Management Analyst I - EXAM

City of Columbus; Ohio; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Columbus seeks a Research Analyst to provide support in fiscal management, operational analysis, and program evaluations. The candidate will be responsible for conducting reviews, preparing budgets, and researching improvements for various departmental initiatives. This position involves a competitive examination and requires strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Excel is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conducts operational and administrative reviews and evaluations.
• Researches, analyzes issues, and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Prepares and monitors budgets and grant proposals.

Skills

Analysis

Research

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing research, analysis, and recommendation to management on routine issues and matters having a fiscal or operational impact; performs related duties as required.

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

• Conducts or participates in operational and administrative reviews, program evaluations, and special studies pertaining to various fiscal, operational, or managerial issues;
• Researches and analyzes operational or administrative issues and makes recommendations for resolution or improvement;
• Researches new programs, projects, or policies; participates in the development and implementation of new programs, projects, or policies;
• Serves as a resource on fiscal, operational, or other managerial issues affecting the department or division;
• Recommends changes as needed to existing fiscal or operational practices to improve operational efficiencies or effectiveness;
• Conducts cost/benefit analyses and feasibility studies;
• Researches and analyzes various rate and fee structures to enhance the viability of specific services, programs, or operations;
• Prepares and monitors the general fund, operating, and/or capital improvement budgets;
• Monitors various grants and ensures compliance with all provisions pertaining to the receipt of grant monies;
• Researches grant opportunities and writes grant proposals;
• Evaluates grant programs for effectiveness and regulatory compliance;
• Prepares quarterly, annual, and other periodic reports;
• Drafts legislation, encumbrances, requisitions, and contract and bid proposals;
• Reviews, identifies, and evaluates important trends by means of statistical data and analysis;
• Compiles data pertaining to fiscal, operational, or other departmental/divisional activities for managerial review;
• Identifies courses of action and advises management on their relative advantages and disadvantages;
• May participate in the procurement/purchasing of goods and services for a department or division.

Possession of a bachelor's degree.

COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT: The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be MERGED, according to score, with the names of applicants on the current eligible list. If you are interested in having your name included on the eligible list, you will need to apply for this exam within the filing period and successfully complete all phases of the testing process. Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Test Center at 614-645-7439.

The examination process will consist of a computerized exam weighted 50% covering reading comprehension, data checking, logic and reasoning, mathematics, and 2019 Microsoft Outlook and Excel; and a writing sample weighted 50% assessing written communication, math, Word and Excel.

Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time.

All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score. The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years. If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test. For any position within the Division of Police, the hiring process will also include the completion of an extensive personal history questionnaire and a polygraph examination.

The certification process will be: Fixed Band

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer