SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST

State of Nevada; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Nevada Department of Wildlife seeks a motivated professional to support the Director’s Office and manage federal funds and grant activities. You will supervise analysts and an accounting assistant, handle complex cost accounting, and produce management reports to drive decisions.

Responsibilities include evaluating contracts, drafting legislation, and coordinating policy implementation, with emphasis on budgeting, analytics, and financial oversight of $24 million in federal funding

Qualifications

• Techniques of statistical analysis, data collection, evaluation, and manipulation.
• Developing computer generated reports.
• Organizing, developing, and making presentations.
• Mathematical and statistical computation and research and analysis techniques.
• Designing analytical research studies and identifying research needs and problems.
• Coordinating and implementing diverse work plans.

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

Report generation

Presentations

Mathematical computation

Research techniques

Workflow optimization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• No Nevada state income tax.

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Job Summary

The Nevada Department of Wildlife is looking for a highly motivated and self-directed individual to support the Department and the Director’s Office. The incumbent reports to the Administrative Services Officer 2 and assists with managing $24 million in federal funds that the department receives each year. This includes the completion of grant applications and federal draws as well as working directly with grant program managers. The position will manage and analyze federally funded programs with complex cost accounting structures. Other duties include providing reports and information to management as well as working closely with federal liaisons. The position is responsible for complex operational, statistical, budgeting, and fiscal analysis of federal funding and match. This position also supervises two Management Analyst 2 positions that oversee the department’s 200+ contracts and subgrants, additionally this position supervises an Accounting Assistant 3 who is responsible for all contract and subgrant payments.

Essential Qualifications

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

Job Duties

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Knowledge Of

• Techniques of statistical analysis including data collection, evaluation, analysis, and manipulation; legislative proceedings and processes; government agencies, resources, and functions to locate and obtain needed information and/or resources; accepted practices and methods used in designing program reviews and audits.

Skill In

• Developing computer generated reports.
• Organizing, developing, and making presentations.
• Mathematical and statistical computation and research and analysis techniques.
• Designing analytical research studies and identifying research needs and problems.
• Coordinating and implementing diverse work plans.

Ability To

• Read and interpret technical reports, governmental publications, and federal directives; write comprehensive analytical, narrative, and statistical reports, recommendations, and legislative proposals.

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits

may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

State Holidays

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The Following Are Legal Holidays

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255