Management Analyst - Perm/Prov., RB # 26-165

Buffalo Public Schools; Buffalo, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Board of Education is seeking a Management Analyst to support data collection and analysis for city government operations. The role focuses on designing management studies and monitoring budgets, with latitude for independent judgment and potential supervision of clerical staff.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and several years in public or business administration, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Promotional: Continuous and permanent status in any city department as an Assistant Management Analyst for one year.
• Open Competitive: Bachelor's degree and three years of full-time responsible experience in public or business administration, involving management or operating procedures.
• Open Competitive: Associate's degree and five years of related experience in public or business administration.
• Open Competitive: An equivalent combination as defined within the limits of (A) and (B).

Responsibilities

• Develops systems for collection and evaluation of management information data; collects data and disseminates to department heads.
• Evaluates staffing levels by workload; studies methods and organization for improved efficiency.
• Develops systems for reviewing productivity and setting performance standards; assists in design of studies and surveys.
• Confers with department heads about implementing changes in procedures; monitors expenditures and schedules.
• Assists in preparation and monitoring of the annual budget; prepares reports and justifies recommendations; performs related work.

Skills

Municipal government knowledge

Survey & research techniques

Audits & investigations

Data collection & analysis

On-site interviews

Data presentation (oral & written)

PC proficiency / software

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Equivalent combination

Job description

BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
ROOM 720 CITY HALL
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN RB #26-165 October 2, 2026

BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY

Civil Service residency requirements will apply

POSITION: Management Analyst - Permanent/Provisional
SALARY: $63,140- $75,907
LOCATION: BenefitsDepartment, Room 806City Hall, Buffalo NY 14202

Distinguishing features of the class

A position in this class involves a degree of analytical judgment in the collection, evaluation and establishment of data for management information systems. Incumbents perform a variety of management studies in order to recommend improvements and devise means for implementation of greater efficiency within city government. They have a wide degree of latitude for the exercise of independent judgment in the field of data collection, systems and study design and recommending policy and procedural changes. Supervision may be exercised over clerical staff.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

• Develops systems for the collection and evaluation of management information data.
  • collects and evaluates data;
  • disseminates information to department heads;
• Evaluates staffing levels in terms of actual and anticipated work loads;
  • studies department methods, procedures and organization aiming toward identifying means for improved efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develops systems for reviewing productivity and setting performance standards;
  • assists in the design and formulation of management studies and surveys;
• Confers with department head concerning the implementation of changes in operating procedures;
• Monitors systems fiscal expenditures including overtime lines and work schedules, contract costs and purchases;
• Assists in the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget;
• Prepares reports on findings and justifies recommendations for review by supervisor;
• Performs related work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Good knowledge of the operation of municipal government;
• Good knowledge of the principles, purposes and techniques involved in conducting surveys and research studies;
• Ability to conduct audits and investigations;
• Ability to collect, analyze and evaluate data in both qualitative and quantitative techniques;
• Ability to conduct on-site interviews;
• Ability to present data, reports and comments clearly and concisely both orally and in writing;
• Ability to operate a personal computer in the use of application programs;
• Ability to get along well with others;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Promotional

Continuous and permanent status in any city department as an Assistant Management Analyst for one year.

Open Competitive

1. Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university and three years of full-time responsible experience in the field of public or business administration or a closely related field where experience includes work or research in management or operating procedures (see typical work activities);

OR

1. Associates Degree from an accredited college, university, business or technical institute and five years of full-time responsible experience in the field of public or business administration or a closely related field where experience includes work or research in management or operating procedures (see typical work activities);

OR

1. An equivalent combination as defined within the limits of (A) and (B).

FINAL FILING DATE: October 9, 2026

APPROVED:

Tami Hollie-McGee

Chief of Human Resources