Management Analyst II (Vacancy)

Definition

The Columbus Division of Police Training Bureau is seeking highly qualified applicants for a Management Analyst II vacancy. This is a full-time position supporting the Entrepreneurial Training Program and other Training Bureau initiatives at the Columbus Police Academy.

The selected applicant will play a significant role to the immediate and long-term success of the Training Bureau, and should have demonstrated accomplishments in the following areas:

• Managing fiscal records
• Analyzing, reviewing and compiling data for use in reports and other publications
• Creating comprehensive business plans, budgets, and SOPs
• Negotiating pricing and terms for good and services with new and existing vendors
• Researching and securing grant opportunities
• Supervising staff

Preferred Qualifications:

• Forward thinking
• Innovative
• Growth mind-set
• Highly detail oriented
• Experience in the planning, execution and management of dynamic, high-profile projects

The ideal applicant will have a “big picture” mindset, whose work will serve as a model of excellence for Division personnel as well as law enforcement agencies throughout the state.

About Us:

The mission of the Training Bureau is to enhance and improve the quality of law enforcement services by providing a well-training and professional police force. Further, the mission of the Entrepreneurial Training unit is to sell sponsored training, rent the training facility, and create business relationships with outside entities in order to support enhanced police training.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the sensitive nature of this position, candidates receiving consideration after a successful interview will be required to undergo a pre-employment background investigation, fingerprinting, and a polygraph examination conducted by the Columbus Division of Police. This process may take one month or more to complete.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the assigned agency’s 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. 

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.

Examples of Work

(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 organization’s 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: 24-0780-V13

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/ Room 716

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645-4753

E: hsvoege@columbus.police.org 

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City’s Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City’s human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.

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