Management Analyst

The City of Fort Lauderdale employees possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers.

Supports a designated Department by performing statistical and research studies, drafting policies and procedures, preparing financial reports, and overseeing various programs related to operations and controls.Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification.   The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Performs statistical and research studies.

• Manages various programs to ensure alignment with the City's quality standards

• Revises and drafts new policies and procedures based on the needs of the Department

• Supports and leads process improvement activities

• Prepares and presents memorandums and reports

• Prepares and leads presentations

• Participates in the evaluation of work measurement/productivity studies, management control, plans of service, fiscal accountability, methods analysis, and other elements of management and administration

• Assists in compiling statistical and financial data in order to examine budgets, and to justify funds requested

• Assists in developing and preparing the Department's annual operating, capital, revenue, and debt service budgets

• May prepare monthly financial report

• May serve as the Purchasing Card (P-Card) Administrator; oversees the P-Card program for the Department; reviews P-Card charges; audits the program to ensure charges being made are appropriate

• May perform management, financial, and/or organizational studies of the Department's structure management systems and staffing needs to assist in the development of department-wide strategies and plans in support of the City's strategic objectives

• May conduct complex revenue and expenditure forecasts; coordinates and conducts sensitive and complex budgetary, financial, statistical, and programmatic research; analyzes spreadsheets and financial data for the purpose of making a management recommendation

• May examine the Department's budget estimates for completeness and conformance with procedures, regulations, and prevailing policies, quality control, and inclusion of City Commission priorities

• May assist the Department Director with budget and expenditure monitoring activities

•  May represent the Department while serving on various City-wide committees

•  Performs other related work as required

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, public or business administration, or another closely related field.

• One (1) to three (3) years of experience researching and analyzing data and reports. Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

PREFERENCES:

Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, SharePoint

Proficiency in data and statistics report development

Knowledge of electronic Customer Request Management (CRM) systems    

Special Requirements:

Non-Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency but may be required to work in some capacity after the declared emergency. The employee's Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time, but may walk or stand for brief periods of time.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work EnvironmentFrequency Working in Designated EnvironmentOffice or similar indoor environment

Frequently or OftenOutdoor environment

Seldom or NeverStreet environment (near moving traffic)Seldom or NeverConstruction site

Seldom or NeverConfined SpaceSeldom or NeverIn the community (homes, businesses, etc.)Seldom or NeverLabSeldom or NeverWarehouse environment

Seldom or Never

Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests:  Evaluation of Training & Experience, Oral Interview, Written Examination, or other assessment method.  Applicants must attain a minimum score of 70 in each part of the examination in order to qualify.  All successful applicants may be required to take a medical examination and/or pass a drug screening prior to appointment.

An eligible veteran who enters an open-competitive examination shall receive preference points added to the total passing score earned in the examination as provided for in the Florida Statutes.  To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form J-204.