Management Analyst

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Management Analyst

City Managers Office

Hiring Range: $32.34 to $40.42 per hour DOE

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: 113

Full Pay Range: $32.34 to $48.51 per hour

Deadline to Apply: 9/20/2026

Major Benefits for Full-Time Regular Employees:

• A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available including an Employee Assistance Program a free subscription to Calm and health coaching
• Paid time off up to 25 days in first year of employment
• 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year
• Free employee only coverage for medical dental vision short-term disability and life insurance
• Pension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System click here for more details
• Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance

The City of Prescott is seeking a Management Analyst to join the City Managers Office and help shape initiatives that have a citywide impact. This is an opportunity to work alongside executive leadership on strategic planning policy and financial analysis performance measurement and complex cross-departmental projects.

If youre a strategic thinker problem-solver and strong communicator who enjoys turning data and ideas into practical solutions this role offers the chance to directly influence how the City operates and serves its community.

Bring your analytical expertise initiative and commitment to excellent results to help build a stronger Prescott.

Position Summary:

Performs complex professional and analytical work in support of the City Managers Office and City-wide initiatives. Responsibilities include conducting research and analysis; managing special projects and organizational initiatives; supporting strategic planning and performance measurement efforts; performing budget financial and policy analysis; and providing professional and administrative support to executive leadership. Work may also include assignments involving policy development communications legislative priorities intergovernmental relations grants contracts and other City initiatives.

This position works in an executive environment and regularly addresses complex issues with citywide impact. It may supervise administrative staff in the City Managers Office. Under general direction exercises substantial independent judgment in planning and carrying out assignments developing recommendations managing projects and resolving problems within established policies and objectives.

Essential Duties:

• Coordinates strategic plan performance measures data collection analysis and reporting.
• Conducts organizational operational financial statistical and policy analyses; develops recommendations for management.
• Assists departments in improving processes policies systems procedures and service delivery.
• Assists with budget preparation monitoring analysis forecasting and reporting.
• Manages or coordinates complex cross-departmental initiatives programs and special projects.
• Assists in the preparation revision and implementation of short- and long-range forecasting and plans including but not limited to strategic plans emergency response plans and operational plans.
• Conducts research and analysis related to policy management operations and legislation.
• Supports public communication and engagement activities. Prepares reports presentations correspondence briefings and recommendations for executive leadership.
• Researches grant opportunities and assists with preparation submission and administration of grant applications and awards.
• Administers assigned contracts grants agreements and/or leases.
• Assists with development and implementation of policies procedures agreements and short- and long-range planning documents.
• Assists with development of legislative priorities and advocacy and provides technical support in assigned program areas.
• May supervise train and evaluate assigned administrative or support staff.
• Provides professional and administrative support for City Managers Office operations including purchasing scheduling records and other assigned administrative functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration Business Administration Finance Economics Political Science or a closely related field and two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience involving management analysis budget or financial analysis policy analysis strategic planning project management or organizational improvement; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.

A masters degree in Public Administration Business Administration Public Policy or a related field is desirable. Experience in municipal or other public-sector administration is desirable.

Licensing Certification and Other Requirements:

Possess and maintain a valid Arizona drivers license with appropriate endorsements.

Employee Core Beliefs

City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the Citys core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with both internal and external. Our core beliefs are: Acting with Integrity Working as a Team Being Accountable Practicing Innovative Problem Solving Take Pride in Excellent Results Focusing on Our Community and Being Nice.

Knowledge Skill and Abilities:

• Knowledge of federal state and City laws regulations policies procedures codes and ordinances related to assigned duties.
• Knowledge of municipal budgeting contracts agreements and capital improvement projects.
• Knowledge of research methods statistical methods data sources and research techniques.
• Knowledge of legislative processes and protocols.
• Knowledge of job-related computer software.
• Skill in analyzing data identifying trends forecasting outcomes and developing recommendations.
• Skill in evaluating and improving operations procedures policies and methods.
• Skill in managing multiple projects priorities and deadlines.
• Skill in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing including technical policy and legal documents.
• Ability to learn and apply principles and practices of municipal management and public administration.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with coworkers officials and the general public.

Physical Demands And Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a standard City office environment.
• Duties require working evenings weekends and holidays as needed.
• Safely operates a City vehicle and a variety of standard office equipment requiring continuous and repetitive arm hand and eye movement.
• Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals priorities and needs.

Successful candidate will receive a post-offer pre-employment background screening to include:

• Drug screening
• Motor vehicle records check
• Criminal background screening

Required Experience:

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