Performs highly complex professional administrative and policy analysis work. Work involves conducting organizational studies and evaluations, designing systems and developing procedures, conducting work efficiency studies, and preparing operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. May serve as lead worker for professional, technical and administrative employees. Work requires extensive contact with high-level executives, managers and governmental agencies. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

Management Analyst IV:

• Evaluates statistical data, interprets results and prepares reports on effectiveness of program activities.
• Monitors, evaluates and makes recommendations concerning accounting activities and contract-related matters.
• Oversees strategic long- and short-range planning, modeling activities and the evaluation and development of policies.
• Performs budget-related review, planning and development activities.
• Provides financial information and recommendations to management.
• Researches and interprets historical, current and projected data to identify problems, causes and areas where procedural or system changes are indicated. 
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Management Analyst V (In addition to the duties listed above):

• Oversees the analysis of new or proposed legislation or regulations to determine impact on program operations and
  management.
• Prepares comprehensive technical records and reports to present, interprets data, identifies alternatives; and makes and justifies recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, Communications or related field. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience: 

• Management Analyst IV: 3 years experience in business analysis, methods analysis, strategic planning, project management or related function.

• Management Analyst V: 5 years experience in business analysis, methods analysis, strategic planning, project management or related function.

• Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Licenses and Certifications: 

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

• Applicable analysis methodologies
• Contract administration/management systems
• Statistical analysis methodologies and reporting procedures
• Program/project evaluation methods and techniques
• Portfolio, program and project planning, development and management
• Planning methods, techniques, and strategies
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines
• Leading projects and project teams
• Preparing detailed reports
• Communicating complex ideas and information clearly, concisely, and effectively
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Interpreting and applying laws, rules, and regulations
• Fiscal planning and management practices
• Policy development methodologies and procedures
• Applicable policies and procedures
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Planning, directing, coordinating and leading the work of others

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
   

Conditions of Employment:
 

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