Management Analyst III Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/houston/jobs/newprint/4840533) Apply  Management Analyst III Salary $2,171.00 - $2,855.25 Biweekly Location 611 Walker Street Job Type Full Time Job Number 36400 Department Office of Business Opportunity Opening Date 02/20/2025 Closing Date 2/27/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions POSITION OVERVIEW Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED Job Classification: MANAGEMENT ANALYST III Division: DIRECTOR’S OFFICE Reporting Location: 611 Walker Street, 7TH Floor Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm *Subject to Change* DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The Office of Business Opportunity’s (OBO) vision is to eliminate systemic barriers to prosperity and economic opportunity in the Greater Houston region. Our mission is to cultivate an inclusive and competitive economic environment in the City of Houston by promoting the success of small businesses and developing Houston’s workforce, with a special emphasis on historically underutilized businesses and disenfranchised individuals. OBO executes this vision and mission by administering the City’s supplier diversity program, assisting new and growing businesses through targeted programming, and advocating for small businesses at the local, state, and national level. In order to significantly increase the number, capacity, and success of businesses in Houston, OBO certifies Minority, Women, Small and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (MWSDBE) and Persons with Disabilities Business Enterprises, performs compliance monitoring activities on City contracts, and facilitates business development and capacity building programs for businesses. Houston is the 4th largest City in the US. Individuals employed by the City of Houston are part of one of the most diverse workforces in the country. The City has a reputation of training and equipping employees with tools and skills that help them advance in their careers. Here, you will find unlimited career growth potential, on-the-job training, safe work environment, work-life balance, and professional development opportunities. City employees are a part of an institution that sets the trend for other organizations and states, while touching the lives, businesses, health, and well-being of all Houstonians. Additionally, the City offers comprehensive benefit options, generous leave programs, and employee discounts. OBO is seeking a Management Analyst III who will gather and maintain metrics and data to measure the impact of OBO’s programs, as well as to assist in seeking funding for current and future programs. The ideal candidate will also provide guidance to optimize systems and evaluate program effectiveness. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including grant writing experience, are highly preferred for this position. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: + Act as liaison to assigned departments and/or agencies in handling logistical activities. + Assist with the allocation of financial resources for OBO’s business development programs. + Maintain, monitor, analyze, and prepare monthly and yearly reports to measure the impact of OBO’s programs and initiatives, ensuring each is relevant to OBO’s mission and goals. + Compile and interpret statistical and graphical data related to division or departmental operations and performance. + Provides alternative solutions to overcome program barriers, if found + Conducts surveys and research. + Identify funding sources and contribute to department’s grant writing efforts. + Performs other duties and special projects as requested. WORKING CONDITIONS This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Requires a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance or a field directly related to the job. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Four years of professional experience in accounting, budget analysis, finance, public administration or a field directly related to the job are required. Substitutions: Experience cannot be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement. A Master’s degree in a field directly related to the job may substitute for two years of the above experience requirement. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Yes A valid Texas Driver’s License and compliance with the City of Houston’s policy on driving (AP 2-2). PREFERENCES The ideal candidate should possess the following skillsets: + Candidates that have an established record of successfully analyzing programs, policies, and procedures. + Candidates that have experience with assisting project/program managers with the development of budgets and tracking metrics, as well as making recommendations for optimization. + Candidates with proven professional experience working collaboratively to execute programs/initiatives. + Candidates with experience in researching, securing and administering funding at the federal and local level. + Candidates with proven management experience + Candidates with excellent verbal and written communication skills, including grant writing. **Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. ** GENERAL INFORMATION SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED None; however, the department may administer, and the applicant must successfully complete, a skills-assessment relevant to job description. SAFETY IMPACT POSITION YES If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test. SALARY INFORMATION Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification. Paygrade: 21 APPLICATION PROCEDURES Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov. To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-6051. If you need special services or accommodations, please call 832-393-6051 (TTY 7-1-1). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627. Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process. All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information. EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include: + Medical + Dental + Vision + Wellness + Supplemental Insurance + Life insurance + Long-term disability + Retirement pension + 457 deferred compensation plan + Employee Assistance Program + 10 days of vacation each year + 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday + Compensable Sick Leave + Personal Leave + Flexible schedules + Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions + Professional development opportunities + Transportation/parking plan + Section 125 pretax deductions + Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan + Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves + Healthcare Flexible Spending Account For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html 01 Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions? + Yes + No 02 Indicate your highest level of COMPLETED education and years of directly related VERIFIABLE professional experience + Master's degree or higher and AT LEAST two (2) years or more of verifiable professional experience in accounting, budget analysis, finance, public administration or a field directly related to the job are required + Master's degree and LESS THAN two (2) years of professional experience in accounting, budget analysis, finance, public administration or a field directly related to the job are required. + Bachelor's degree and AT LEAST four (4) years or more of verifiable professional experience in accounting, budget analysis, finance, public administration or a field directly related to the job are required. + Bachelor's degree and LESS THAN four (4) years of professional experience in accounting, budget analysis, finance, public administration or a field directly related to the job are required. + None of the above 03 Which area of concentration did you obtain your degree? + Public Administration + Business Administration + Finance + My degree is not listed + None of the above 04 Do you have a valid Texas driver's license of the ability to obtain one within 30 days of selection? + Yes + No 05 Which best describes how many years of verifiable experience you have in grant writing and/or securing sponsorship funds? + At least five (5) years of verifiable experience + At least four (4) years of verifiable experience + At least three (3) years of verifiable experience + At least two (2) years of verifiable experience + None of the above 06 If you indicated in question #5 above you have verifiable experience in grant writing and/or securing sponsorship funds, please describe your experience. Include specific examples. (Response of 'See Resume' will not be accepted as a satisfactory response and will delay your application progress.) 07 Which best describes how many years of verifiable experience you have in tracking the impact of grants and programs? + At least five (5) years of verifiable experience + At least four (4) years of verifiable experience + At least three (3) years of verifiable experience + At least two (2) years of verifiable experience + None of the above 08 If you indicated in question #7 above you have verifiable experience in in tracking the impact of grants and programs, please describe your experience. Include specific examples. (Response of 'See Resume' will not be accepted as a satisfactory response and will delay your application progress.) 09 Are you currently a City of Houston employee working in the Office of Business Opportunity (OBO) Department? + Yes + No 10 Please describe your experience analyzing programs, including recommending areas effectivity and efficiency, if applicable. (Response of 'See Resume' will not be accepted as a satisfactory response and will delay your application progress.) + Yes + No 11 Which of the following functions have you had experience with in your current or previous role? (Check all that apply) + Researching, securing and administering grant funding at the federal and local level. + Tracking metrics, as well as and making recommendations for optimization. + Writing, editing and publishing internal and external correspondence. + Analyzing programs, policies, and procedures. + Development of budgets. + Producing and delivering presentations before a group/audience. + None of the above 12 Please indicate your level of proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). + BEGINNER: Perform daily word processing tasks in Word, enter correct data, create a database, import data from Excel in Access, format cells, rows and columns in Excel, create a PowerPoint presentation file with a title slide, bullet points and place in slide loop mode; create a new e-mail message, checking e-mail in Outlook. + INTERMEDIATE: Basic formatting and create a variety of templates, mail merges in Word; create primary key to associate data between multiple tables, create a select query in Access; create, modify, and format charts, use graphic objects to enhance worksheets & charts in Excel; add special affects to presentation (design and animation) in PowerPoint; reply, forward, print and delete an e-mail message in Outlook. + ADVANCED: Manage table data, sort and filter merges in Word, create a split form and report and back up your databases in Access; use the filter and formula functions to manipulate data in Excel; transition presentation slides, link Excel charts to presentation and add voice in PowerPoint; delete e-mails from the Inbox, Sent Items and Deleted Items folders, Add, edit, move and delete appointments on your calendar. + EXPERT: Produce table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks in Word, manage Macro commands, and manage database objects in Access, use advance formula functions (Vlookup, IF, IS) manage macro commands, group rows in Excel; publish presentation online, embed objects into presentation in PowerPoint; managing multiple calendars, set rules for incoming mail, create subfolders for mail to be placed in Outlook. + I have no experience in working with Microsoft Office Products. 13 Are you available and willing to work some evenings and weekends? + Yes + No Required Question