Senior Budget & Policy Analyst

State of Nevada (NV); Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Nevada seeks a Senior Management Analyst in Carson City to support the Budget team within the Administrative Services Division. The role conducts research, analyzes operations, and prepares detailed reports to inform fiscal decisions for Department of Administration clients.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of relevant experience, a high school diploma (or equivalent), and strong skills in data analysis, policy development, and contract oversight.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analyze legislative implications.
• Determine software application program needs or requirements.
• Review and monitor contracts.
• Make recommendations on policy and procedure improvements.
• Provide recommendations to management regarding programs and/or work unit activities.
• Prepare reports and correspondence.
• Review, write, revise, and recommend administrative policies or procedures for the work unit and/or assigned programs.
• Conduct statistical or investigative studies, compile and analyze data, and prepare and present reports summarizing study results and conclusions.
• Develop, manage, review, and make recommendations on contracts and the contracting process.
• Review, monitor, and research bills submitted to the Legislature impacting the work unit, inform management of possible implications, and recommend an appropriate course of action.
• Propose and draft legislation for the agency, provide testimony before legislative committees, and develop regulations from approved legislation.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate the development and implementation of new or revised policies, procedures and/or work methods.
• Analyze workflow, space allocation, staffing, and other factors to improve effectiveness and efficiency of operations.
• Coordinate the development of new forms, work methods, and automated systems.
• Design and conduct analytical, investigative, informational, statistical, and research studies related to various aspects of the agency's operations.
• Make recommendations regarding the agency’s position on issues, future courses of action, and the development of new programs or services based upon study findings.
• Perform statistical and informational analysis and prepare analytical, narrative, and statistical reports.
• Function as the singular expert in their program or discipline area.
• May train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate the performance of employees, and other supervisory duties as appropriate for managing people.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Legislative analysis

Policy analysis

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

State of Nevada seeks a Senior Management Analyst in Carson City to support the Budget team within the Administrative Services Division. The role conducts research, analyzes operations, and prepares detailed reports to inform fiscal decisions for Department of Administration clients.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of relevant experience, a high school diploma (or equivalent), and strong skills in data analysis, policy development, and contract oversight.