Public Management Analyst

Our 600 state and local government professionals serve more than 1,700 local, county, and state government agencies. The public sector has been a primary focus for us for more than 40 years. We understand the legislative changes, funding challenges, compliance responsibilities, and risk management duties that impact our state and local government clients. We work together as a team to provide stellar administrative and accounting services to these agencies and their customers.

We’re hiring a Public Management Analyst to serve out of Colorado Springs within our Denver-based Public Management Services practice for special districts along the Front Range. The Public Management Analyst is a public administrator who works in an assistant capacity to an Assistant Public Manager/Public Manager/Principal in providing services, including day-to-day operations of special and metropolitan districts, municipalities, public administration, public policy, and statutory compliance. 

Work Activities & Accountabilities: The below functions reflect the general details of the essential work activities and accountabilities of this position and are not all-inclusive. Other activities may be assigned.

• Public Administration: client serving and client facing member on engagement team(s) serving metropolitan districts and local entities to provide day-to-day operational services. Completes projects as assigned, assists in preparing board packets and communications, helps to track documents and direct vendor relationships. Developing) knowledge of state statutes governing local governments and CRS Title 32 special and metropolitan districts, governmental budgets, public records, public hearings, public notices, governmental purchasing practices, policy formation, and tax structure. Manages small public infrastructure planning, financing, construction and maintenance alternatives.
• Special District Compliance: Develop understanding of statutory compliance issues pertaining to special districts and municipalities, required filings with DOLA and other agencies. Leads management team with completing small statutory compliance matters and tracking the calendar for same. Develop knowledge of state statutes.
• Client Service: Responsible for providing superior client service in a support role to the management team. Conducting site visits as directed by management team. Coordinating client facility reservations/use.
• Skills and Attributes: Ability to work with many managers and clients. Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as organizational skills. Ability to effectively work within a team environment.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• BS/BA degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field required, or Associate's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field plus two years of experience in a related field, or 4+ years of related experience acceptable in lieu of Bachelor's Degree.
• 1 year of experience in city or county management, public works, land development or related field(s) required.
• Ability to travel to client sites in Denver metro area as needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft (MS) Windows and Office products.
• Ability to work with many managers and clients and multitask.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively work within a team environment.

Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
 
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Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.

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