Management Analyst III - Statewide This position is exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System

Delaware LLC; Delaware; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The State of Delaware seeks a Management Analyst III to evaluate programs, analyze data, and propose actionable improvements across a broad range of operations. The role involves reviewing policies, procedures and performance metrics to drive efficiency while ensuring legal compliance.

Incumbents may work statewide with housing options in any county; a satisfactory background check is required and the selection process emphasizes detailed documentation of education and experience related to job

Qualifications

• Three years' experience in conducting studies evaluating operations, programs, services, policies and procedures to determine efficiency and compliance.
• Three years' experience in descriptive statistics such as mean, median, mode or standard deviation.
• Three years' experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Six months' experience designing studies including goals, data sources, sampling and collection methods.
• Six months' experience making recommendations for continuation or changes to operations based on findings.
• Six months' experience in narrative report writing.
• Knowledge of inferential statistics such as correlation, t-tests, f-tests or ANOVA.

Responsibilities

• Interviews agency staff, observes work processes and gathers data for evaluating services and compliance.
• Reviews, analyzes and interprets data related to policies, procedures and operations; defines recommendations for improvements.
• Analyzes data and develops solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.
• Evaluates effectiveness of operations in meeting goals and objectives.
• Provides technical assistance in understanding and developing management objectives and controls.
• Studies background material such as legislation, orders and regulations to inform recommendations.
• Suggests and assists in implementing new techniques to strengthen controls and utilize resources.
• Documents findings and prepares recommendations for new systems or changes.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical knowledge

Policy interpretation

Narrative reporting

Supervision

Job description

Summary Statement

This is the third level directing management studies, analyzing data, evaluating options and recommending alternatives in a diverse range of complex management and operational areas.

Summary Statement

This is the third level directing management studies, analyzing data, evaluating options and recommending alternatives in a diverse range of complex management and operational areas.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Interviews agency staff, observes work processes and gathers data relating to operational and managerial practices and procedures for use in evaluating services provided and/or determining compliance to goals and objectives.
• Reviews, performs statistical analysis and interpretation of collected data relating to policies, procedures, organization, managerial and operational practices; Defines and may make recommendations for correcting problems.
• Analyzes data gathered and develops solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.
• Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of operations in meeting established goals and objectives.
• Provides technical assistance in understanding and developing management objectives and controls for resolution of issues and concerns.
• Studies pertinent background material such as legislation, administrative orders and regulations.
• Makes recommendations for and assists in the implementation of new techniques or procedures to improve methods of operations, strengthen controls, and effectively utilize resources.
• Documents findings of studies and prepares recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures, or organizational changes.
• May supervise administrative support and/or paraprofessional staff. Supervision is exercised over at least two or more merit full time positions per the Merit Rules. The elements of supervision include planning, assigning, reviewing, evaluating, coaching, training, recommending hire/fire and discipline.

Job Requirements

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Management Analyst III

• Three years' experience in conducting studies which includes evaluating operations, programs, services, policies and procedures to determine efficiency, effectiveness, whether goals and objectives are met and compliance with laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Three years' experience in descriptive statistics such as the mean, median, mode or standard deviation.
• Three years' experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Six months' experience in designing studies which includes determining study goals and objectives, information needed, data sources, sampling and collection methods.
• Six months' experience in making recommendations for continuation or changes to operations, programs, services, policies or procedures based on findings.
• Six months' experience in narrative report writing.
• Knowledge of inferential statistics such as correlation, t-tests, f-tests or analysis of variance.

Additional Posting Information

The incumbent in this position can choose which of the three counties they would like to be housed in since the position is statewide.

Conditions of Hire

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the "My Applications" tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov .

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com .

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail] .

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.