SENIOR EXECUTIVE ANALYST 0784
An employee in this class performs complex fiscal and programmatic
analyses for the Suffolk County Executive, usually exercising supervision over
Executive Analysts as studies are undertaken involving policy analysis, program
evaluation and comparative cost analysis, combined with analysis of current
management policies, procedures and operations. Work is broader in scope and more complex than that assigned to
Executive Analysts, and is reviewed through conferences and discussion or
reports. Work is multi-disciplinary in
nature, with a County-wide scope. The
incumbent is expected to exercise independent judgment and initiative in
carrying out assignments. Does related
work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Supervises analyses of
the fiscal and programmatic effects of County-wide departmental operating and
capital budget requests and prepares recommendations for consideration by the
County Executive;
Researches, analyzes and
prepares reports to the Executive in such areas as organizational structures,
cost efficiency and effectiveness, department reorganization impacts, labor
agreement proposals, and changes in state funding formulas;
Collects
and analyzes data relative to the performance of government programs and
operations;
Identifies legal,
programmatic and management objectives;
Supervises and
participates in studies of departments and operations for the purpose of
determining needed modifications and improvements in organizational structure,
program design and administrative procedures;
Analyzes the
effectiveness and efficiency of operations, presents possible alternatives, and
assists in the implementation of changes;
Recommends new methods, changes in policy, operations and procedures, and other improvements to increase personnel and cost efficiency;
Prepares reports that
evaluate departmental improvements, and assists managers in measuring the
effects of policy and procedure changes.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of
public administration, public finance and budgeting; thorough knowledge of the
principles of cost-benefit analysis; good knowledge of program evaluation and
methods; good knowledge of the principles and practices of managerial systems
analysis; working knowledge of federal and state grant programs; ability to
supervise studies of government operations and to perform fiscal research;
ability to assess the fiscal implications of complex legislation; ability to
provide supervision in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale;
ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN COMPETITIVE
(a)
Graduation from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university
with a Master's Degree and three (3) years of experience in the analysis of
programs, research, management, finance, personnel, policy, and/or budgeting,
two (2) years of which must have been in the public sector or government; or,
(b) Graduation from a New
York State or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's
Degree and five (5) years of experience in the analysis of programs,
management, finance, personnel, policy, and/or budgeting, three (3) years of
which must have been in the public sector or government; or,
(c) An equivalent
combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and
(b).
PROMOTIONAL
One (1) year of permanent competitive status as
an Executive Analyst.
12/18/03
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive