Management Analyst Senior

Job Summary This Senior Management Analyst position reports to the Budget and Program Performance Analysis section manager and performs a variety of complex tasks in support of departmental operations and services. Duties emphasize research, analysis, and development of recommendations in areas such as budgeting and financial planning, organizational analysis, policy formulation and
service delivery.

The Budget and Program Performance Analysis section within Public Works is intended to provide the department with direction and support for annual budget preparation and submission, standardized financial reporting from a variety of data sources (including capital programming systems), financial model development, program performance accountability, and continuous improvement.

This position ensures that financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis support data-driven decision-making and the effective delivery of essential public infrastructure and services.Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Positions at this level typically require a bachelor's or advanced degree in a financial or administrative discipline and substantial and responsible experience in administrative analysis, budgeting, auditing or a related field, preferably including public sector experience at the local government level.

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Knowledge of: contemporary principles and techniques of public finance, organizational planning and development, administrative and quantitative analysis; program development and evaluation; research methods and information sources; financial planning and forecasting; relevant computer-based systems and applications; principles and techniques of project management and staff supervision; pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

Skill and ability in: analysis and problem solving; presentation and oral communication; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; the development and utilization of a variety of computer applications including spreadsheets, databases and other application-specific software; writing report preparation. Advanced-level Excel proficiency desired.

Selection Process:

Resume and other documents must be attached together in the 'Resume Upload' section of the application.  Multiple files are allowed, but all applicant attachments must be uploaded simultaneously, as there is no way to edit or append uploaded materials after submitting the application.

Application Review (Pass/ Fail) - An online application is required.  Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review.  Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Practical Exam (Pass/Fail) - This recruitment may require a practical exam which will be job related and may include, but not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement.  Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Oral Interview - The interview will be job related and may include, not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement.  Top candidate(s) will continue in the process.

Employment references will be conducted for the final candidates and may include verification of education.

It is general policy of the County that new employees should be hired at the lower steps of the applicable range and advance through the range at the normal progression.

First review of candidates will be December 17th. This recruitment may close at any time on or after the first review date with no additional notice.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Gathers and analyzes quantitative and qualitative information to support organizational planning and resolution of issues.

Prepares complex reports and recommendations.

Advises and assists senior executives and managers.

Plans oversees, and carries out projects including direction and coordination of assigned staff.

Devise and implement innovations and refinements in the budget process to meet agreed upon goals; create and apply a variety of computer applications to facilitate the budget process; establish budget timetable, write instructions, design forms.

Work with the County Administrator, Finance Director, or other department director and division managers to identify goals and objectives for the budget process and other major projects.

Provide technical direction and assistance to department and division managers in the preparation of budget submissions.

Work with department management to gain an understanding of operations, practices and needs in order to evaluate budget proposals and resolve problems; review all proposed budget amendments for consistency of policy and procedures.

Analyze the financial and efficiency impacts of budget proposals and program plans; prepare revenue forecasts.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Salary GradeM2.202Salary Range$6, $9, per monthClose DateOpen Until FilledRecruiterRori Jones

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at 

Employee Benefits and additional compensation

Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation.  Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation.  More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at

Retirement Information

All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice. 
 

For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here: 

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