Management Analyst Senior

The City of Chandler Police Department, Planning and Research Section, is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as the Management Analyst Senior.  This position administers assigned administrative systems and programs, with a primary focus on grant management and compliance, while performing advance data evaluation and strategic assessment. Serves as the primary contact for grant application submittals and reporting to federal, state, and local agencies regarding grants and will maintain a central repository/tracking function for grants. Monitors grant budget activity, expenditures, encumbrances, and overtime trends to ensure accuracy and correcting as necessary to include journal entries, budget transfer requests and prior payroll adjustments. The incumbent will also analyze complex data to support decision making, informing stakeholders through clear reporting and communication. Supporting special projects and initiatives through ongoing analysis and coordination as assigned. This is a regular full-time, exempt position with benefits.  The anticipated work schedule for this position may be 5x8, 9x80 or 4x10, depending on employee’s preference.

Why work for Chandler?

• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 122 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays per year, plus Winter Break at the end of the year
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation upon employee contribution
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership

Who we are

The City of Chandler Police Department, consisting of 348 sworn officers and 192 civilians, serves a growing population of approximately 290,000 residents.  The organization is divided into three main divisions, one bureau, and many sections/units.   The Patrol Operations Division three precincts, 1) Main Station - Downtown & North Chandler, 2) Desert Breeze - West Chandler, and 3) Chandler Heights - South Chandler, work in concert with the Criminal Investigations Bureau, Operational Support Bureau, and Professional Services Division to meet the needs of the community.  The members of the Chandler Police Department are dedicated to the advancement of community policing and the development of a partnership with our citizens.  Our mission is, “To maintain a safe, vibrant community through meaningful engagement and continuous organizational improvement.”  We are committed to being a world-class leader in law enforcement.  We will pursue and engage the best trained, equipped, and committed professionals who demonstrate the highest standards of performance and best policing practices in partnership with the community.

Who we are looking for

Our ideal candidate will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment; and is competently able to do the following when assigned to the Chandler Police Department:

• Administers assigned administrative systems and grant programs, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, timelines, and allowable costs.
• Evaluates financial and operational data to support budgeting, grant management, and decision making.
• Develops complex data, financial, capital improvement projects, and budget analysis reporting and provides recommendations.
• Coordinates intergovernmental agreements and Memorandums of Understanding.
• Prepares presentations and publications.
• Administers forfeiture funds including reporting compliance.
• Conducts and responds to surveys.

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Minimum qualifications

• Must possess a bachelor's degree in accounting finance public administration business administration or related field; and
• Must possess at least 4-years of work experience in municipal accounting, finance, budgeting and/or project/ program management, or research and analysis in various areas such as budget, grants, capital improvement programs, staffing and deployment analysis; and
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities can be substituted for the requirements listed above.

Supervision

Work is performed under the supervision of a civilian supervisor or manager.  This position does not supervise others.

Application Process

• NeoGov Application
• Oral Board Interview
• Background Interview
• Interview with Chief of Police

This is a regular, full-time, exempt position with full benefits.  A register of qualified candidates will be active for 6 months should another position become available.  

The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.  An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results.  All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol.   These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207.  The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy.  Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.   A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity.  The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.