Management Analyst II or Senior Analyst – Strategic Initiatives; On-Site, Aspen

The City of Aspen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Management Analyst II or Senior Management Analyst – Strategic Initiatives

Strategy & Innovation Office (on-site, Aspen, CO)

Exempt

• Management Analyst II: $76,960 – $86,590 annually
• Senior Management Analyst: $91,437 – $102,887 annually

• Management Analyst II: $76,960 – $115,461 annually
• Senior Management Analyst: $91,437 – $137,176 annually

This position serves as the primary facilitator for implementation of the City of Aspen’s organizational strategy through Compass, the city’s work planning and alignment program. The role is responsible for coordinating and maintaining Compass as the central mechanism for translating the city Strategic Plan into departmental priorities, projects, and measurable actions. Working across departments and with key stakeholders, the position supports organizational and departmental strategic planning, leads high‑impact process improvement initiatives tied to strategic goals, and helps departments use planning tools and technology to implement change, track progress, and sustain results over time.

Works under the general direction of the Strategy & Innovation Director or their designee.

• Collaborates with departmental leadership to develop and maintain strategic plans through the City’s departmental strategic (Compass) plans to ensure alignment with city and departmental priorities.
• Acts as a champion of customer experience for the city, ensuring customer‑facing improvements are integrated into key organizational processes and initiatives.
• Assists with the development of departmental strategic and/or business plans.
• Leads cross‑functional teams in crafting approaches to solve a variety of complex business problems and achieve organizational excellence. Guides departments in managing the transition from study to implementation and results. Applies facilitation, project management, business process improvement, and innovation tools and techniques.
• Collaborates with departmental colleagues to support key departmental programs and projects such as nonprofit grant administration, software administration, survey development, and more.
• Establish KPI program.

• Serves as a technology/process improvement consultant and project manager for internal city stakeholders, addressing a wide variety of complex topics and needs.
• Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with key partners.
• Manages a substantial portfolio of projects according to level, while requiring minimal supervision.
• Researches and develops recommendations for new or improved work processes, policies, and methods, and plans and assists with the implementation strategy.
• Prepares written reports and presentations to summarize projects, research, analysis, and recommendations.

• Leads projects that leverage technology solutions to meet change management goals. Supports the entire project life cycle from project selection to tool selection, vendor management, and collaborative implementation.
• Is a force for positive change by encouraging the organization to take thoughtful risks through creative solutions and dedicated research.

Supports and models the City of Aspen organizational values:
Service, Partnership, Stewardship, and Innovation. Organizational values are shared principles that guide behavior across the organization. This position is responsible for upholding and applying these values while performing daily work functions. Other duties as assigned.

• Service: Provides service with excellence, humility, integrity, and respect in daily work, builds trust by listening, treats people with respect, acknowledges opportunities for improvement, and follows through with commitments.
• Partnership: Actively creates strong, supportive internal and external relationships to attain a common goal and achieve greater impact together.
• Stewardship: Balances social, environmental, and financial responsibilities, evaluating the impact of…