Special Projects Analyst

Salt Lake City Corporation; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake City Corporation is seeking a Special Projects Analyst to manage department projects, conduct research, and prepare reports for diverse groups. The role advances multi-agency initiatives and requires independent judgment on significant matters.

Key duties include complex policy analysis, facilitating meetings with city departments and community groups, developing project parameters, and monitoring progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration or related field and 4 years paid professional experience in project management
• Ability to present project details using complex spreadsheet analysis, graphics and technical reports
• Ability to work independently with initiative, self-reliance and dependability
• Possession of a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Manage department projects and prepare reports for diverse groups
• Lead cross-agency projects and coordinate policy initiatives
• Develop project parameters including budget, staffing, timelines and schedules
• Represent department at community and government meetings and with consultants
• Perform health and clinical assessments (CCAT, SDOH)
• Drive projects to meet deadlines and decision paths

Skills

Project management

Policy analysis

Data analysis

Public speaking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or related field

Job description

Position Title:

Special Projects Analyst

Salary/Hourly Range: $60,941- $87,266.55

Department: Justice Courts

Work Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Benefits

Salt Lake City Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package primarily for full-time employees. Eligibility varies by employment status. Explore Salt Lake City employee benefits, or use our Total Compensation Calculator to estimate the overall value of pay and benefits.

Application Deadline

Fixed closing date: We encourage you to apply early. Applications close on November, 6th, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time.

Job Description:

Manages department projects and initiatives that involve extensive research and preparing reports to present to various groups. Advances new initiatives from the department/division, as well as independently manages and coordinates complex, multi-agency, implementation of large-scale, long-term, department/division policy initiatives. Exercises discretion and independent judgment regarding matters of significance, specifically in relation to the assigned project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Relying upon individual or extensive team research of assigned issues, performs complex analysis of the legal, fiscal and political impacts of public policy issues and develops models or scenarios to simulate economic, land use or legislative impacts. Articulates and generates decision paths, and prepares formal written findings and recommendation for action by department/division Administration.
• Facilitates meetings with City departments, diverse groups from the community and other governmental agencies and consultants in order to gain information and negotiate a balanced resolution to issues and to manage special projects.
• Explores and develops creative concepts, ideas, plans, or processes to address project issues. Develops project parameters such as project needs, time frames, funding options, budget requirements, staffing needs, methods, procedures and schedules for project implementation. Drives project progress to ensure tasks and applications follow agreed upon decision path and time frames. Keep current on evolving public policy trends and industry benchmarks.
• Serves as team leader or as a key organizational resource to others on assigned policy/project implementation teams. Assigns general project areas and facilitates each team’s ability to meet project goals and time lines. Monitors team performance and makes recommendations to the Director regarding project decision path, methods and progress.
• Develops, manages and monitors programs and special projects on behalf of the Department/Division Director, monitors compliance with contracts and provides direction to consultants.
• Will represent the department/division at community meetings, workshops, business, and other government meetings.
• Any other assignment given by the Director.
• Perform health and clinical assessments (CCAT, SDOH)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration or a closely related field plus four (4) years paid professional experience in project management, customer relations, policy initiatives development, negotiation and implementation. Education may be substituted for the experience requirements. Preference will be given to candidates with public sector experience.
• Ability to prepare and present project details using complex spreadsheet analysis, and graphic presentations and technical reports to Division Managers, City Council, and general public.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with initiative, self-reliance, and dependability.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.
• Background or education in social work in a criminal justice setting.
• Certified Social Worker (CSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Light physical effort. Intermittent sitting, standing and walking. Comfortable working conditions.
• Considerable exposure to stress resulting from complex problem solving, stringent project deadlines, and liaison work between City departments, Mayor’s office, politically powerful community groups, and the City Council.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Scheduled Hours:

40