Senior Management Analyst

Maricopa Association of Governments; United States; On-site; USD 81,939 - 122,908; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

11.5 Paid Holidays Per Year

Arizona State Retirement System

Hybrid Work Schedules

Job summary

Maricopa Association of Governments in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Senior Management Analyst to support MAG’s regional decision making by ensuring that technical and policy committees run smoothly, efficiently, and consistently. You will guide the preparation of polished materials and help maintain governance systems, with opportunities to lead special projects at a strategic level.

The role requires creating clear processes, coordinating committee operations, and delivering high-quality outputs

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business, Political Science, Urban Planning, Communications, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Three or more years of experience supporting committees, public meetings, project management, government operations, or similar analytical/administrative work.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with excellent proofreading and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and complex workflows in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Proficiency with standard business software (e.g., Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, PDF preparation tools).
• Comfort learning new technology and digital systems.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Staff MAG policy committees, overseeing all meeting preparation, logistics, execution, and follow up.
• Serve as editor and publisher of policy committee presentation decks ensuring accessibility guidelines are met in accordance with WCAG.
• Provide administrative and operational support to committees, ensuring high-quality and timely deliverables.
• Manage policy committee agenda tracking and support internal planning meetings.
• Lead technical committee appointment process.
• Prepare and submit reports.
• Maintain and update internal guides, manuals and policies/procedures.
• Provide training on committee staffing policies and procedures.
• Complete special projects arising from policy needs or organizational initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Collaboration

Accuracy / proofreading

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business, Political Science, Urban Planning, Communications

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

PDF tools

Job description

Company: Maricopa Association of Governments

Closes: The position is open until filled.

Status: Full time

Pay Rate: Salary Title Range: $81,939.02 - $122,908.53

Why Join MAG

MAG is a great place to work. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a collaborative culture where employee contributions make a real impact. While MAG supports flexible work arrangements where appropriate, this position requires working onsite five days per week during the first 90 days. After that, there may be an opportunity for a hybrid schedule based on business needs.

About MAG

The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) is a group of local governments working together on issues that touch the lives of every resident. We are a regional planning agency that develops solutions in areas such as transportation, environmental and air quality, and human services. MAG serves a thriving region of 5 million people. Our members include 28 cities and towns, three Native nations, and Maricopa and Pinal counties. Our planning area encompasses more than 10,000 square miles. MAG is the council of governments and the designated metropolitan planning organization for transportation planning for the greater Phoenix metropolitan area.

Visit www.azmag.gov to learn more.

Your Team

MAG’s Communications Division provides strategic direction and technical expertise to support the agency’s internal communications, external outreach, public engagement, and committee management functions. The team serves as a central resource for content development, information sharing, stakeholder engagement, and committee support, advancing MAG’s work in transportation, environmental planning, and human services while ensuring clear, consistent, accessible, and legally sound communication with member agencies, partners, staff, and the public.

The Position

The Senior Management Analyst plays a key role in supporting MAG’s regional decision making by ensuring that technical and policy committees run smoothly, efficiently, and consistently. In this role, you bring structure and clarity to MAG staff about complex committee processes, guide the preparation of polished and accessible materials and help maintain the systems and procedures that support MAG’s governance work. Beyond core committee operations, you will also have opportunities to lead and deliver special projects that emerge from policy discussions, organizational priorities, and evolving regional needs, giving you the chance to contribute at a broader strategic level.

What you will do

• Staff MAG policy committees, overseeing all meeting preparation, logistics, execution, and follow up.
• Serve as editor and publisher of policy committee presentation decks ensuring accessibility guidelines are met in accordance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
• Provide administrative and operational support to committees, ensuring high-quality and timely deliverables.
• Manage policy committee agenda tracking and support internal planning meetings.
• Lead technical committee appointment process.
• Prepare and submit reports.
• Maintain and update internal guides, manuals and policies/procedures.
• Provide training on committee staffing policies and procedures.
• Complete special projects that arise from policy needs or organizational initiatives, including research, working group facilitation, gathering public input, etc.
• Manage internal reporting processes in compliance with state and federal guidelines.

The Candidate

You thrive in a structured yet dynamic environment where details matter. You’re someone who notices inconsistencies before anyone else does, and you take pride in producing polished, accurate materials that help leaders make informed decisions. You collaborate comfortably with staff at all levels, communicate clearly, and keep processes running smoothly even when priorities shift. You enjoy improving systems, maintaining organized workflows, and bringing order to complex situations. You are adaptable, resourceful, and energized by opportunities to take on special projects that stretch your skills and broaden your impact.

You will have

• A Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business, Political Science, Urban Planning, Communications, or a related field or a combination of education and experience that provides the required competencies may be considered.
• Three or more years of experience supporting committees, public meetings, project management, government operations, or similar analytical/administrative work.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with excellent proofreading and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and complex workflows in a fast‑paced environment.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Proficiency with standard business software (e.g., Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, PDF preparation tools).
• Comfort learning new technology and digital systems.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and maintain confidentiality.

Contact for accommodation

During the selection process, any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the Human Resources Division at [e-mail] or by calling [phone].

Location

302 N. First Ave., Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85003

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Maricopa Association of Governments is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Us

The Maricopa Association of Governors MAG was founded in the spirit of cooperation. MAG members believe that by uniting, they can solve common problems, take an active role in long range regional issues, and address concerns that affect communities in the greater Phoenix region. Our Member Agencies include 28 cities and towns, 3 Native nations, Maricopa and Pinal County, and the Arizona Department of Transportation. Our planning area encompasses about 10,600 square miles and represents approximately 5 million people—nearly 70 percent of the state population. Our primary areas of focus include transportation planning, including implementation of Proposition 479, environmental and air quality planning, and human services planning.

Benefits

• Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 11.5 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Arizona State Retirement System (funded through 12% employee contributions - matched by MAG)
• Hybrid Work Schedules