Management Analyst II (Project Manager - Police) (Vacancy)

The Columbus, Ohio Division of Police seeks a Management Analyst II (MA II) to serve the Office of the Chief of Police in the role of Project Manager. The hired individual will be responsible for researching, managing, implementing and analyzing projects with a nexus to the Division of Police. The ideal applicant will have demonstrable professional experience successfully managing multiple long-term and short-term projects and priorities in an ever-changing environment; be highly adaptable; have excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and have impeccable attention to detail. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred, but not required.

AREA OF FOCUS FOR THE JOB AND SPECIFIC FOCUS AREA RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as the lead project manager for improvement projects for the Division of Police
• Administers contracts and prepares contract modifications as necessary
• Develops and delivers presentations on projects and initiatives to administration to ensure the Division of Police remains abreast of new developments and technology through our pursuit of maintaining agency excellence, engagement in best practices and transparency
• Develops, evaluates, revises and updates project materials as well as written publications for each project to include: timelines, policy implications, research memos, presentations, resources, and training materials
• Monitors timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure that responsibilities and goals are met in each assigned project area
• Prepares and presents legislation at City Council meetings to discuss, review and make recommendations for Capital Improvement Projects to enhance evidence-based best practices within the Division of Police
• Prepares and maintains a comprehensive analysis to include policy briefs, expenditures and presentations with evidence-based outcomes
• Organizes and tracks details of project-related meetings and events including expenditures, logistics, and other vital information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of the assigned agencys operations, functions, and organizational structure
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of business and public administration;
• Considerable knowledge of general accounting and public finance
• Considerable knowledge of organizational management
• General knowledge of research techniques and methodologies
• General knowledge of project management
• General knowledge of computerized budget and accounting systems
• General knowledge of grant programs
• Skill in public speaking; ability to present and defend proposals
• Ability to understand and organize a problem and select a mathematical model or formula to solve the problem
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to make logical conclusions
• Ability to operate a computer and use applicable software programs
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Estimated Duration of the Selection Process :
All applications for this position will be forwarded to the department indicated above. For those candidates passing the application review step, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test. For any position within the Division of Police, the hiring process will also include the completion of an extensive personal history questionnaire and a polygraph examination. The selection process can take as little as 3 weeks and up to 3 months.

Under direction, is responsible for performing research, analysis, recommendation, and consultation to management on diverse or complex issues and matters having a fiscal or operational impact; performs related duties as required.

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

• Leads or conducts operational or administrative reviews, program evaluations, and special studies pertaining to various fiscal, operational, and managerial issues
• Researches and analyzes major operational or administrative issues and makes recommendations for resolutions or improvements
• Analyzes and proposes ways to improve an organizations productivity, efficiency, or budget; Informs management of any situation current or anticipated that may impact budget, operations, or service deliveries
• Develops and recommends strategies for the implementation of new programs, projects, or policies pertinent to the mission of the department or division; participates in the implementation and/or training processes relating to these programs, projects, or policies
• Leads major policy and management projects, productivity studies, and operational and legislative reviews
• Serves as a resource or specialist on fiscal, operational, or other managerial issues affecting the department or division
• Writes, reviews, and analyzes fiscal or operational policies and procedures to ensure optimal effectiveness and efficiency
• Prepares financial impact statements; prepares reports of projected revenues and expenditures; identifies problems and recommends corrective actions
• Conducts financial studies to determine the availability of resources for funding current or new programs, projects, or services
• Researches, analyzes, and recommends various rate/fee structures and other options to enhance the viability of specific services, programs, or operations
• Prepares and monitors operating and capital improvement budgets and provides expenditure analyses
• Researches grant and revenue enhancement opportunities
• Evaluates grant programs for effectiveness and regulatory compliance
• Prepares comprehensive financial, statistical, technical, and narrative reports
• May supervise employees engaged in fiscal or operational activities.

Possession of a bachelor's degree and four (4) years of professional experience researching, analyzing, and making recommendations, OR providing consultation to management on fiscal or operational matters, or matters pertaining to public or business administration. Substitution(s): A master's degree may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

Recruitment #: 25-0780-V6

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Heather Voege

Department of Public Safety

Division of Police

120 Marconi Blvd / 716

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645- 4753

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The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer