Management Analyst

POSITION PURPOSE:

Under direction of the Area Director, performs moderately difficult statistical and management analyses in support of the administrative functions of the assigned department or program; performs responsible analyses which support functions, projects, programs and initiatives in program administration and implementation.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.

• Analyzes records and documents;
• Prepares worksheets and related records to administer assigned program;
• Develops, maintains and updates a variety of administrative and project tracking systems;
• Consults with and advises management and staff on project progress;
• Coordinates systems needs with Information Systems Department to establish a more efficient information flow;
• Interprets and explains program and/or funding agency provisions, rules, regulations and performance standards, and makes appropriate recommendations;
• Performs special cost, trend, impact and other analyses and drafts reports and recommendations on assigned projects to support department functions;
• Prepares a variety of regular and special reports for management, committees and councils;
• Assembles data, conducts studies and prepares monthly and periodic reports and annual management status report;
• Researches and recommends policies and procedures; participates in the development of Association or program policies and procedures;
• Assists in the development of staff and volunteer training programs;
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Theory, principles, practices and comparative analysis techniques;
• Applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing budgeting and financing of nonprofit agencies;
• Association structure, policies and procedures;
• Policies, procedures, rules and regulations for assigned program/department;
• Computer tools and software, particularly as related to statistical analysis, modeling, data management and manipulation;
• Advanced principles, practices and methods of administrative, budgetary, economic and procedural analysis;
• Principles and practices of sound business communication;
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Ability to:

• Operate a personal computer and proficiently utilize Microsoft Excel , word processing, and other standard software;
• Utilize specialized databases to obtain necessary information;
• Select appropriate methodologies and perform mathematical and statistical calculations and analyses;
• Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines;
• Understand, interpret, explain and apply state, local and association laws, reporting and recordkeeping;
• Establish and maintain effective multi-agency and departmental contact;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, staff, volunteers and others encountered in the course of work.

Training & Experience:

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in Public or Business Administration, Early Childhood Education, or a closely related field; and at least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience performing complex financial, statistical and program analyses; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.