Management Analyst III

Management Analyst III

Salary : $79,192.88 - $131,987.44 Annually

Location : FAIRFAX (EJ28), VA

Job Type : FT Salary W BN

Job Number : 25-02066

Department : Fire & Rescue

Opening Date : 11 / 15 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 28 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade : S27

Posting Type : Open to General Public

Under general supervision of the Assistant Chief of the Office of the Fire Chief and the Fire Chief, coordinate strategic priorities and provide liaison between all bureaus, divisions of the Fire and Rescue Department and its 12 affiliated Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) organizations. Manages the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program. Reports directly to the Assistant Chief of the Office of the Fire Chief on strategic matters and matters impacting volunteers. Day-to-day supervision of the Management Analyst II.

Note : The assigned functional areas of this position are Policy Development, Project Management, Volunteer Coordination, and Program Management.

Illustrative Duties

Independently designs, develops, and coordinates ongoing department programs and special projects;

Performs a wide range of professional-level management work for more than one broad administrative function including complex analysis and diverse project management in a lead capacity;

Coordinates and manages the work of administrative, para-professional, and / or professional-level staff in the day-to-day activities of selected projects. Plans, organizes, and coordinates changes to the policies, procedures, or processes related to multiple administrative functions (financial, procurement, budget, human resources, contract or grants administration, information technology systems, etc.);

Plans and conducts or oversees studies or research activities to ensure program quality, determine unmet needs or ensure efficacy of existing programs;

Provides guidance, recommendations, and advice to departmental managers;

Serves on committees, task forces, and management teams to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of existing management / administrative systems;

Writes, edits, and finalizes reports and presentations and presents findings and recommendations to department senior managers.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of mission, goals, and objectives of the organizational unit, program, or activities to which incumbent is assigned;

Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques relating to the functional area 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 possible solutions for solving business problems;

Ability to evaluate proposals and solutions in terms of benefits, costs, and overall impact on the project, program, or organization;

Ability to make oral presentations to department management, other departments, or the public;

Ability to write detailed, accurate reports, grants, or solicitations for pertinent areas of administration;

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 supervise and train staff;

Ability to lead assigned employees, including delegating and reviewing work assignments, providing coaching and guidance, monitoring and evaluating performance, and supporting training and development planning.

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, four years of professional work experience within the functional area.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Strong project management skills.

Experience managing a portfolio of multiple project teams.

Experience with local government, with specific public safety experience.

Experience with fire service-based volunteer programs.

Experience presenting analyses and updates to senior leadership and policy makers.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED :

Driver's license (required)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check, sanctions screening, and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Fully participate as a civilian member of an emergency response organization. Able to lift 25 pounds. Able to operate computer and electronic equipment. Position frequently communicates and must be able to exchange accurate information with others verbally (in person or telephone) and in writing. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE :

Panel interview; may include 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. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov . EEO / AA / TTY.