NEOGOV · 2 days ago
Senior Project Analyst
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $140K/yr
4+ years expHarris County is seeking a mission- and data-driven, service-oriented leader for the Senior Project Analyst position within the Office of County Administration (OCA). This role involves supporting the execution of high-priority projects, aligning departmental work with the Harris County Strategic Plan, and leading multidisciplinary teams to achieve key objectives.
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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
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
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Wellness Plan
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
One (1) floating holiday per year
Paid Parental Leave*
Sick Leave
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Professional learning & development opportunities
Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
Flexible work schedule*
METRO RideSponsor Program*
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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