Management Analyst I

City of Atlanta, GA; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Atlanta, GA seeks a Management Analyst I to drive key initiatives and support DPW leadership with analytical insights and operational improvements. You will organize reporting, plan meetings, and maintain documentation while collaborating across teams to achieve strategic goals.

The role requires strong communication, project management, and problem-solving abilities; a hybrid schedule is expected with in-person work at least four days weekly and one remote day as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, management, economics, math, statistics, computer science or tech fields.
• Minimum two years in project management or administration.
• Technologically advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite; Visio, PowerBI, and SharePoint knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop recommendations to streamline processes and improve resource allocation.
• Lead cross-functional projects using analytics to guide decisions.
• Define operational requirements and project scope with management.
• Organize initiatives and coordinate tasks, including scheduling and risk management.
• Provide guidance to less experienced staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Time management

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Management/Economics/Math/Stats/CS or Tech

Master's degree preferred

Six Sigma / PMP preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Visio

PowerBI

SharePoint

Job description

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:

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• 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.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

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)

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 34091
• Job Category General
• Posting Date 08/26/2026, 05:18 PM
• Apply Before 09/09/2026, 04:0? AM
• Job Schedule Full time