Staff Analyst (External Affairs)

$70,226 - $87,610/Yr

Industrial Development Authority Of The City Of Houston Missouri - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

About the position

The Staff Analyst (External Affairs) position at the City of Houston's Office of Business Opportunity is responsible for supporting the department's mission to promote economic opportunity and eliminate barriers for small businesses and disenfranchised individuals. This role involves strategic planning, program execution, and providing analytical support to enhance the department's initiatives and compliance with civil rights regulations.

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

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account