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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES Management Analyst III in AUSTIN, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionThe DFPS Management Consulting Group assists agency leadership in improving the efficiency, effectiveness, and outcomes of their operations and programs to support the agencyand#146;s mission. Our team of highly skilled and experienced consultants provide professional advice and expertise to DFPS programs and support divisions.The Management and Project Consultant performs advanced (senior-level) professional administrative and policy analysis work. Work involves coordinating and implementing organizational studies and evaluations, reviewing systems and procedures, coordinating work simplification studies, and reviewing operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. May supervise the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.Coordinates, plans, and directs organizational studies of work problems.and#149; Coordinate agency projects, including (but not limited to) program operational reviews, management studies, and process improvement.and#149; Assist project lead with planning efforts that impact DFPS that may include the agencyand#146;s five-year strategic plan, and any other DFPS program area requesting assistance with planning.and#149; Assumes lead role to plan evaluation projects involving a single business unit within the organization.and#149; Prepare clear, concise reports with recommendations to inform leadership decisions.Advises management on agency studies by identifying priorities and defining study scope, purpose, objectives, time frames, and resource requirements.and#149; Through appropriate research, prepare project charter to establish the scope of projects requested by the business unit including the goals, objectives, and desired outcomes.and#149; Consults with the business unit to advise on the direction, updates, and challenges of the project.Designs, evaluates, recommends, and approves changes to forms and reports.and#149; Evaluate internal operations to design and recommend changes for improving the workflow process, including developing forms to assign, track and report on projects.and#149; Design report templates that ensure readability and flow for the desired audience, including program and executive level staff.Reviews and evaluates new or improved business and management practices for application to agency programs or operations.and#149; Review and evaluate agency business practices to identify opportunities more efficient and effective operations.Reviews and evaluates recommendations for improvement and corrective action to standardize or improve organizational systems.and#149; Ensure that recommendations are addressed in an action plan that willsubsequently become part of the DFPS business planning process.and#149; Review and evaluate corrective actions to determine if the actions have led to increased efficiency and effectivenessDevelops solutions to organizational issues and concerns, develops organizational change strategies and plans, and/or conducts training for their implementation.and#149; Research innovations, best practices, emerging trends and draft solutions to organizational issues when conducting a review.and#149; Work with operational or program staff to identify and develop opportunities for business process improvement.Interprets historical, current, and projected data to identify problems, causes, a https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=589253 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.