Management Analyst

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Arlington County Sheriff's Office is seeking a detail-oriented Management Analyst to provide executive-level administrative, analytical, and program management support to advance departmental priorities, manage data and reporting, administer contracts and grants, monitor compliance, and improve operational efficiency. This Management Analyst plays an important role in centralizing departmental data, supporting strategic and operational decision-making, contract and grant development and administration, compliance monitoring, and improving organizational efficiency and effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Statistics, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field.

Experience: Considerable experience in program administration and/or management which included a combination of tasks such as performing executive-level administrative duties, data reporting and analysis, contract and grant administration, compliance monitoring, and/or budget support.

Substitution(s): Additional qualifying experience directly related to the duties of the position may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis, as determined by the appointing authority.

Desirable Qualifications: Preference may be given to applicants with experience in one or more of the following:

- Working in local government, public safety, corrections, nonprofit organizations, or other similarly regulated environments;
- Analyzing statistical data, identifying trends, measuring performance, and developing actionable recommendations, including knowledge of strategic planning and operational analytics;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience developing dashboards and data visualizations using Power BI or comparable business intelligence tools;
- Grant writing, grant administration, including related reporting and compliance activities; and
- Drafting, reviewing, coordinating, or managing contracts, agreements, procurement documents, or related contractual requirements.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check: A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It will include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You will be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information. Candidates must successfully complete a character background investigation (which includes a polygraph examination), and a drug screening. The background investigation is conducted by the Sheriff’s Office.

Driver's License: The selected candidate must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver’s license, and must provide or authorize Arlington County to obtain a copy of official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon favorable review of the applicant’s driving record. Alternatively, the applicant must have the ability and willingness to use alternative methods of transportation to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at locations other than the primary worksite.

Resume Requirement: A complete application includes a resume. Please attach your resume to the application and verify that the details of your application provide further evidence of your experience and qualifications as displayed on your resume.

Please complete each section of the application including the supplemental questions. Your responses to the supplemental questions are required because they provide us with specific information necessary to evaluate your qualifications for this position. These responses are considered part of the selection process. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please do not write "see resume" as a response to the questions. In accordance with § 19.2-392.15, applicants are not required to provide information regarding sealed arrests, charges, or convictions in response to any questions or inquiries during the hiring process.

Additional Information

Work hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The official title for this position is Management Analyst (NB).

This position is eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan.

For more information on Arlington County’s generous benefits and retirement plan, click here .

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