Management Analyst

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Why It's a Great Opportunity:

In the Parks and Recreation Department Business Operations Division, we believe in supporting one another, sharing knowledge, and giving our best to support the department in its work to serve our community.

We are a team that values collaboration, kindness, and excellence.

As a Management Analyst, you will play a crucial role in data analytics, reporting, budget building, policies and procedures, and performance measures for the Parks Department.

In this position, you will be a trusted resource for Workday business processes, work tags, budget information, data, and the connection between performance measures and strategic planning.

If you are a data nerd who loves Excel and helping teams thrive with data-informed decision-making, we would love to hear from you.

Why It's a Great Department:

Pierce County Parks and Recreation manages more than 5,200 acres of parks, trails, and open space, ranging from community hubs to natural areas. We deliver diverse recreation programs and maintain the infrastructure that supports both active play and quiet connection with nature.

Our department is made up of four divisions: Park and Recreation Operations, Business Operations, Volunteer and Resource Development, and Park Stewardship and Infrastructure Delivery, working together to serve one of the most dynamic and fast-growing regions in Washington.

Guided by our mission to create livable communities, we provide opportunities for people to connect with nature, learn about sustainability, live healthy lives, and experience inclusive, thriving public spaces.

Joining Pierce County Parks means being part of a forward-thinking team that values collaboration, innovation, and community impact, where your work truly makes a difference every day.

Learn more about the Pierce County Parks and Recreation Department

How to be Successful in the Role:

Bring in your experience and knowledge of data analytics, organization, continuous quality improvement, your commitment to excellence, and a customer service approach, and you will be successful in this role.

We are looking for someone who can support data-driven decision-making for the Department. Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Your Future in this Role:

This is a great role with varied activities related to business processes supporting the department in providing recreational resources to everyone who lives or works in Pierce County.

Pierce County offers professional development through robust online learning and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success.

Core Daily Responsibilities:

• Research and analyze department/division operations and activities including special projects and studies and associated budgets. Identify proposed plan and carry out analytic projects.
• Produce complex spreadsheets, models, forecasts and cost calculations and develop and prepare written reports regarding research, findings, and recommendations. Prepare materials for presentations.
• Assist management in formulating and implementing strategic plans, initiatives, departmental policies, goals, objectives, and performance standards.
• Assure that policies, procedures, and methods are consistently applied and as necessary assist in development/updates to policies and procedures.
• Serve as liaison between Division and Business and Financial Operations and provide technical assistance (or guidance) to Division staff regarding policies and processes.
• Participate in preparation and monitoring of the annual and operating budgets, grant proposals and contracts.
• Compile statistics and prepare reports for management regarding budget and expenditures.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.

Qualifications

• An equivalent combination of experience and education that clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute for the recruiting requirements on a year for year basis
• Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, accounting or a closely related field
• Two years of performing business operations analysis, research, and studies
• Please attach a cover letter with your application. Failure to attach this will result in an incomplete application

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with process improvement principles, including LEAN Six Sigma
• Experience with systems and software, including Power BI, Tableau, Workday, Power Query, and SharePoint

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Additional Information

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.gov/jobs.
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process, or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed.

Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration.

Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date.

Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step.

We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career.

We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision.

Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?