Management Analyst V

Job Description :

Under the direction of the Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO) of Administration and Finance (A&F), the Management Analyst V is responsible for performing highly advanced (senior level) professional administrative, analytic, planning, strategic, and advisory work for Information Technology (IT).

The position will support the DCIO A&F in the development and managing of IT administrative functions, organizational development and strategic planning.

Develops briefing documents, reports, and presentations for IT leadership. Communicates with IT executive leadership, both orally and in writing.

Collaborates with team members across IT to foster a meaningful staff culture. Participates in project meetings, strategy sessions, etc.

with IT staff and other internal and external stakeholders. Represents IT on internal and external work groups and meetings.

Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions :

Researches and evaluates organizational issues and challenges. Makes and justifies recommendations for alternative, innovative, and creative solutions to identified issues.

Conducts business process analysis, and data interpretation and analysis. Interprets historical, current, and projected performance, and other relevant data to identify problems, root causes, and areas for which procedural or system changes are indicated.

Examines current and historical policy and analytical reports for relevancy and potential benchmarking.

Plans and leads the development, implementation, and execution of special projects and other initiatives designed to achieve the overall mission, goals, and objectives of IT.

Utilizes project management concepts, templates, and processes. Defines study scope, purpose, objectives, time frames, risk mitigation, key metrics, financial impact, potential savings, and resource requirements.

Collaborates with IT areas to develop and implement project plans. Develops, plans, and implements multiple research, evaluation, and implementation projects simultaneously.

Advises executive leadership of project status, milestones, progress, and challenges encountered.

Collaborates and communicates professionally and effectively across business functions and with staff, project teams, and external stakeholders to gather data, review findings, and see initiatives through to completion.

Exhibits excellent verbal and written communication skills to develop high quality, well-written memos, documents, and presentations for communicating research, findings, and recommendations to executive leadership.

Collaborates with team members across the division to foster a meaningful staff culture. Coordinates planning of events and activities that foster a sense of community among employees.

Generate reports and presentations summarizing progress on engagement initiatives, and overall success metrics. Communicate findings to relevant stakeholders and make recommendations for continuous improvement.

Participates in project meetings, strategy sessions, etc. with IT staff and other internal and external stakeholders. Represents IT on internal and external work groups and meetings.

Performs other duties as assigned. Keeps manager informed as required or as necessary.

Knowledge Skills Abilities :

Knowledge of organizational development and management practices. Knowledge of project management concepts, tools, and processes.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, analyze, organize, and disseminate significant amounts of complex information with attention to detail and accuracy.

Skill in use of office equipment and software i.e., Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc. Skill in communicating professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Skill in establishing and maintaining collaborative and effective working relationships with all levels of staff and external stakeholders.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and exhibit flexibility in prioritizing tasks to meet demanding deadlines.

Ability to manage large, complex projects.

Ability to identify and collaborate with key stakeholders.

Ability to clearly communicate with a variety of audiences, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to appropriately prioritize and manage work and to produce quality work, at times within short deadlines.

Ability to work under limited supervision; exercise sound, independent judgment; set priorities; meet deadlines and adapt to shifting project developments.

Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives and implement effective solutions.

Ability to prepare well-written, concise briefing documents and reports, and visually dynamic presentations.

Registration or Licensure Requirements :

Initial Selection Criteria :

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university. Related work experience may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis with a maximum substitution of four (4) years.
• Demonstrated experience in communicating with all levels of staff, both technical and non-technical.
• Demonstrated understanding of project management principles and experience in organizational effectiveness and / or business analysis.

Additional Information :

MOS Code :

Note : There may be no military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position.

All active duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position.

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