Sr Management Analyst (Innovation & Technology - IT)

City of Las Vegas; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Las Vegas is seeking a Senior Management Analyst for the Department of Innovation and Technology. The role provides high‑level administrative, project and analytical support, oversees key processes, and guides information flow to the public and internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will coordinate technology projects involving physical security systems, including video surveillance and access control, and manage low‑voltage infrastructure with strong risk management and

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating technology projects involving physical security systems.
• Experience managing multiple projects from initiation through completion.
• Strong communication with stakeholders and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex and sensitive management and programmatic support to a large department; oversee administrative functions including budget.
• Supervise clerical and technical staff; participate in staff selection and development.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures; assist in contract negotiations.
• Coordinate with Human Resources and Finance on recruitment, staffing budgets and position control.
• Direct data collection and budget documentation; develop budget recommendations and reports.
• Plan and conduct studies with organizational impact; prepare technical and analytical reports.
• Coordinate inter-departmental meetings and serve as department liaison with consultants and public.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Time management

Video surveillance

Access control

Low-voltage infrastructure

Structured cabling

IDF/MDF environments

Network connectivity

PoE

Device installation

Site coordination

Vendor coordination

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in public or business administration

Tools

Video management systems

Access control platforms

IP cameras

Job description

NOTICE OF LIMITED APPLICATIONS

This posting is limited to the first 150 applications received.
When that number is reached the posting will be automatically removed.

Career Opportunity

The city of Las Vegas invites applications for Senior Management Analyst for the Department of Innovation and Technology. This position will provide a wide variety of responsible, complex and sensitive administrative, project and analytical support for the assigned department; oversee assigned administrative processes, procedures and programs; and provide information and assistance to the public regarding assigned programs and services.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience coordinating and managing technology projects involving physical security systems, including video surveillance, access control, and related low-voltage infrastructure.

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects from initiation through completion.
• Experience with video surveillance/camera systems and/or access control systems.
• Working knowledge of low-voltage infrastructure, including structured cabling, conduit, IDF/MDF environments, network connectivity, PoE, and device installation requirements.
• Experience coordinating site walks and developing clear scopes of work.
• Experience coordinating contractors and vendors and validating completed work.
• Strong time management and ability to prioritize multiple competing assignments.
• Ability to identify project risks, missing requirements, and potential issues before implementation.
• Ability to proactively communicate project status, delays, risks, and next steps.
• Experience coordinating with networking, infrastructure, facilities, and business stakeholders.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and determine appropriate escalation paths.
• Experience maintaining accurate project, asset, and inventory documentation.
• Ability to document processes, procedures, site-walk results, technical decisions, and project requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when reviewing quotes, equipment lists, project scopes, and installation requirements.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while knowing when to elevate issues.
• Strong customer service and communication skills when working with departments, vendors, technical teams, and leadership.

Experience with enterprise video management systems, access control platforms, IP cameras, network-connected security devices, or similar physical-security technologies is highly desirable.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the advanced journey level class in the Management Analyst series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned, which usually include significant and multiple administrative responsibilities and staff supervision on a project or day-to-day basis. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility.

Management Analyst classifications perform work pertaining to the management or general administration of the work unit. Management Analysts work directly with management policies, are responsible for the development and dissemination of major internal policy, or have ready access to confidential information pertaining to management relations, and may have access to confidential information pertaining to labor relations. A Management Analyst is typically located at the department administration level, or may be located at the division administration level in a very large department; it is not typically located at the section level.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives general direction from management staff.

May exercise direct supervision over technical and clerical staff.

Selections Process

The selection process will include a review of all applications with only the most qualified participating in an interview. Final candidate selection will include hiring interview (if applicable). Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and complete background check. Some positions may require preliminary background checks.

Essential Functions

1. Provide complex and sensitive management and programmatic support to a large department; oversee assigned administrative support functions including budget.
2. Supervise assigned clerical and technical personnel; participate in the selection of staff; train assigned employees in city procedures; work with employees to develop short and long term goals, monitor accomplishments, establish performance requirements and personal development targets and provide coaching for performance improvement and development.
3. Research, develop, recommend and implement operational, administrative, program and other policies and procedures; assist in contract negotiations.
4. Serve as department liaison to the Human Resources and Finance Departments in the recruitment, hiring, promotion and position control processes; participate and advise management in the selection of staff, discipline and employee relations issues, and classification and compensation issues; work with Human Resources and Finance to develop creative solutions to staffing budget and position constraints.
5. Direct the data collection, compilation, coordination and organization of budget documentation; develop budget recommendations; participate with and advise division managers in the administration of department budget; prepare various financial reports as required.
6. Plan, organize, direct and conduct complex administrative, operational, budgetary and other studies with City-wide or major internal operational or funding impact; prepare comprehensive technical, statistical and analytical reports and records which present and interpret data and identify alternative solutions or proposals; make and justify recommendations.
7. Coordinate, facilitate, conduct and participate in inter-departmental, division and section meetings.
8. Represent the department when interacting with consultants, public and private organizations, community groups and the general public.
9. Respond to complaints and questions from the general public; review problems and recommend corrective actions; prepare reports noting trends or escalating issues.
10. Draft ordinances and other supporting program documents; prepare and monitor program grants and related proposals; monitor compliance with applicable contractual agreements.
11. Coordinate activities with other city departments, the public and outside agencies.
12. Participate in various committees; attend and participate in professional group meetings.

Marginal Functions

1. Provide training in various areas to department employees including computer applications and software.
2. May participate in the recording and tracking of legislation in support of various programs in area of work assigned.
3. May participate in contract administration with outside consultants and developers; prepare monthly progress reports.
4. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Experience

Three years of increasingly responsible administrative and analytical experience preferably within a local government environment.

Training

Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major in public administration, business administration or a field related to the area of assignment.

A combination of formal education and directly related work experience may substitute for the degree. The city assesses 1.5 years of fulltime experience as equivalent to one year of education.

Knowledge of

Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
Advanced principles and practices of budget administration.
Advanced principles and practices of policy and procedure development.
Advanced methods of research, program analysis and report preparation.
Principles and techniques of project management.
Policies and procedures of the assigned department.
Advanced public relations techniques.
Principles and procedures of accounting and procurement practices.
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Modern office procedures and methods including common office software and hardware.
Advanced records management principles and practices.
Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.

Ability to

Independently perform the most difficult administrative and analytical activities in the area of work assigned involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.
Understand the organization and operation of the assigned department and outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
Interpret, apply, explain and enforce City, administrative and departmental policies and procedures.
Research, analyze and evaluate programs, policies and procedures.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, recommend best options and implement approved solution in support of goals.
Interact with a variety of individuals from different socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds in sensitive or difficult situations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Competencies

In addition to Core Workforce Competencies:

Supervisor Competencies

Professionalism... Models core values by being honest, respectful and positive; continuously demonstrates the core values of the city; supervisory actions are collaborative whenever possible and intended to grow the city's capacity at an individual, unit, division and/or department level.

Managing Performance... Takes responsibility for own and assigned employees' performance, by setting clear goals and expectations, tracking progress against the goals, ensuring regular feedback, and addressing performance problems and issues promptly.

Decisiveness... Willingness to make difficult decisions in a timely manner.

Developing and Empowering Others... Willingness to delegate responsibility; coaching assigned employee to develop their capabilities.

Facilitating Partnerships... Builds community and partnerships both inside and outside the organization.

Forward Thinking... Anticipating the consequences of situations and decisions; taking appropriate action to be prepared for possible changes.

Providing Support... Provides the tools and creates a supportive environment that allows others to successfully complete their work.