NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Recreation Strategic Advisor 1
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$51.88/hr - $77.82/hr
2+ years expNEOGOV is a leader in providing innovative services and programs to enhance public spaces. The Recreation Strategic Advisor 1 will support the Recreation Division by focusing on performance management, budget development, and strategic analysis to ensure successful operations and enhance community engagement.
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Responsibilities
Collect and analyze data and develop compelling recommendations
Develop, track, measure and manage data to demonstrate achievement of Divisional / Departmental goals and objectives
Create policies and protocols to improve Divisional performance
Serve as the Divisions liaison to Departmental partners to include HR, Communications, Accounting, etc
Lead Divisional efforts on high level initiatives
Working with the performance management work group to establish a system to track, monitor, assess, and report on the division's performance measures
Coordinating quarterly data collection, analysis, and reporting processes for dozens of programs, with an eye toward data quality and timeliness
Leading workshops, division-wide communication, and other efforts geared toward building the capacity of staff to mobilize performance data for program improvement
Assisting the Strategic Advisor 2 in developing, submitting, and monitoring the Division's annual operating budget
Analyzing data and problem-solving for the Division's monthly budget monitoring
Developing and leading training for staff related to budget and financial management
Assisting with division grant-making and receiving processes
Supporting the budget process through planning, analysis, and data-preparation
Serving as a liaison between line staff and the Finance and Accounting teams, helping to translate and navigate on complex issues
Providing research, analysis, input, and recommendations on financial and policy issues for the Division as a member of the senior management team
Promoting equitable policy development through use of the Racial Equity Toolkit, collaboration with the department's Equity and Engagement Strategic Advisor, and more
Communicating to internal and external audiences about financial management, policy decisions, and program and procedural direction
Participating in (and sometimes coordinating or facilitating) cross-functional, departmental or jurisdictional teams
Representing the Recreation Division in discussions with community groups, labor unions, DPR's Budget office, the City Budget Office, and Council Central Staff
Qualification
Required
The equivalent of a Bachelor's degree in public administration, business management, recreation management or related field (or a combination of education, training and/or experience that provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class)
Two years of experience in business management, operations, and/or recreation, including progressively responsible experience for monitoring performance measures and budgets
Strong computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility required
Preferred
Five or more years of experience in parks and recreation or a closely related field
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with staff of all levels in an organization
Experience developing data-informed recommendations for senior management on policy options and program direction
Strong project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to achieve results
Two years of experience with staff training or group facilitation
Significant experience with performance management efforts, including developing and tracking performance measures, and engaging staff in understanding performance reporting
A demonstrated ability to create and use Excel for data analysis (including pivot tables), and proficiency with data visualization software (Excel, Tableau, PowerBI)
Strong commitment to equity, and engagement with the Race and Social Justice Initiative or similar organizational effort toward undoing institutional racism
A track record of working positively with colleagues, the community, elected officials, partners, and diverse neighborhood and advocacy groups
Benefits
Vacation time
12 paid holidays
Sick leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
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