City of Richmond
The Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff is seeking highly qualified candidates for consideration to fill the position of Management Analyst, Principal (Council Policy Analyst). The incumbent is responsible for providing support to Richmond City Council relative to the focus areas of public policy and budget development. To be successful in this role, the incumbent should have a skillful command and expertise of navigating the operations of a municipal government with the expectation they will be intricate in shaping policy and evaluating the effectiveness of programs.
Responsibilities May include identifying policy and budgetary issues requiring action by City Council, preparing narrative summaries and analyses of legislation and budget, conducting extensive research and drafting new legislation, meeting and presenting to council members, officials, constituents, and stakeholders; performing advanced-level duties in budgetary document preparation and fiscal reporting; providing professional staff assistance and analysis regarding policy and budgetary matters; researching and developing policy proposals for citywide issues; analyzing effectiveness of programs; serving as staff liaison to boards and commissions; and providing complex administrative support.
Analyzing proposed legislative and budgetary matters presented to the City Council
Conducting research, analyzing the effects and impacts, and providing recommendations regarding policy initiatives
Identifying hidden problems and evaluating the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of policies
Identifying current or impending problems, proposing viable solutions, and evaluating alternative solutions
Collaborating with the Mayoral administration, the Office of the City Attorney, and relevant external organizations
Formulating policy and budget recommendations including drafting questions for use in Standing Committee meetings.
Monitoring the status of budget proposals and legislation as they move through the legislative process
Supporting members of City Council in drafting new legislation and researching budget and policy topics of interest
Providing staff support to assigned committees, commissions and boards. Coordinating meetings, organizing the agenda, identifying and confirming speakers, and drafting post-meeting summaries
Attend Board and Commission meetings and deliver timely, accurate summaries to Council and Council Chief of Staff
Assisting with the creation of budget and development of the budget preparation manual, related policies and procedures, and other related budgetary documents
Assisting the Council Chief of Staff with conducting various surveys, research, data analyses, cost benefit analyses, and expenditure and revenue forecasting
Actively keeping apprised of current budget trends, developments, codes, and statutes
Monitoring, assessing, and reporting on business processes and budgetary activities, including developing, recommending, and implementing plans and programs for improvement of performance, quality, compliance, or efficiency of operations and services
Acting as a subject matter expert exercising considerable initiative and independent judgment in identifying and resolving budgetary, fiscal and performance management issues
Performing other related duties as assigned
Special Requirements RESUME AND COVER LETTER REQUIRED
A résumé and cover letter must accompany your complete application. Applications submitted without these requirements will not be considered.
Employment Classification This position is unclassified. Therefore, the incumbent serves at the will of the Appointing Authority.
Hybrid Work Schedule A hybrid work schedule to include on-site attendance in combination with remote work arrangements may be considered upon hire.
Minimum Training and Experience
Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, or field related to assignment
Five years of journey-level professional experience in area related to assignment, such as program/project management or management/policy/financial analysis
Master's degree in business or public administration is preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in public policy, business administration, or public administration
Juris Doctor is highly preferred
Specific experience working a municipal government
Licensing, Certifications, and Other Special Requirements
None required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Budget preparation and analysis. Public policy preparation and analysis. Local politics, current issues and political trends. Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Legislative processes. Government finance. Community agencies and contacts. Case law. Skill in oral and written communication. Public speaking. Interpersonal communication. Ability to take initiative. Manage deadlines. Be professional and cordial in a political environment. Lead discussions and meetings. Develop work plans. Identify potential legal issues.
Reasonable Accommodations Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
Environmental Hazards Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.
Physical Requirements and Working Environment Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly talk; frequently finger, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions; and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, and grasp. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be sedentary, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.
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Responsibilities May include identifying policy and budgetary issues requiring action by City Council, preparing narrative summaries and analyses of legislation and budget, conducting extensive research and drafting new legislation, meeting and presenting to council members, officials, constituents, and stakeholders; performing advanced-level duties in budgetary document preparation and fiscal reporting; providing professional staff assistance and analysis regarding policy and budgetary matters; researching and developing policy proposals for citywide issues; analyzing effectiveness of programs; serving as staff liaison to boards and commissions; and providing complex administrative support.
Analyzing proposed legislative and budgetary matters presented to the City Council
Conducting research, analyzing the effects and impacts, and providing recommendations regarding policy initiatives
Identifying hidden problems and evaluating the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of policies
Identifying current or impending problems, proposing viable solutions, and evaluating alternative solutions
Collaborating with the Mayoral administration, the Office of the City Attorney, and relevant external organizations
Formulating policy and budget recommendations including drafting questions for use in Standing Committee meetings.
Monitoring the status of budget proposals and legislation as they move through the legislative process
Supporting members of City Council in drafting new legislation and researching budget and policy topics of interest
Providing staff support to assigned committees, commissions and boards. Coordinating meetings, organizing the agenda, identifying and confirming speakers, and drafting post-meeting summaries
Attend Board and Commission meetings and deliver timely, accurate summaries to Council and Council Chief of Staff
Assisting with the creation of budget and development of the budget preparation manual, related policies and procedures, and other related budgetary documents
Assisting the Council Chief of Staff with conducting various surveys, research, data analyses, cost benefit analyses, and expenditure and revenue forecasting
Actively keeping apprised of current budget trends, developments, codes, and statutes
Monitoring, assessing, and reporting on business processes and budgetary activities, including developing, recommending, and implementing plans and programs for improvement of performance, quality, compliance, or efficiency of operations and services
Acting as a subject matter expert exercising considerable initiative and independent judgment in identifying and resolving budgetary, fiscal and performance management issues
Performing other related duties as assigned
Special Requirements RESUME AND COVER LETTER REQUIRED
A résumé and cover letter must accompany your complete application. Applications submitted without these requirements will not be considered.
Employment Classification This position is unclassified. Therefore, the incumbent serves at the will of the Appointing Authority.
Hybrid Work Schedule A hybrid work schedule to include on-site attendance in combination with remote work arrangements may be considered upon hire.
Minimum Training and Experience
Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, or field related to assignment
Five years of journey-level professional experience in area related to assignment, such as program/project management or management/policy/financial analysis
Master's degree in business or public administration is preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in public policy, business administration, or public administration
Juris Doctor is highly preferred
Specific experience working a municipal government
Licensing, Certifications, and Other Special Requirements
None required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Budget preparation and analysis. Public policy preparation and analysis. Local politics, current issues and political trends. Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Legislative processes. Government finance. Community agencies and contacts. Case law. Skill in oral and written communication. Public speaking. Interpersonal communication. Ability to take initiative. Manage deadlines. Be professional and cordial in a political environment. Lead discussions and meetings. Develop work plans. Identify potential legal issues.
Reasonable Accommodations Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
Environmental Hazards Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.
Physical Requirements and Working Environment Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly talk; frequently finger, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions; and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, and grasp. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be sedentary, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.
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