Management Analyst

Description

Under general direction of the Principal Management Analyst, the Management Analyst I plans, organizes, leads, and/or participates in complex, sensitive, and detailed analytical and administrative work in the areas of budget, financial/fiscal, administrative policy, procurement, and/or contract administration in support of assigned North County Transit District (District) Divisions/Departments.

This position is distinguished as an intermediate-level position that requires previous experience performing a wide variety of difficult, complex, and/or sensitive analytical activities for assigned District Division/Department management which requires the use of considerable discretion, judgment, and interpersonal skills.

Based on assigned District Division/Department, the individual in this position may be designated as a Confidential Employee as s/he will be privy to highly confidential and sensitive information on internal District matters pertaining to the decision-making process on matters relating to potential and current litigation, labor relations and/or personnel and employment, and other items of general legal and/or liability concerns. Employees so designated shall be notified in writing by Human Resources.

This position reports to the Principal Management Analyst and also receives information from managers and/or professional staff within their respective Division/Department. S/he exercises no direct supervisory authority but is required to collaborate with all District personnel and personnel from other governmental entities. Further, this position is expected to participate in the sharing of expert knowledge and as a vital member of various project teams that may be instituted.

Normal working conditions for this position are in both an office and field setting. Business travel may be required periodically between District sites, governmental agencies, consultants’ facilities, and other locations as required.

• Participates in budget development and administration activities for assigned area of responsibility; analyzes proposed operating and maintenance expenditures; prepares reports and analyses related to impact of budgetary decisions; prepares financial forecasts; tracks and monitors expenditures vs. budgets, and expenditures vs. funding restrictions and reporting requirements.
• Participates in procurement and contract administration activities for assigned area of responsibility; assists in development of technical specifications, scope(s) of work, and required documentation for procurement activities, assuring District procurement policies and procedures as well as source of funding policies and requirements are followed; participates in research and evaluation of proposed contractual obligations and agreements; assists in contract administration; monitors compliance with applicable contractual agreements.
• Provides administrative support to Division/Department staff; participates in and provides staff support for a variety of committees, boards, and commissions; prepares and presents staff reports, presentations, and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary.
• Oversees and coordinates assigned functions or projects; participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, and priorities for assigned functions or programs; recommends and implements resulting policies and procedures.
• Coordinates, implements, and monitors special projects within assigned area of responsibility; performs complex research and analysis of new programs, services, policies, and procedures; prepares and presents reports.
• Prepares and presents comprehensive technical, administrative, and financial analytical and statistical reports for Division/Department activities that present and interpret data, identify alternatives, and present and justify conclusions, forecasts, and recommendations based on data summaries and other findings.
• Coordinates and collaborates with NCTD Departments and Divisions and outside agencies; serves as a liaison with public and private organizations.
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