NEOGOV · 1 month ago
MANAGEMENT FELLOW 2026
City Manager's Office, KS
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$47K/yr - $47K/yrThe City of Wichita is offering the Bryce Mumford Management Fellowship, providing recent graduates a unique opportunity to work closely with the City Manager and Assistant City Manager. The role involves overseeing projects, attending meetings, and assisting in high-level research and budget development within the City Manager's Office.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assists the City Manager's Office in researching high-level current issues such as:
City of Wichita Operating Budget
City of Wichita Capital Improvement Plan
Cultural Arts Strategic Plan
Food and Beverage policy for city facilities such as Cow Town and Golf Courses
Violence Interrupters
Attends meetings on behalf of or in conjunction with management
Attends conferences and seminars that develop skill and knowledge
Participates in developing the City budget and Capital Improvement Program
Reviews, updates, and implements operations policies and procedures
Assists in employee conflict remediation, Accident Review Board, and other employee related issues
Reports directly to the City Manager and Assistant City Manager
Meets weekly with the City Manager and Assistant City Manager regarding assignment status and workload
These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned as needed
Qualification
Required
Applicants must have completed their coursework toward a Master of Public Administration degree (or a master's program in a related field)
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of sponsorship
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated leadership and a passion for public service
Commitment to the values and goals of the City of Wichita
Knowledge obtained from academic study and/or experience of the principles and practices of Public Management
Knowledge of the functions, practices and principles of information processing, analysis and management
Knowledge of the principles and practices of financial and management analysis
Ability to use a computer to access, interpret and record information, including developing spreadsheets, involving basic mathematical and statistical operations
Ability to work with the four functions of mathematics
Ability to research, analyze, summarize and report findings
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, representatives of other organizations, and the public
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to acquire and maintain a valid driver's license
An employee will not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace
Have limited local government management work experience
Be eligible to work in the United States
Complete the Fellowship application by the closing date
A cover letter stating interest and intent (submit online, in the attachments section)
A current resume including education, universities attended, degree awarded and completion dates (submit online, in the attachments section)
Scanned or an electronic copy of your undergraduate and graduate transcripts (submit online, in the attachments section)
Three references with daytime phone numbers and email addresses
Management Case Study Assessment will be required for ALL non-ICMA participants
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of a criminal record check
Benefits
Health/Dental Insurance
Paid attendance at Conferences and select trainings
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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