Management Analyst

The Management Analyst 4 serves as a key advisor and operational leader within the Director’s Office of the Department of Human Services (DHS). This position supports the Deputy Director of Administrative Services by providing high-level analytical, strategic, and administrative expertise. The incumbent acts as the Human Resources Manager for the Director’s Office, overseeing personnel actions, and compliance with HR policies. Additionally, this role leads department-wide efforts to standardize processes and policies, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and alignment with organizational goals.

• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, finance, social sciences, mathematics or related field and four years of professional experience in the research, development, evaluation or revision of programs, organizations, methods or procedures
• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, finance, social sciences, mathematics or related field and four years of professional experience which included budgeting, accounting, and/or economic or management analysis and projections
• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and six years of professional experience as described above
• One year of experience as a Management Analyst III in Nevada State service
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above

Conduct and/or assist in conducting financial, statistical or investigative studies; compile and analyze data; prepare and present reports summarizing study results/conclusions; may make recommendations regarding policies, procedures, the department’s position on issues or future course of action, and the development of new programs or services based upon study findings.

Plan, organize and coordinate the development and implementation of revised operating procedures/methods for the work unit by analyzing workflow, space allocation, staffing and other factors to improve effectiveness and efficiency of operations; coordinate the development of new forms, work methods and automated systems used to process information related to assigned programs.

Participate in the preparation, monitoring and maintenance of the work unit’s biennial budget and/or program budget(s) by estimating future expenditure levels based on historical data; making projections for future costs; preparing and presenting the budget and/or justifications to the Legislature; monitor fiscal transactions to ensure expenditures are in conformance with State and department policies, regulations and budgetary limits; and developing comprehensive narrative and financial reports for presentation to management, commissions and other entities.

Develop, monitor and review complex contracts and grants; recommend approval or modification to contracts based on governing laws and regulations. Review, write, revise and recommend administrative policies for the work unit and/or programs; issue oral and written directives in the form of policy statements and manuals; prepare correspondence.

Review, monitor and research bills submitted to the Legislature impacting the work unit; inform management of possible implications; and recommend an appropriate course of action.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under general administrative direction of the department director/administrator, incumbents manage and supervise both the supervisory and professional staff in the division or section of a department engaged in providing department management with research, analysis or operational recommendations on broad departmental or divisional issues. Work is highly technical involving advanced principles, techniques and methods relating to problems or unprecedented circumstances. Management Analyst IVs are responsible for long range, broad based planning, program or policy development affecting major aspects of the work unit’s activities/functions crossing divisional lines and are responsible for broad based, complex program areas.

This class is distinguished from Management Analyst III by greater supervisory authority and by the broader scope of responsibility and complexity of work.

• Financial analysis
• Planning
• Research
• Program/policy development
• Budget administration

• Designing, researching and interpreting study results
• Recommending courses of action based upon study outcomes and results
• Motivating others and encouraging effective action
• Organizing, planning, implementing and overseeing multiple programs or areas of responsibility where little precedent exists in resolving complex problems

Recruiter Contact Information:
Ana Maria Ornellas - aornellas.gov