Management Analyst

Position Overview

The position is located in our Carson City DMV Office within the Research and Project Management (RPM) Division. The division is service‑based and provides the DMV with support activities to achieve the goal of the state and agency strategic plan. RPM manages projects using project management methodologies for the implementation of new work methods and automated systems due to State and Federal legislative or regulatory changes, and for process improvements.

It also develops regulations, drafts legislation, fiscal notes, surveys, forms, impact analysis reports, policies, procedures, and customer reference manuals. The major duties of this position are business process improvements and information technology enhancement support and coordination. The role may also contribute to program management and contract procurement and management.

Management Analysts conduct studies, research and analysis of management and administrative areas such as budgeting and financial analysis, departmental operations (forms, policies and workflow), legislative analysis, and statistical and informational analysis. Incumbents make recommendations and assist in or implement new or revised procedures and systems.

Perform financial, statistical or investigative studies; compile and analyze data; prepare and present reports summarizing study results and conclusions; and recommend policies, procedures, the department’s position on issues or future courses of action, and the development of new programs or services based on 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; monitoring 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.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, finance, social sciences, mathematics or a related field and three years of professional experience in the research, development, evaluation or revision of programs, organizations, methods or procedures; OR bachelor’s degree in the same fields and three years of professional experience which included budgeting, accounting, and/or economic or management analysis and projections;

OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and five years of professional experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Management Analyst II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Working knowledge of: techniques of statistical analysis including data collection, evaluation, analysis, financial statements and manipulation; accounting, auditing, financial reporting and/or research/statistical methods and techniques.
• General knowledge of: legislative proceedings and processes; government agencies, resources and functions…