Procurement & Process Improvement Specialist

City of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Austin is hiring a Business Process Specialist to support project management, quality management and process improvement across central procurement programs. You will assist senior consultants, document processes and help drive data-driven decisions in a public-sector environment.

Responsibilities include planning projects, maintaining databases, preparing policy recommendations, and communicating status to leadership.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of business strategies, objectives, planning, development and management processes and process improvement.
• Knowledge of research methodologies, cost/benefit analysis, statistics and financial modeling.
• Knowledge of applicable City of Austin, state and federal statutes, ordinances and codes.
• Knowledge of performance measures, quality improvement programs and project management methods.
• Skill in oral and written communication using a variety of formats including: print communication, electronic format, presentations and telephonic.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular data and situations.
• Ability to work independently and with teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, executing and closing projects across various administrative settings.
• Develop and maintain databases to support data analysis for business projects.
• Prepare recommendations for new or revised policies, procedures, and processes.
• Write reports summarizing findings and data collection techniques.
• Establish project schedules using planning software and maintain status reports.
• Communicate project/process status to stakeholders.
• Conduct research and analyze data trends to evaluate options.
• Facilitate and document meetings and action items using flowcharting.
• Maintain positive relationships with managers, staff and other stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Research Methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

City of Austin is hiring a Business Process Specialist to support project management, quality management and process improvement across central procurement programs. You will assist senior consultants, document processes and help drive data-driven decisions in a public-sector environment.

Responsibilities include planning projects, maintaining databases, preparing policy recommendations, and communicating status to leadership.