Associate Strategy and Innovation Analyst

Associate Strategy and Innovation Analyst

Salary range: $57,346 - $71,682
This is a non-exempt position.  Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career
The success of Mecklenburg County rests on strong, competent talent at all levels of the organization. The County Manager’s Office is responsible for executing the policy decisions of the Board of County Commissioners and leading the County organization by overseeing the administration of County departments. If you are looking for a career where your work is important to the community, come be a part of Mecklenburg County Government and help us provide a community of pride and choice for people to live, learn, work, and recreate.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Associate Strategy and Innovation Analyst is responsible for supporting organization-wide evaluations and analysis of County programs, services, and operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Participate on team projects, such as the annual Employee Climate Survey and Community Survey, conducting analysis of the data to support the team efforts
• Work independently and with the Office of Strategy and Innovation team to assist departments with the development and monitoring of program scorecards, based on the  Balanced Scorecard framework
• Work independently and with the Office of Strategy and Innovation team on the annual performance review cycle that consists of conducting analysis of data and contextual information
• Contribute to the evaluations of various programs and services commonly known as program evaluations
• Assist the Office of Strategy and Innovation team with other various special projects

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:  Minimum of two years’ experience in public administration or a related field.
Education:  Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted:  Yes

Licenses and Certifications
May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of
• Business communication norms
• Overall function and responsibilities and services in assigned area.

Skills
• Perform statistical analysis
• Conducting research
• Report writing
• Data management and visualization

Abilities
• Communication – Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
• Collaboration – Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships.
• Initiating Action – Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.

COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.