Staff Analyst (External Affairs)

$70,226 - $87,610/Yr

City of Houston - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Staff Analyst (External Affairs) position at the City of Houston involves supporting the Office of Business Opportunity in promoting economic growth and equity within the community. The role focuses on administrative and analytical tasks that aid in the development and execution of programs aimed at enhancing opportunities for small and historically underutilized businesses. The analyst will engage in research, prepare communications, and represent the department in various settings, contributing to the overall mission of fostering an inclusive economic environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, edits, and revises correspondence for the department or division; develops, edits, and updates procedural manuals.
• Strategizes, initiates, and executes programs and services to address the immediate and long-term requirements of one or more city departments.
• Drafts speeches and remarks for the department or division leader; assists with news releases and public relations as needed.
• Addresses inquiries from the press, officials, clients, and the public regarding sensitive departmental issues.
• Supports the department or division by providing analyses, evaluations, recommendations, and information related to reviewed activities and programs.
• Represents the department or division head at meetings and conferences with public and private entities, serving as a liaison on issues involving other departments.
• Conducts research, analysis, and reviews of new vendors, equipment, services, and regulations.
• Engages in special projects as directed by the department or division head.
• May oversee financial operations within the division or department, including budget planning, integration, oversight, project cost analysis, expenditure control, and accounting processes.
• May manage the planning, research, presentation, promotion, and evaluation of special initiatives such as grants.
• Handles highly confidential information.
• Performs other duties/special projects as needed and other position-related duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Three years of professional administrative, financial, or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with executive level roles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to adapt well to changes.

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Comprehensive benefit options
• Generous leave programs