Senior Staff Analyst

City of Houston, TX; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Houston seeks a Senior Staff Analyst in the Financial Planning and Analysis division. Reporting location is 611 Walker Street, with standard workdays Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

The role involves developing reports for the director and coordinating with city departments to deliver results that matter to citizens. Responsibilities include data compilation, complex issue analysis, calendar management for the director, and leading special projects across financial,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Public Administration or related field.
• Five years of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience required.
• Graduate degrees may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Investigates and makes recommendations for medium to high complexity issues.
• Compiles data and develops reports or publications as assigned.
• Manages Director’s calendar and messaging system.
• Completes special projects across financial, administrative, and community areas.
• Handles highly confidential information and negotiates solutions as needed.
• Oversees communication with department personnel on behalf of the director.
• Participates in evaluating workflows and processes for improvement.
• Develops technological solutions to support continuous improvement programs.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Public Administration

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division: Financial Planning and Analysis

Reporting Location: 611 Walker Street

Workdays & Hours: MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

*Subject to Change*

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division: Financial Planning and Analysis

Reporting Location: 611 Walker Street

Workdays & Hours: MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

*Subject to Change*

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Finance Director’s Office Senior Staff Analyst will play an intricate role completing special projects, and develop reports for the director, coordinating with City Departments for results that matter most to citizens.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Investigates and makes recommendations for addressing issues of medium to high complexity and/or sensitivity.
• Compiles data, produces information and interprets results through conclusion or recommendation formulation. Develops reports, special documents or publications as assigned.
• Manage Director’s calendar and messaging system.
• Completes special projects as assigned, working on a wide variety of financial, administrative, professional, management and community issues and problems of medium to high complexity.
• Handles highly confidential information.
• Negotiates solutions for problems of medium to high complexity as assigned by supervisor.
• Oversees communication with department personnel on behalf of the director.
• Participates in evaluation and design of workflow, processes, various operations systems, etc.
• Develops technological solutions and systems for continuous improvement programs and other appropriate applications.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a field directly related to the type of work being performed.

Graduate degrees related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Five years of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed required.

Professional experience related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None

PREFERENCES

Preferences will be given to applicants with:

• Effective problem solving, presentation and coaching skills.
• Advanced Excel skills to manipulate extensive data sets and produce reports is required
• Strong financial analytical ability
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship building skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate comfortably and at appropriate level of summary and detail across multiple levels.
• Ability to multi-task in a high volume fast paced environment.
• Critical thinking for concise and effective management reporting

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

The department will administer and the applicant must successfully complete a skills-assessment relevant to job description.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION

No

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing if a promotional position; candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade

28

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.