MANAGEMENT ANALYST Job in Havre de Grace, MD

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

• Veterans

Duties

1. Gathers and organizes narrative and statistical information using established methods, techniques, and precedents, such as questionnaires, interviews, review of computer data, and comparison of past and present records. Work processes are observed to identify such problems as to work flow and processes, distribution, forms and record keeping, span of control, staffing ratios, and organizational structure.2. Conducts troubleshooting and management studies to ascertain the need for changes in existing management systems or methods of operation such as work processes, functional responsibility, operating techniques, organizational structure and other factors effecting the efficient and economical use of available resources.3. Assignments involve several specialized areas of management such as organizational analysis, work methods and standards, procedure analysis, and management statistics. Participates in providing management consulting services on all aspects of improving management operations for the state. Provides liaison assistance, as required, performs follow-up assignments, findings, and recommendations. Reports to the supervisor on the status of corrective actions taken by functional activities.4. Accomplishes management studies by applying best business practices and basic analytical techniques to gather, document, and summarize data. Prepares working papers and files to document management studies. Conducts studies involving work processes and administrative procedures that are clerical, routine, and mostly straightforward and are common to several different organizations. Identifies, analyzes, and recommends solutions to problems found in work processes and procedures rather than in the substance of the work operations. Applies a full range and sequence of analytical steps appropriate for assigned studies, or portions of studies, from planning through fact-finding to reporting results. Assignments are of limited complexity that involves conventional problems that can be resolved by selecting and applying standard analytical techniques and procedures. Establishes the necessary facts and links them to the solution of assigned problems and issues while continually deciding if enough information has been gathered to support findings.5. Prepares management studies which present findings identifying causative situations and recommending corrective action. Conducts or participates in the discussion of findings with activity personnel. Makes necessary adjustments based on this discussion.Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

1. Work may require access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.2. The incumbent of this position description must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.*3. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.*** "This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG." ***
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12597647

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

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Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.