Virginia Department of Social Services ยท 3 weeks ago
Administrative Analyst
Virginia Department of Social Services is seeking an Administrative Analyst responsible for advanced analytical work in various administrative or technical areas. This role involves managing projects, analyzing issues, and providing guidance to staff while conducting special administrative projects.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Collects and analyzes data
Prepares reports and other informational materials
Analyzes issues that are related to a variety of program and administrative areas such as policy and procedures, fiscal and budget, office management, and contract and grant management
Performs project management by collecting, examining and presenting records and information for various projects
Develops directives, polices and procedures and conducts management and operational analysis
Manages projects and supervises staff assigned to the project; and
May act as a lead worker providing guidance to other analysts, technical and fiscal staff, and clerical and administrative staff
Qualification
Required
High School Graduate
Considerable knowledge of administrative management principles and practices including planning, organizing, personnel and fiscal management
Research methodology
Statistical and analytical techniques
Strategic planning, theory, and process
Working knowledge of applicable Local, State and Federal legislation
Public administration
Municipal functions and organizational concepts
Human behavior
Skills in operating a personal computer and the use of computer-driven word processing, spreadsheet, graphics and file maintenance programs
Demonstrated ability to gather and analyze data and formulate conclusions
Present statistical and technical data
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Participate in the resolution of general and complex social services issues
Plan, organize, supervise and direct work of others
Collect and analyze data and use it in short- and long-range planning
Establish effective working relationships with staff, other agencies and the community
Compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or compositional characteristics of data, people or things
Modify work procedures, methods, and processes to improve efficiency
Analyze and interpret funding availability, cost patterns, research findings, and operating results and forecasts
Bachelor's degree in public administration, political science, business or related field supplemented with progressive administrative experience in business or public policy management
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Company
Virginia Department of Social Services
VDSS is one of the largest Commonwealth agencies, partnering with 120 local departments of social services, along with faith-based and non-profit organizations, to promote the well-being of children and families statewide.