issues and resolves departmental concerns and problems; performs a wide range of technical, analytical, and general administrative duties; coordinates information and ensures effective communications between departments; clarifies and reconciles funds, grants, budgets and accounting issues and procedures; provides and explains technical and financial information to external agencies and City staff and management.
• Assists, supports, and participates in the development of the strategic plan for the various City departments; completes research on funding, creates grant applications, updates budgets, and provides analysis for department functions.
• Coordinates the evaluation and purchase of services, capital assets, and equipment; develops, writes, updates, and verifies new or existing vehicle and vendor bid specifications; research cost effective products and services and prepare and recommend contracts with appropriate vendors.
• Serves as systems administrator for the division's maintenance information system software, overseeing system maintenance, upgrades, user training, and workflow.

Bachelor's Degree in Public or Business Administration, Data Management, Accounting, Economics or Management of Information systems or related field PLUS three (3) years experience in fiscal, administrative, operations or management analysis; one year of experience in a public sector preferred. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.

Valid driver's license is preferred. Additional technical certifications and training may be required for some positions in this job class. If applicable, position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies.

Knowledge of principles, practices, techniques, activities, rules, and regulations related to the operations and functions of the position and services provided; current principles of record keeping and records management; principles and practices of effective research methods and data analysis, information systems, techniques related to business process analysis and business intelligence; customer service, and problem resolution techniques;…