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This position works within the Administrative Services Division (ASD) of the Department of Administration, located in Carson City. The division serves as the central fiscal agent for more than 100 budget accounts across a wide range of state agencies. Our clients primarily include Department of Administration divisions, elected officials, and other small state entities that do not maintain their own fiscal staff. The Senior Management Analyst position is part of the Budget team within the Administrative Services Division. This role supports client agencies with budget development, budget monitoring, and coordination of fiscal activities. Manag ement Analysts conduct studies, research, and examination of management and administrative areas such as agency operations, forms, policies and procedures, workflow, legislative analysis, management research, and statistical and informational analysis. Three or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education. Conduct research and analyze legislative implications. Determine software application program needs or requirements. Review and monitor contracts. Make recommendations on policy and procedure improvements. Provide recommendations to management regarding programs and/or work unit activities. Prepare reports and correspondence. Review, write, revise, and recommend administrative policies or procedures for the work unit and/or assigned programs. Conduct statistical or investigative studies, compile and analyze data, and prepare and present reports summarizing study results and conclusions. Develop, manage, review, and make recommendations on contracts and the contracting process. Review, monitor, and research bills submitted to the Legislature impacting the work unit, inform management of possible implications, and recommend an appropriate course of action. Propose and draft legislation for the agency, provide testimony before legislative committees, and develop regulations from approved legislation. Plan, organize, and coordinate the development and implementation of new or revised policies, procedures and/or work methods. Analyze workflow, space allocation, staffing, and other factors to improve effectiveness and efficiency of operations. Coordinate the development of new forms, work methods, and automated systems. Design and conduct analytical, investigative, informational, statistical, and research studies related to various aspects of the agency's operations. Make recommendations regarding the agency's position on issues, future courses of action, and the development of new programs or services based upon study findings. Perform statistical and informational analysis and prepare analytical, narrative, and statistical reports. Function as the singular expert in their program or discipline area. May train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate the performance of employees, and other supervisory duties as appropriate for managing people. Perform related duties as assigned. This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Knowledge of:

Techniques of statistical analysis including data collection, evaluation, analysis, and manipulation; legislative proceedings and processes; government agencies, resources, and functions to locate and obtain needed information and/or resources; accepted practices and methods used in designing program reviews and audits.

Skill in:

Developing computer generated reports. Organizing, developing, and making presentations. Mathematical and statistical computation and research and analysis techniques. Designing analytical research studies and identifying research needs and problems. Coordinating and implementing diverse work plans.

Ability to:

Read and interpret technical reports, governmental publications, and federal directives; write comprehensive analytical, narrative, and statistical reports, recommendations, and legislative proposals.

Recruiter Contact Information:

Jenn Trachet - jtrachet@admin.nv.gov