Strategic Projects Lead — Public Policy & Analysis

Salt Lake City Corporation; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 58,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake City Corporation is seeking a Special Projects Analyst to manage department projects and initiatives with extensive research and reporting. The role focuses on advancing new initiatives, coordinating complex multi-agency implementations, and exercising independent judgment on assigned projects.

The ideal candidate will oversee project parameters, funding options, budgets, staffing, and schedules while representing the department at community meetings and with city officials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration or a closely related field.
• Four (4) years paid professional experience in project management, policy initiatives development or related roles.
• Ability to prepare and present project details using complex spreadsheet analysis and graphic presentations.

Responsibilities

• Manage department projects and initiatives with extensive research and reporting.
• Lead multi-agency collaborations and independent project implementation.
• Develop project parameters, budgets, timelines and staffing needs.
• Represent the department at community and government meetings.

Skills

Project management

Public policy analysis

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Salt Lake City Corporation is seeking a Special Projects Analyst to manage department projects and initiatives with extensive research and reporting. The role focuses on advancing new initiatives, coordinating complex multi-agency implementations, and exercising independent judgment on assigned projects.

The ideal candidate will oversee project parameters, funding options, budgets, staffing, and schedules while representing the department at community meetings and with city officials.