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Harris County · 1 day ago

Senior Project Analyst

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$125K/yr - $140K/yr

Harris County seeks a mission- and data-driven, service-oriented leader who will help drive OCA’s success and support efforts to achieve Commissioners Court’s priorities. The Senior Project Analyst is responsible for leading or supporting high-priority projects within the Office of County Administration, collaborating with various stakeholders to implement the Strategic Plan in Action and improve governance systems.

Government Administration

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Supports the successful execution of OCA projects, including select projects undertaken by any of OCA’s divisions (Technical Assistance & Performance, Research & Analysis, Grants & Performance, Sustainability, Communications, and Operations). Lead the execution, rollout, and improvement of other critical initiatives as needed

Supports the County’s efforts to implement and regularly update the five-year Harris County Strategic Plan. Drives OCA’s work with County departments and Commissioners Court offices (primarily through Department Progress Meetings and Goal Area Committee meetings) to align departments’ work with the Strategic Plan

Ensures regular communication with OCA leadership Commissioners Court staff, and OCA Division Directors as applicable on project progress and to provide and gather feedback on an ongoing basis

Leads ad hoc multidisciplinary teams as needed to deliver on Commissioners Court’s priorities

Works with the Technical Assistance and Performance team to track departments’ progress vis-à-vis the Harris County Strategic Plan. Attends and facilitates select Department Progress Meetings and Goal Area Committee meetings

Qualification

Change ManagementPerformance TrackingProject ManagementPublic Policy KnowledgeTeam LeadershipCustomer ServiceProcess ImprovementMicrosoft OfficeCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingEmotional Intelligence

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

One (1) year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education

Experience leading and driving meaningful improvements or launching new projects and programs, tracking performance of those improvements and new initiatives, adjusting based on changes and feedback, reporting results, and addressing roadblocks

Demonstrated track record of managing complex projects and solving difficult problems involving various levels and teams within an organization

Demonstrated commitment to and track record of advancing equity, justice, diversity, and opportunity in operations and public policy design

Advanced knowledge of or ability to learn quickly about public policy, Texas county government operations, laws, statutes, functions, programs, and best practices for county operations

Knowledge of change management, project management, and team building principles

Ability to execute tasks in an effective and timely manner and prioritize assignments to meet directives while managing workload levels

Ability to establish positive relationships, maintain the highest standard of professional and personal ethics and behavior, and accept and provide supervision

Ability to drive organizational culture and build/manage high-performing teams

Ability to provide counsel to, interface with, and obtain feedback from a diverse range of stakeholders, including at the leadership level (elected and appointed officials)

Ability to continuously learn about all County operations and Commissioners Court's priorities to help ensure OCA is providing the appropriate service support to other County departments and offices

Ability to manage and motivate a team with expertise in relevant areas, including, but not limited to, project management, problem solving, customer service, process improvement, and performance management

Ability to work amidst ambiguity with a high level of emotional intelligence, curiosity, integrity, ethics, and transparency

Ability to manage projects flexibly based on changing context, needs, information, and priorities

Highly skilled in oral and written communication, with excellent ability to review and edit memos, policy documents, process flows, reports, and other documents

Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and project management applications

Preferred

At least one (1) year of experience managing multiple direct reports

Graduate degree in Public Policy/Administration, Law, Organizational Psychology, Organizational Design, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or related field

Background in project management, process improvement, strategic planning, and/or innovation

Benefits

Plus, benefits

Company

Harris County

Harris County focuses on transportation, public health, housing, justice and safety, the environment, and other issues.

Founded in 1836

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.harriscountytx.gov/

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