Management Analyst IV

City of New Haven; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New Haven is seeking a Budget Analyst in the New Haven Health Department to plan, analyze, and manage the department's budget and financial programs. The role requires strong analytical skills and experience in public administration.

You will work with city departments to produce financial reports, recommend improvements, and supervise support staff as needed. Hybrid work may be available after onboarding, with emphasis on accuracy, compliance with statutes, and delivering clear

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in accounting, public administration or related field.
• At least five years of relevant budget, finance, or public administration experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, analyze and coordinate department budget and procedures.
• Interpret laws and policies, prepare financial reports for management.
• Coordinate with other city departments and staff.
• Supervise office personnel when needed.
• Assist in developing department improvements.

Skills

Budget analysis

Public administration

Data analysis

Staff management

Communication

Excel

Word

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, public administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Introduction The vacancy is in the New Haven Health Department. The mission of the New Haven Health Department is to ensure and advocate for the health and well-being of all New Haven residents. The New Haven Health Department has a long tradition of protecting the health of city residents through disease prevention and health promotion. Established in 1872 as the New Haven Health Commission, the Department has evolved from its beginnings combating poor sanitary practices and yellow fever epidemics. We've emerged as a leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS early in the epidemic, establishing one of the first syringe exchange programs in the country 28 years ago. Today, we continue to provide the essential public health services and enforce the Public Health Code as outlined in state statutes and the city charter. This also includes responding to complaints of public health nuisances as well as ensuring environmental health and safety and curbing disease outbreaks.

We work to ensure the health of our residents, particularly our most vulnerable neighbors. We provide school nursing services, maternal and child health case management, health screenings, and health education.

This is highly complex fiscal, management, and administrative work in planning, analyzing and evaluating long range and current department programs and procedures. Work involves responsibility for the administration and coordination of a variety of programs of the department, and for carrying out a wide variety of assignments calling for analytical thinking. Whenever applicable, these assignments are performed in accordance with statutory or charter requirements. Work is carried out under the direction of the Department Head or his/her designee, and is evaluated through conferences and reports, with latitude for professional and administrative judgment and initiative in planning and coordinating the activities of the department's operations. Hybrid remote options may be available once work routines are established.

Typical Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs work on fiscal, budget, and other analytical programs of the Department as defined by the Department head, and state and local laws.
• Studies present and projected procedures and recommends new methods. Confers with departmental officials to resolve questions pertaining to budgetary and analytical requirements, attends intradepartmental conferences on financial matters; studies and evaluates issues in light of departmental policies, programs and prior operating experience; recommends changes in original plans; presents results orally to representatives of management and fiscal officials.
• Plans, analyzes and makes procedural recommendations relating to all phases of work in the department.
• Reviews and analyzes data for completeness, accuracy and conformance, to policies established by the Aldermen and State Statutes.
• Acts as coordinator between the assigned department and other municipal departments with respect to analysis and procedures.
• Assists in management surveys examining the effectiveness of city departments; policies, internal organization, management, and operating procedures.
• Assists in developing recommendations for improvements for city departments.
• Supervises office personnel and office procedures in the absence of the Department head or his/her designee.
• May be required to supervise the work of a small group of professional and technical assistants.
• Performs related work as required.

Education, Qualifications & Experience

Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major course work in accounting, municipal finance, business administration, public administration or a related field. At least five years of relevant work experience in budget, public administration or finance work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge's abilities and skills:

Knowledge, Experience, Skills & Abilities

• Through knowledge of the organization and operations of City departments and agencies.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and budgetary control.
• Knowledge of municipal accounting principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of word-processing and spreadsheet applications, preferably with Microsoft Word 6.0 and Excel.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department heads, staff associates and the general public.
• Ability to manage and supervise office personnel.
• Ability to analyze budgetary problems and recommend effective solutions.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Ability to express ideas clearly in writing and orally.
• Ability to access required data from internal and external electronic information sources.

SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a Special Fund, 'Non-Tested' position. This grant is anticipated to be funded through August 2028, but may be terminated at any time. This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 3144, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. Bargaining agreements available to review HERE. Special Funded employees shall not be covered by the City pension but shall continue to be covered by Social Security. The City of New Haven does not sponsor employment visas. All applicants must have current authorization to work in the U.S. without employer-sponsored visa support. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, (2) a pre-employment physical examination, including pre-employment drug screening in accordance with the City’s Drug Free Workplace Policy*, and (3) a 90-day probationary period. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment. Pursuant to the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, The City of New Haven has a adopted a Drug Free Workplace Policy. The City of New Haven requires a pre-employment drug test, which includes screening for marijuana.