Director of Policy & Management

Director of Policy & Management City of Bridgeport, CT The City of Bridgeport, CT is accepting resumes for the position of Director of Policy & Management.

DUTIES:

The Director of Policy and Management shall be responsible for the general supervision of the operations and management of the department of policy and management. They shall advise and assist the mayor, chief administrative officer, the city council and the board, commissions and department of the city with respect to matters within the jurisdiction of the department of policy and management. The direct shall be responsible for the preparation of the department's budget, the supervision of all employees of the department and the preparation of an annual report on the activities of the department of policy and management. Administrative and professional work directing municipal budget initiatives, including responsibility for planning, directing, coordinating, and supervising all matters within the jurisdiction of the department of policy and management. Under the general direction of the Mayor, the Director has all the duties imposed by Federal regulation, General Statutes of the State of Connecticut, Bridgeport Municipal Charter and Bridgeport local ordinances.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

College graduation with specialization in public administration or management, planning, business administration, government, political science, economics, finance or similar field; or such combination of education and experience as meets the approval of the City of Bridgeport. Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of theory, principles, practices, and techniques of public administration; including budgeting and financial planning, financial/budget management, human resources, purchasing, risk management, operations management, and other general operational support services.
• Knowledge and understanding of relative federal and state laws and regulations and their application at a local level.
• Ability to analyze, interpret and explain proposed legislation and programs in terms of their implications and impacts on City programs, operations, and sources of revenue.
• Ability to operate flexibility within shifting political and operational constraints.
• Ability to analyze work problems and prescribe remedial actions.
• Ability to plan, direct and control the resources available to the city.
• Good computer skills and a knowledge of Microsoft office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook are essential.
• Knowledge of MUNIS or other budget software applications.
• Ability to plan, schedule, assign and supervise the work of others as required; ability to prepare and maintain accurate records, narrative, and statistical reports; ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing to management, co-workers, customers, and the public.
• Ability to write concisely to express thoughts clearly, and to develop ideas in logical order.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and perform work independently; ability to make decisions and act quickly.

Please apply by visiting the Civil Service Commission office, Room 106, 45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604 or emailing at cob.jobs@bridgeportct.gov How to Apply Post Date May 14, 2026 Application Deadline Jun 12, 2026 cob.jobs@bridgeportct.gov Apply Now Job Details Salary $151,605 - $166,761 Job Function Other, Department Head/Director Position Type Full Time City of Bridgeport Address Civil Service Commission office Bridgeport , CT 06604 United States Population 148,654 Website http://www.ci.bridgeport.ct.us Form of Government Mayor-Council ← Move left → Move right ↑ Move up ↓ Move down + Zoom in - Zoom out Home Jump left by 75% End Jump right by 75% Page Up Jump up by 75% Page Down Jump down by 75% Map Terrain Satellite Labels Keyboard shortcuts Map Data Map data ©2026 Map data ©2026 200 m Click to toggle between metric and imperial units Terms Report a map error Advertisement Put your job in front of the right people! The Job Center is the best place to reach local government professionals. Post your featured job in minutes with more visibility through promoted search results, email, and more. Post a Featured Job