Management Analyst

City of Waco; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Waco seeks a Management Analyst in the Public Works Department, focusing on details, problem-solving, research, and process improvement for challenging, high-level projects.

Under general direction, the Analyst will support budgeting, procurement, council agenda preparation, and program governance across departments, ensuring compliance with city policies and state regulations. The role requires strong communication and data analysis to deliver actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and 4 years in business, local government, or non-profit sector; or an associate's degree with 2 years of experience; or a Bachelor's degree with no experience.
• Preferred: public sector experience; valid Texas driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses and research to support the assigned department or division; recommend solutions for budgetary, fiscal, or operational concerns.
• Assist in resolving operational and administrative problems; identify problem areas; conduct research to find alternatives; prepare reports and data interpretations.
• Work on initiatives including project management and process improvement.
• Coordinate purchasing to procure cost-effective supplies and oversee bids, proposals, and vendor selection.
• Prepare City Council Agenda items and presentations; develop codes, ordinances, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor budgets, purchasing, and expenditures; prepare purchase orders and invoices; handle fund transfers as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Research

Process improvement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree in business/Public Administration/Management

Bachelor's degree in business/Public Administration/Management

Job description

The City of Waco Seeks

A Management Analyst with attention to detail to work on challenging, high-level projects in the Public Works Department, specializing in problem-solving, research, process improvement, and initiatives.

Minimum Starting Salary is $59,484.9800 annually, depending on qualifications

This is an on-site position located in Waco, Texas.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent and 4 years in business, local government, or non-profit sector, or
• Associate's degree in business, Public Administration, Management, or a related field and 2 years of business, local government, or non-profit sector or
• Bachelor's degree in business, Public Administration, Management, or a related field and no experience

Preferred:

• Public sector experience
• Valid Texas Driver's License

Position Overview

Under the general direction, the Management Analyst will be tasked with challenging, high-level City projects while performing duties in compliance with state and federal regulations and City policies and standards.

Essential Functions

• Conducts analyses and research that supports the assigned department or division; makes recommendations for the solution of budgetary, fiscal, or operational concerns and issues.
• Provides assistance in resolving operational and administrative problems; identifies problem areas; conducts research to find alternative solutions; prepares reports to present and interpret data; makes recommendations; and completes forms, paperwork, or other administrative procedures in the implementation of programs.
• Works on a variety of initiatives, including project management and process improvement.
• May implement program governance standards across the portfolio, including tracking, monitoring, and updating the status of program deliverables.
• May receive and respond to complaints and questions; review problems and recommend corrective actions; prepare summary reports as required.
• May maintain department files; research files and computer databases; collect and compile statistical data; develop and create a variety of technical and statistical reports; enter and retrieve data in records management systems, including responding to open records requests; update manual and computer records and tracking systems.
• Answers questions where judgment, knowledge, and interpretation of City policies, procedures, and regulations are necessary; responds immediately to inquiries and resolves problems and customer service inquiries within scope of authority.
• Coordinates purchasing activities to procure the most cost-effective supplies, materials, equipment, and services; purchases supplies, services, equipment, and materials for the department; oversees the preparation and evaluation of bids proposals, qualifications, and the selection of vendors.
• May recommend decisions within the limits of delegated authority and budgetary constraints on the selection of suppliers, acceptance of bids and proposals, and determination of the most cost-effective procurement method.
• Prepares City Council Agenda items and Council presentations for the department when requested.
• Develops City codes, ordinances, policies, and procedures in assigned departments or divisions.
• Assists in coordinating, developing, and monitoring the assigned budget; compiles annual budget requests; monitors approved budget accounts; monitors department expenditures and purchasing activities; prepares purchase orders; receives and records invoices and fees; recommends fund transfers as needed.
• May maintain/input payroll timesheets and process payroll information.