[Remote] Manager - Business Operations Analysis (Planning and Development- Civil Service)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The City of Dallas seeks a Manager – Business Operations Analysis for its Planning & Development department. The role manages budgeting, procurement, contracting, financial and grant processes, performance metrics, compliance, and operational staff for a complex, multi-fund portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Manages the development and establishment of long-range goals and objectives for the unit by researching information, developing concepts, collecting data, meeting with key players, and facilitating department success through effective management
• Communicates and meets with department heads, various levels of management, consultants, outside agencies, vendors, other governmental entities to formulate project plans, and oversee projects by providing direction, communications and coordination
• Researches and manages recommendations on new technology for operations; evaluates the effectiveness of current practices and looks for ways to improve the department's functions through ongoing review of process and procedures
• Communicates and meets with department heads, various levels of management, consultants, outside agencies, vendors, and other governmental entities to formulate project plans, communications and coordination
• Develops and implements policies and operational procedures based upon ISO 9001 and OSHA 14001 platforms; creates diagrams such as flowcharts, org charts, and process flow diagrams with Microsoft Visio for use by all levels of project stakeholders and operations staff
• Provides competent management, direction, and support for business and operational staff; provides feedback and assists with training and onborading of new employees
• Analyzes and prepares statistical data to determine trends and efficiencies within the department; presents information to stakeholders and other executive staff
• Manages and supports all contract administration and maintenance; serves as primary organizational contact for the duration of projects and communicates with vendors and external parties
• Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned

Skills

• Knowledge of project management methodologies
• Knowledge of managing, training and directing operational personnel
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations
• Knowledge of budget management
• Ability to analyze metrics, perform operational research, and deliver sound recommendations
• Ability to manage and lead oerational analysis
• Communicating effectively and in writing
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Public Administration, Finance, or Business field
• Six (6) years of professional level administrative experience in business/ finance analysis must include all the following:
• Conducting budget reviews and report cost plans to upper management
• Conducting continuous assessments of existing business, financial, and administrative operations
• Managing and supporting all contract administration and maintenance
• Overseeing accounting, monitoring the financial data, and recommending solutions to improve profitability
• Three (3) years supervisory or project management experience which included business/ finance support
• High school diploma or GED plus ten (10) years of the required experience including three (3) years of supervisory/ project management responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements
• Associate degree in any field plus eight (8) years of the required experience including three (3) years of supervisory/ project management responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a non-specified field plus eight (8) years of the required experience including three (3) years of supervisory/project management responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements
• Master's degree (or higher) in a specified field plus four (4) years of the required experience including three (3) years of supervisory/project management responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements

Benefits

• Growth opportunities

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