Policy & Performance Analyst - Santa Monica, United States - City of Santa Monica

City of Santa Monica
City of Santa Monica
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Santa Monica, United States

2 weeks ago

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Job Summary:


This position is ideal for someone with interest and experience in affordable housing program implementation, federal and local level policy analysis, and systems change.

The Policy and Performance Analyst will have the opportunity to work with program participants, public officials, and community partners and members to support the City's affordable housing initiatives.

The Policy and Performance Analyst is expected to contribute to a diverse range of projects for the division, as well as lead specific projects, including (but not limited to) Researching and evaluating various municipal affordable housing policies and programs to establish benchmarks, best practices, and recommendations for City implementation; Coordinating, analyzing ,and monitoring affordable housing programs to ensure compliance with Federal, County, and City regulations, goals, and objectives; Establishing methodologies and metrics for measuring outcomes and success for the City's portfolio of affordable housing efforts; Implementation of federal and local level affordable housing initiatives Developing processes and procedures for improved program administration and coordination between all stakeholders; Preparing a wide variety of technical operational, and financial reports.

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Representative Duties:
Note:
Duties may vary dependent upon assignment.
Coordinates program analysis and policy-development for department or division operations. Consults with internal and external experts and stakeholders in the development and implementation of programs and policy development projects.

  • Interprets, evaluates and applies policies, procedures and regulations. May revise, modify or develop policies and procedures to improve efficiencies or respond to community needs. Keeps abreast of charges in relevant regulations and laws in area of responsibility.
  • Researches and evaluates operational programs and initiatives for a department or division; conducts detailed statistical studies and completes reports as necessary. Makes recommendations regarding program, project and policy efficiencies and financially viable courses of action supporting the fiscal goals of a City department or division.
  • Conducts quantitative and qualitative analyses, establishes metrics and prepares reports with recommendations for courses of action to improve servicelevel delivery.
  • Facilitates studies and efficiency evaluations related to the operation and delivery of City services within a department or division. Evaluates interdepartmental programs and processes that would improve servicelevel delivery and information available to the public.
  • Evaluates operating costs for efficiencies related to programs in an operating department.
  • Provides analytical data for the development of both outwardfacing and internal written, web, and socialmediabased materials.
  • Prepares recommendations for managers and department directors. Prepares written reports and delivers oral presentations to boards, commissions, City Council, and City leadership.
  • Trains, supervises, assigns and evaluates the work of clerical support, as assigned.
Performs other related duties, as assigned.


Requirements:


Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

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Knowledge of:


  • Principles and practices of public administration.
  • Quantitative and management analysis techniques.
  • Research techniques.
  • Report writing.
  • Principles of program planning, monitoring, implementation and evaluation.
  • Applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
  • Budget preparation and administration.
  • Basic principles of staff supervision and training.
  • Effective leadership, management, and coordination techniques.
  • Effective customer service techniques.
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Ability to:


  • Supervise and train staff.
  • Analyze and solve administrative problems.
  • Research and interpret complex technical information.
  • Read and comprehend financial information.
  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Act as a resource for departmental concerns.
  • Keep abreast of current developments in area(s) of specialty.
  • Maintain accurate records.
  • Prepare and present effective presentations.
  • Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City employees, various businesses and agencies, and the general public.
  • Provide effective customer service.
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Skill in:

  • Effective written and verbal communications.
  • Working effectively with persons from diverse social, cultural and economic backgrounds.
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Education, Training and Experience:


  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in public administration, business administration, public policy, urban planning, or a closely related field.
  • Two years of recent, paid work experience in the public sector performing analytical research, statistical or financial analysis and preparing reports related to research findings.
  • Successful completion of one
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