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Harris County · 13 hours ago

Project Analyst

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$95K/yr - $105K/yr

3+ years exp

Harris County is seeking a mission- and data-driven Project Analyst to support the Office of County Administration in achieving the priorities reflected in the Harris County Strategic Plan. The role involves executing and managing high-priority projects, ensuring communication with stakeholders, and tracking progress aligned with strategic goals.

Government Administration

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Supports the successful execution of OCA projects, including selected projects undertaken by any of OCA’s divisions (Technical Assistance & Performance, Grants & Performance, Sustainability, Communications, and Operations). Leads 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

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

Qualification

Public policy knowledgeData-driven performance trackingProject managementProcess improvementStrategic planningCustomer serviceStakeholder engagementEthicsCuriosityOral communicationWritten communicationEmotional intelligenceTeam collaborationAdaptabilityIntegrity

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

At least three (3) years of work experience

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

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

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 supervision

Ability to provide guidance to, interface with, and obtain feedback from a diverse range of stakeholders

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

Commitment 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

Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office and project management applications

Preferred

At least two (2) years of experience working on complex projects, solving difficult problems involving various levels and teams within an organization, and/or tracking data-driven performance

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

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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