Organizational Strategist

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• Referral Bonus
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The City of Richmond is seeking to fill the position of Organizational Strategist. The Organizational Strategist is responsible for designing and implementing strategies that strengthen alignment efficiency and collaboration across the organization. This role focuses on evaluating structures processes and governance practices to support strategic goals. A key responsibility includes creating administering and maintaining the interdepartmental Council Committee communication policy to ensure clear consistent and effective information flow among stakeholders. The Organizational Strategist partners with leadership and cross-functional teams to drive organizational effectiveness and continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts across agencies and the City Attorneys Office to ensure the accuracy and compliance of the Chief Administrators signature documents including certificates of take MOUs grant agreements purchase and sale agreements official correspondence and required federal filings.

• Managing the Citys legislative process to ensure timely Council requests are made for the adoption of administrative prerogatives.

• Form and lead cross-functional teams for policy research and development and the implementation of process improvement initiatives

• Maintain exceptional customer service in responding to requests from the Citys election leader

• Manage Freedom of Information Request for the Office

• Facilitate discussion regarding the creation and maintenance of the executive strategic plan for the Chief Administrative Office

• Coordinate closely with the Chief Administrative Officer and Deputy Chief Administrative Officers as a resource for crisis management operation

• Represent that administration in the negotiation and maintenance of union contracts

• Serves as the internal/external community engagement liaison

• Make recommendations on organizational restructuring and aiding in the implementation and transition

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors Degree in public administration or field directly related to assignment
• Eight years or more of progressively responsible related experience that includes designing and implementing organizational strategies for a government agency
• Masters Degree in a field directly related to the assignment is preferred
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• In-depth knowledge of municipal governance legislative processes and administrative authorities

• Strong ability to collaborate with legal counsel subject matter experts and executive leadership to ensure accuracy and compliance of official documents

• Proven skill in managing complex cross-departmental workflows and leading multidisciplinary teams toward policy and process outcomes

• Excellent customer service and stakeholder management skills particularly in high-visibility and time-sensitive environments

• Demonstrated ability to manage public records and Freedom of Information requests in compliance with statutory requirements

• Strategic planning and facilitation skills to support executive visioning goal setting and long-term organizational alignment

• High-level coordination and communication skills to support executive leadership during crisis management and sensitive operations

• Experience in labor relations including negotiation and administration of union contracts

• Strong organizational analysis skills with the ability to recommend support and implement organizational restructuring and transition initiatives

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