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Staff Analyst
City of Houston
Planning and Development
Location
Houston, Texas, 77002
Salary
$2,916 - $3,623.15
per week
Type
Full-Time
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April 21, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This Staff Analyst role in the City of Houston's Planning and Development Department involves researching policies, analyzing data, and creating recommendations to make city programs more effective, while supporting the executive team on various administrative tasks.
The job focuses on handling confidential information, preparing reports, and improving departmental processes to benefit the community.
It's a great fit for detail-oriented individuals with strong analytical skills who are passionate about public service and urban development.
Key Requirements
- Strong research and analytical skills to investigate complex issues and formulate recommendations
- Ability to compile, analyze, and interpret data for reports and special projects
- Experience handling highly confidential information with discretion
- Proficiency in preparing, editing, and revising policy and procedure documents
- Excellent communication skills for representing supervisors at meetings and responding to inquiries
- Capability to negotiate solutions for problems of simple to medium complexity
- Familiarity with administrative and management practices to develop improvement recommendations
Full Job Description
Applications Accepted From: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED Division: PD-Development Services
Reporting Location: 611 Walker, 6th Floor
Workdays & Hours: M-F, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.*
*Subject to change
Bring your passion for public service and improving the Houston community to our team as a Staff Analyst. The work we do has a lasting impact on the future of our city.
Houston is a place where the cost of living is more than 25% below the top 20 metro average, and with no state income tax, home ownership is very achievable.
As the fourth largest and most ethnically diversity city in the U.S., Houston has first-class access to medical care, recreation, food, festivals, sports, museums, and the performing arts.
ABOUT US
The City of Houston’s Planning & Development Department is a key player in the mayor’s efforts to improve public safety and infrastructure, enhance the quality of life, and maintain an efficient government that works for more than 2 million residents.
Much like Houston itself, we are a culturally diverse team that is committed to improving Houston’s built environment.
Our team draws and retains passionate, curious, life-long learners, and big picture thought leaders who make a difference every day by balancing the needs and interests of the community we serve.
We strive to operate as a customer-focused, goal-oriented, and efficient organization.
We treat ourselves, our partners, and our customers with respect while placing continuous learning at the center of our operations.
POSITION PROFILE:
The Planning & Development Department is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Analyst to support the Director’s office & Administrative Business Unit.
This role is responsible for conducting research, analyzing policies, evaluating data, and developing recommendations that improve the effectiveness and implementation of programs in the department.
The Staff Analyst will work closely with the executive team.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Investigates and makes recommendations for addressing issues of medium to high complexity and/or sensitivity.
- May be assigned management responsibilities on a limited basis for certain functions, units or programs.
- Compiles data, produces information and interprets results through conclusion or recommendation formulation. Develops reports, special documents or publications as assigned.
- Completes special projects assigned, working on a wide variety of financial, administrative, professional, management and community issues and problems of simple to medium complexity.
- Represents supervisor at meetings and functions to gather information.
- Handles highly confidential information.
- Prepares, edits and revises department policy and procedure manuals. Responds to correspondence, requests for information, etc. as assigned by supervisor.
- May participate in the development of management and administrative policies, procedures and master plans with both short and long-term objectives. Analyzes and reviews management practices and procedures and develops recommendations for improvement.
- Negotiates solutions for problems of simple to medium complexity as assigned by supervisor.
- Interprets administrative policies and oversees communication with departmental personnel regarding these policies.
- Participates in evaluation and design of workflow, processes, various operations systems, etc.
- Develops technological solutions and systems for continuous improvement programs and other appropriate applications.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Documentation & Communication: Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint.
- Analytical: Excel, Power BI
- Project Management: Gant Chart and similar tools
CORE COMPENTENCIES:
- Research
- Problem-solving
- Communication & Presentation
- Collaboration Across Departments
- Critical and strategic thinking
- Project coordination
- Documentation
WORKING CONDITIONS
The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.
There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.
This is a Planning and Development Department Position at the Tier III Level.
All duties and responsibilities may not be included in the above job description.
Requirements
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTSRequires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a field directly related to the type of work being performed.
Graduate degrees related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Three years of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed are required.
Professional experience related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Qualifications
CERTIFICATIONS: (Preferred) Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute Microsoft. MBA Degrees.
*Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**Additional Information
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED:The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. The department may administer a skill assessment.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: NoIf yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if candidate is promoted into this position, he/she must pass an assigned drug test.SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
Pay Grade: 26APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832.393.6049)
If you need special services or accommodations, call 832.393.6049. (TTY 7-1-1)
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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