Management Analyst, Principal

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This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:

• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• T uition Assistance Program

The City of Richmond Department of General Services is seeking a highly qualified candidate with proven strategic and analytical experience for the position of Management Analyst, Principal, to provide executive level support in a variety of business management functions. The successful candidate must have senior‑level analysis with involvement in critical and complex programs and projects. the ability to function independently, manage and prioritize multiple work assignments in an effective manner.

This position will serve as the lead analyst for cross‑functional activities and programs of a team that will provide support of consistency in key areas such as but not be limited to, providing policy support and program administration, assisting with researching, developing, writing, and editing complex reports, coordinating budget preparation, preparing financial forecasts, processing financial transactions, A/P and payroll functions, monitor work completion of staff, and serve as departmental representation with intra‑departmental committees.

This position is considered Essential, which means that the incumbent is required to work when the City is closed due to public emergencies, critical or hazardous conditions, or inclement weather.

• Managing and facilitating communications with Divisions that report to the Director of General Services and other City offices
• Determines program/project needs; creates, coordinates, manages, oversees, and monitors programs/projects
• Manages and reviews records, reports, data, and other documentation; provides analysis on complex subjects; presents information; makes recommendations and decisions
• Formulating budgets for assigned program or operational functions
• Prepares timeline and implementation steps for the execution of programs
• Monitoring work assignments, by providing instructions and trainings as needed
• Serving on various divisional and departmental committees and task forces, to provide and obtain critical information
• Performing other related duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, or field related to assignment
• Five (5) years of journey‑level professional experience in area related to assignment, such as policy interpretation, employee relations, position control, data analyzation, program/project management or management analysis
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

• None

• A master’s degree in business or public administration is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.

• Analysis and reporting of data
• Audit response and practices
• Management practices / best practices
• Collecting, assembling, verifying, and analyzing data on various platforms and databases
• Knowledge of department / background in focus area
• City rules and regulations / Ensuring compliance to rules and regulations
• Basic knowledge of City departments and functions
• Background in department of focus
• Business recovery and sustainability
• Local and regional government operations
• Recruitment and Selection
• English language including the meaning and spelling of words, composition, and grammar / Oral and written communication
• Strategic planning
• Ordinances, government regulations, agency…