Project Analyst

Harris County seeks a mission- and data-driven, service-oriented contributor who will help drive work by the Office of County Administration (OCA) to help achieve Commissioners Court’s priorities, reflected in large part in the Harris County Strategic Plan. The Project Analyst primarily works closely with the Senior Project Analyst and the Managing Director, Special Projects to lead or support high-priority projects within OCA.

This role works with other OCA team members, department leadership and staff, and Commissioners Court offices to support implementation of the Strategic Plan in Action, design and implement good-governance systems and processes, and drive other key projects forward.

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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

• Execution: Supports the successful execution of OCA projects, including selected projects undertaken by any of OCA’s divisions (Technical Assistance & Performance, Grants & Performance, Sustainability, Communications, and Operations). Leads the execution, rollout, and improvement of other critical initiatives as needed.
  • One (1) year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.
• Strategy: Supports the County’s efforts to implement and regularly update the five-year Harris County Strategic Plan. Drives OCA’s work with County departments and Commissioners Court offices (primarily through Department Progress Meetings and Goal Area Committee meetings) to align departments’ work with the Strategic Plan.
• Communication: Ensures regular communication with OCA leadership Commissioners Court staff, and OCA Division Directors as applicable, on project progress and to provide and gather feedback on an ongoing basis.
• Performance Tracking: Works with the Technical Assistance and Performance team to track departments’ progress vis‑à‑vis the Harris County Strategic Plan. Attends and facilitates selected Department Progress Meetings and Goal Area Committee meetings.

• This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

  • One (1) year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.
• At least three (3) years of work experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to and track record of advancing equity, justice, diversity, and opportunity in operations and public policy design.

• Strong knowledge of or ability to learn quickly about public policy, Texas county government operations, laws, statutes, functions, programs, and best practices for county operations.
• Ability to execute tasks in an effective and timely manner and prioritize assignments to meet directives while managing workload levels.
• Ability to establish positive relationships, maintain the highest standard of professional and personal ethics and behavior, and accept supervision.
• Ability to provide guidance to, interface with, and obtain feedback from a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Ability to continuously learn about all County operations and Commissioners Court’s priorities to help ensure OCA is providing the appropriate service support to other County departments and offices.
• Commitment to project management, problem solving, customer service, process improvement, and performance management.
• Ability to work amidst ambiguity with a high level of emotional intelligence, curiosity, integrity, ethics, and transparency.
• Ability to manage projects flexibly based on changing context, needs, information, and priorities.
• Highly skilled in oral and written communication, with excellent ability to review and edit memos, policy documents, process flows, reports, and…