Management Analyst II

Job Announcement

The Public Assistance and Employment Services (PAES) division is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented management analyst to provide data, systems, and communications support for Employment Services programs and initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to workforce development efforts that directly support community needs and economic goals. To learn more about Fairfax County Employment services, visit our webpage here.

Under general supervision of a manager, the management analyst will :

• Oversees and supports multiple projects, providing analytical and systems support to Employment Services programs.
• Develops and maintains consistent communication standards for program outreach materials, collaborating with the Department of Family Services communications liaison.
• Maintains, analyzes, and evaluates Employment Services program delivery, proactively identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to enhance service delivery.
• Manages social media communications and community outreach, ensuring accurate and timely dissemination of information about programs to the public and partner organizations.
• Prepares comprehensive narrative and statistical reports documenting findings, progress, outcomes, and recommendations to align with department strategic goals.
• Provides logistical and administrative support to the Employment Services team, including resource management, equipment procurement, and onboarding coordination.
• Represents the department at job fairs and community events, which may require occasional evening and weekend hours.
• Performs additional duties in line with department priorities and objectives.

This position may require occasional local travel and participation in community events, including evening and weekend hours as needed. Work location may vary depending on department priorities. This position is eligible for partial telework after the first 30 days, in accordance with Department of Family Services policy.

Note : The assigned functional areas of the position are Project Management, Human Services Delivery, Data Analysis and Reporting, Communications.

Illustrative Duties

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

Knowledge of the mission, goals and objectives of the organizational unit, program or activities to which incumbent is assigned; Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques governing management, organization, operations and programmatic services; Ability to identify and describe a range of possible solutions for solving business problems; Ability to apply research methods to design studies and assessments, and statistical analysis techniques to identify patterns and trends in data; Ability to use word processing and presentation software to prepare documents, and to use spreadsheet and statistical analysis software packages to store, manipulate, analyze and present data; Ability to train, lead, and / or supervise paraprofessional staff.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

Knowledge of the mission, goals and objectives of the organizational unit, program or activities to which incumbent is assigned; Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques relating to various functional areas of business operation (e.g., personnel, budgeting and financial management, contract administration and management); Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques governing management, organization, operations and programmatic services; Ability to identify and describe a range of possible solutions for solving business problems; Ability to apply research methods to design studies and assessments, and statistical analysis techniques to identify patterns and trends in data; Ability to use word processing and presentation software to prepare documents, and to use spreadsheet and statistical analysis software packages to store, manipulate, analyze and present data; Ability to train, lead, and / or supervise paraprofessional staff.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following : Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in field related to the assigned functional area; plus two years of professional work experience within the functional area. CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED : None. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a Child Protective Services Registry check to the satisfaction of the employer. This position is emergency / essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and / or other emergencies.) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE : Panel Interview and may include a practical exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian / Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others). We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and / or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO / AA / TTY. #LI-RS1

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