Texas Department of Family and Protective Services · 13 hours ago
Management Analyst IV
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$5,797.66/mo - $9,508.25/moThe Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) works to build on strengths of families and communities to keep children and vulnerable adults safe. They are seeking a Senior Management Consultant to perform advanced professional administrative and policy analysis work, contributing to high-impact projects that improve agency operations.
Individual & Family Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned
Oversees, plans, and directs organizational studies of work problems
Oversees all planning efforts that impact DFPS, including the agency’s five-year strategic plan and any DFPS program area requesting assistance with their strategic or business plan
Oversees and implements organizational studies and evaluations, evaluates agency systems and procedures, process improvement and streamlining studies, and evaluates procedural manuals to assist agency programs in operating more efficiently and effectively
Develops new or modifies existing administrative program policies, procedures, goals, and objectives
Develops and implements evaluation plans; identifies priorities, defines the purpose and scope of study, and ensures clear articulation within these plans of the evaluation subject and program
Develops solutions to organizational issues and concerns, develops organizational change strategies and plans, and/or conducts training for their implementation
Facilitates goal-setting meetings with DFPS senior leadership and ensures that DFPS leadership prioritizes recommended changes to its operations as part of its planning processes
Reviews project plans, identifies objectives and goals to support agency program strategies, identifies resources needed, and evaluates project effectiveness
Develops innovative solutions to organizational issues and concerns and devises logical organizational change strategies
Interprets historical, current, and projected data to identify problems, causes, and areas for which procedural or system changes are indicated
Directs review of historical quantitative and qualitative data to identify patterns or trends when conducting organizational and program reviews
Researches new, enhanced and redesigned business and management practices, technology innovations, and emerging trends in the fields of work carried out by DFPS to identify and develop opportunities for business process improvement
Evaluates industry developments and makes recommendations for possible agency application
Research, survey, and/or interview other states to identify policies, procedures, and practices that may support more efficient and effective operations for DFPS and make recommendations the agency can possibly implement
May supervise the work of others
Directs the work of other team members when leading projects, may include assigning data to analyze, participating in subject matter expert interviews, and summarizing meetings, focus groups, or interviews
Works under limited supervision, with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement
Performs related work as assigned
May regularly represent the team and DFPS at meetings and conferences and performs other related work as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university. Work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis
Experience interpreting, researching, and analyzing complex problems
Excellent written communications as demonstrated by detail and completeness of information provided on the state application
Preferred
Experience with health and human services policies and procedures
Benefits
100% paid health insurance for you, and 50% paid for eligible family members—saving you hundreds every month in out-of-pocket medical costs
Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service, plus options to save even more with 401(k) and 457 plans
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave so you can recharge and take care of life outside work (that’s time off you’re actually paid for)
Optional dental, vision, and life insurance —at rates much lower than most private plans
Flexible spending accounts for added tax savings on health and dependent care
Employee discounts on things like gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment
You also might qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, which could help you pay off federal student loans faster.
Company
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is in charge of guarding those who are not guarded, such as children and the elderly.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Prarthana Basireddy
Chief Technology Officer
Lisa Subia
Chief Financial Officer
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