Management Analyst II

Introduction
Are you a seasoned professional with a knack for financial management and administration? Do you have a passion for shaping budgets that directly enhance the quality of life in our vibrant community? If so, we invite you to consider the role of Management Analyst II within the Office of Policy, Management, and Grants (OPMG) for the City of New Haven.
You will gain hands‑on experience in budget analysis, public administration, and municipal finance. The diverse nature of the assignments will allow you to build a strong foundation that can be applied across various career paths. Joining OPMG means directly contributing to the enhancement of New Haven’s quality of life. This intrinsic sense of purpose can be immensely fulfilling for those just starting, or those looking to jump‑start their careers.

As a Management Analyst II in OPMG, you will play a pivotal role in planning, analyzing, and enhancing the budgetary procedures that underpin our mission. Working closely with the OPMG team, you will be instrumental in aligning our fiscal resources with our commitment to providing outstanding service to the community. The ideal candidate will have accounts payable experience, the ability to work independently, and a strong attention to detail.
The job title of Management Analyst II exists in several departments throughout the City. This particular appointment will be in the Office of Policy, Management, and Grants; other opportunities in other departments may arise.

This is complex fiscal management and administrative work planning, analyzing, and evaluating the current and long‑range budgetary requirements and procedures of the City.
Work involves responsibility for the administration of budgetary activities and for carrying out a wide variety of assignments calling for analytical thinking. These assignments are performed in accordance with regulatory, statutory or charter requirements. Work is carried out under the direction of the department supervisor with latitude for professional and administrative judgement and initiative in planning and implementing the activities of the budget operation.

• Implements the budgetary programs of the Board of Finance under the direction of the Controller and the Budget Officer.
• Confers with departmental officials to resolve questions pertaining to budgetary requirements, attends intra‑departmental conferences on budget requests; studies and evaluates requests in light of departmental policies, program and prior operating experience; recommends changes in original budget requests; presents budget requests orally to representatives of management and fiscal officials; assists departments in evaluating service levels.
• Plans, analyzes and makes procedural recommendations relating to all phases of work in the department.
• Advises and assists department officials and employees in the proper use of finance‑related procedures and forms.
• Reviews and analyzes data submitted by departments for completeness, accuracy and conformance to budget and payroll requirements as well as adherence to policies established by the Board of Finance.
• Oversees the maintenance of central controls on departmental payroll accounts, deductions and leaves of absence.
• Assists in the development and installation of accounting systems.
• Acts as a liaison between the Controller’s Office and other municipal departments with respect to budget analysis and procedures.
• Performs related work as required.

Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university, supplemented by graduate coursework in municipal finance, business administration, public administration or law; at least two years of experience in budget, public administration and municipal finance work, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and budgetary control.
• Considerable knowledge of the organization and operations of City departments and…