City of Detroit · 3 hours ago
Program Analyst IV
MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$85K/yr - $112K/yr
4+ years expThe City of Detroit is seeking a Program Analyst IV for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer - Office of Development and Grants division. This role involves analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of government programs and operations, conducting cost analyses, and advising on program policies and improvements.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Analyzes and evaluates, on a quantitative or qualitative basis, the effectiveness of program operations in meeting established goals and objectives
Develops cost analyses of projects or performs cost benefit or economic evaluations of current or projected programs
Independently conducts field surveys and carries out routine research in connection with budget, legislative or management studies and/or performs analysis of actual expenditures compared to the budget or public policy issues
Utilizes data collection and analysis techniques to evaluate individual programs; submits oral and written reports to management personnel for their consideration and decision-making
Receives from Departmental Financial Services financial and financial-related information to perform analysis of program effectiveness
Researches and investigates new or improved business and management practices for application to agency programs or operations
Advises on and works with the Department of Innovation and Technology regarding the potential benefits/uses of automation to improve the efficiency of administrative support or program operations
Analyzes new or proposed legislation or regulations to determine impact on program operations and management
Develops new or modified administrative program policies, regulations, goals, or objectives
Initiates and/or recommends that an audit be performed
Reviews audit and investigative reports to determine appropriate changes or corrective action required
Provides assistance to Federal, State, and local agency officials in developing proposals and in preparing program plans and project application documents
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major course of work in business administration, public administration, public policy, economics, finance, accounting, urban studies, information technology, or a closely related field
At least four (4) years of experience providing project management-related activities or a systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of grants, housing development or other financial/operational data
Demonstrate proficiency with integrated word processing and spreadsheet functions
Knowledge of the substantive nature of agency programs and activities; agency missions, policies, and objectives; management principles and processes; and the analytical and evaluative methods and techniques for assessing program development or execution and improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency
Understanding of basic budgetary and financial management principles and techniques as they relate to long range planning of programs and objectives
Skill in application of fact-finding and investigative techniques
Oral and written communications skills
Development of presentations and reports
Preferred
Previous experience with Grants
Benefits
Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
Sick Leave
Vacation
Holidays
Funeral leave
Family and Medical Leave
Jury duty
Military duty leave
Unpaid personal leave
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after: Completion of thirty (30) years of service; At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service. In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply); An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service; Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
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City of Detroit
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