Management Analyst I

City of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Atlanta’s Department of Public Works seeks a Management Analyst I to drive strategic initiatives and analytical work. The role supports DPW leadership on operational engagement, technical initiatives, and key projects, ensuring structured, professional completion of tasks.

The candidate communicates clearly, organizes reporting, schedules meetings, and delivers updates; cross-functional collaboration is essential to advancing department goals in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Economics, Math, Statistics, Computer Science, or Technology related fields.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in project management or administration.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PPT, Word, Access).
• Proficiency in Visio, PowerBI, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop recommendations to streamline processes, improve resource allocation, and leverage technology.
• Work on cross-functional projects and initiatives using analytical techniques to discover insights that guide decisions.
• Partner with departmental teams to identify operational requirements, define project scope and objectives, and drive efficiencies.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Management/Economics/Math/Statistics/CS/Tech fields

Tools

Visio

PowerBI

SharePoint

Job description

Salary Range

$51,035.56- $68,132.47

Job Description

Department

Public Works

Posting Expires

9/8/2026

General Description and Classification Standards

The Department of Public Works (DPW) Management Analyst I will serve as a key knowledge worker driving and leading critical initiatives for the department. This is a strategic and analytical position responsible for supporting DPW Leadership on all operational engagement, technical initiatives, and key projects. Responsible for ensuring the detail completion of all standard work or assigned task in an organized professional fashion. Communicates effectively and professionally to keep all parties engaged, working towards the common goal. In addition, they organize reporting, plan meetings, and provide updates accordingly. They communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establishing and maintain effective working relationships to the benefit of the organization.

Supervision Received

This position receives guidance regarding overall mission, short and long-term objectives, scheduling, unusual priorities, and is expected to structure their workday to accomplish established goals for self. This position can work independently or part of a team that collaborates on key initiatives and explores critical technologies for operation progress. Direction received is very general and focuses on strategic objectives and is typically collaborative.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Committed to work harmoniously with others in the Department and other organizations and ensuring that the day-to-day activities are handled.
• Develop recommendations to streamline processes, improve resource allocation, and leverage technology.
• Work on cross-functional projects and initiatives using analytical techniques to discover insights that will guide strategic decisions and uncover optimization opportunities.
• Partner with departmental teams to identify and define operational requirements, project scope, and objectives; ensuring that all operation needs are met to drive efficiencies throughout.
• Organize various initiatives, from simple activities to more complex plans, working closely with management.
• Accomplish numerous coordinating tasks, like scheduling and risk management, along with administrative duties, like maintaining documentation and proper filing structure.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Decision Making

• Provides input regarding decisions that impact projects and initiatives.
• Follows standardized procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Applies organizational policies; recommend strategy or policy changes.
• Provides guidance as required to less experienced staff, interns, temporary employees, etc.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Good communication, including writing, speaking and active listening.
• Good business management skills, including organization, planning, time management and prioritization
• Good problem-solving skills having accuracy and attention to detail.
• Team-working skills with good verbal and written communication having ability to organize and manage time effectively, demonstrating accountability and dependability.
• Self-starter, self-motivated with demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Has critical thinking skills with effective judgement and decision making.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Microsoft O365.
• Multitasking skills, ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to handle deadlines and avoid schedule conflicts
• Ability to prepare key reports for the management to drive operational efficiency.
• Have excellent time management and communication skills, as you’ll collaborate with external and internal teams to deliver results on deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Economics, Math, Statistics, Computer Science, or Technology related fields (Additional years of experience may be considered as a substitute for the required degree on an exceptional basis, with a minimum of six (6) years of professional related experience), and
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in project management or administration experience is required.
• Technologically advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PPT, Word, Access etc.)
• Visio, PowerBI, and SharePoint.

Licensures and Certifications - None required.

Preferred Requirements

• Masters degree in business or technology related field.Degrees in other relevant areas are welcomed.
• Extensive Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Extensive Knowledge of Software Systems—Calabrio, ServiceNow, PowerBI, Hansen, Accela, enQuesta, DextrFlex, and Calabrio.
• Six Sigma
• Project Management (PMP)

Work Environment

This hybrid work position is considered essential and thereby requires, on occasion, that the incumbent work outside of normal operating hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as during inclement weather and/or times when the city would otherwise be closed.

Lifting Requirements

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Work Schedule

This position follows the City’s hybrid work schedule policy as assigned by the Department of Human Resources Commissioner and requires in-person work at City worksites/facilities at least four (4) days per week, with the option to work remotely one (1) day per week, based on eligibility, departmental needs, and supervisor approval. The hybrid work schedule is subject to change at any time to five (5) days in-person work.