Job Abstract

Under general supervision, the Management Analyst III is the Internal Affairs Bureau (IAB) sole source for a niche area of subject matter expertise and is responsible for preparing and communicating detailed and advanced analytical and technical work in analysis, data management, and research within the IAB for the Police Department. The analyst is also required to respond to many advanced data analytical requests for information by the Board of Supervisors, the Civilian Review Panel, and the Independent Police Auditor. This position reports directly to the IAB Major. The advanced level of analytical and technical work required in the Management Analyst III position includes but is not limited to: preparation of reports that help guide the Chief of Police, executive staff, and the senior leadership team in strategical, tactical and administrative decision-making based on data. The MA III plans, leads and directs large projects by managing and administering the IAB systems BlueTeam and IAPro that house use of force events, vehicle pursuits, cruiser crashes, community member complaints and internal investigations. Supervises and leads the work of the IAB Administrative Assistant IV and Management Analyst I.

Note: The assigned functional areas are Data Analytics, Data Management, Statistics, Information Technology, and/or Crime Analysis.

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)

• Independently designs, develops, and coordinates ongoing department programs and special projects;
• Performs a wide range of professional-level management work for more than one broad administrative function including complex analysis and diverse project management in a lead capacity;
• Coordinates and manages the work of administrative, para-professional, and/or professional-level staff in the day-to-day activities of selected projects. Plans, organizes, and coordinates changes to the policies, procedures, or processes related to multiple administrative functions (financial, procurement, budget, human resources, contract or grants administration, information technology systems, etc.);
• Plans and conducts or oversees studies or research activities to ensure program quality, determine unmet needs or ensure efficacy of existing programs;
• Provides guidance, recommendations, and advice to departmental managers;
• Serves on committees, task forces, and management teams to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of existing management/administrative systems;
• Writes, edits, and finalizes reports and presentations and presents findings and recommendations to department senior managers.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an-all inclusive list).

• Considerable knowledge of mission, goals, and objectives of the organizational unit, program, or activities to which incumbent is assigned;
• Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques relating to the functional area of business operation (e.g. personnel, budgeting and financial management, contract administration and management);
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques governing management, organization, operations and programmatic services;
• Ability to identify possible solutions for solving business problems;
• Ability to evaluate proposals and solutions in terms of benefits, costs, and overall impact on the project, program, or organization;
• Ability to make oral presentations to department management, other departments, or the public;
• Ability to write detailed, accurate reports, grants, or solicitations for pertinent areas of administration;
• Ability to use word processing and presentation software to prepare documents, and to use spreadsheet and statistical analysis software packages to store, manipulate, analyze and present data;
• Ability to supervise and train staff;
• Ability to lead assigned employees, including delegating and reviewing work assignments, providing coaching and guidance, monitoring and evaluating performance, and supporting training and development planning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
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Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in field related to the assigned functional area; Plus, four years of professional work experience within the functional area.