Management Associate

Marketing Statement Are you an engaging go getter with a knack for optimizing processes and have a passion for creative storytelling? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, excel in problem-solving, thrive in dynamic environments and love crafting compelling content? If so, we want you on our team! At Metro, we're looking for an enthusiastic career professional to join our Business Operations department within Strategy Planning and Performance. This is your chance to: • Develop Your Skills: Work on diverse projects that challenge and grow your abilities in content creation, process improvement, data analysis, and project management. • Make an Impact: Play a key role in shaping our internal brand's voice, connecting with our audience through innovative communication strategies and enhancing operational efficiencies. • Collaborate and Learn: Be part of a supportive team where your ideas are valued, and mentorship is a cornerstone of our culture. • Grow Your Career: Take advantage of opportunities for professional development and career advancement in an agency that invests in your future. If you're ready to kickstart your career, make a difference, help streamline our operations and drive efficiency, apply today and become a part of our exciting journey! Position Description The Management Associate works under direct supervision, performs entry-level professional analytical and technical work to assist with the analysis, data management, research and policy development related to the operations and services of a department or unit; assists with the monitoring, assessing, and reporting on the business processes and activities, including measuring and analyzing indicators of performance, quality, quantity and efficiency. May perform a variety of entry-level professional work in coordinating a department-specific program and multiple administration functions, such as financial or budgetary analysis, procurement and contract administration, human resources management, information technology projects, department-specific administrative programs, or related functions and related work as required. Performs entry-level work; less complex and more narrowly defined scope; performs designated segments and not all phases of the program/project cycle. Principal Job Duties Conducts professional-level work in functions or activities, such as financial, budgetary, procurement, contract administration, human resources, training, information technology, and similar functions; Assists with a variety of technical and professional work related to monitoring and reporting on departmental business processes, activities, and outcomes. Performs designated segments of projects or programs with well-defined objectives, including activities such as data collection, synthesis of data gathered to support analysis, and documentation of findings and recommendations. Confers with other departments, officials, consultants and explains policies and procedures; may make presentations on assigned projects and programs. Conducts research and analytical studies on a variety of programs and issues; coordinates and expedites reports and program information from departmental input; develops procedures and forms; formulates recommendations and prepares reports and correspondence. Formats data sets and performs qualitative and descriptive statistical analyses to aggregate and assimilate data for displaying potential patterns and trends. Supports manager in workforce management analysis to include research and coordination of grievance or disciplinary actions relating to union and nonunion employees. Assists in implementing business improvements, such as changes to policies, work practices, processes and procedures. Contributes to position papers, evaluation reports and presentations. Communicates and interacts effectively with business contacts in a businesslike, customer service-oriented manner; establishes and maintains effective working relationships and work collaboratively as a member of a team. Other Duties Maintains and promotes awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures while performing job functions. Promotes a positive safety culture and encourages reporting of safety concerns consistent with our Agency Safety Plan, other regulatory requirements within the Safety Management System and just culture principles. The functions listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. Knowledge Basic knowledge of mission, goals and objectives of the organizational unit, program or activities to which incumbent is assigned Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques governing management, organization, operations and programmatic services; 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); Skills Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Abilities Ability to identify possible solutions for solving business problems; Ability to perform a variety of fact-finding techniques (e.g., interview, case analysis, observation, research, benchmarking) to gather information in support of programs, projects, studies, assessments and evaluations; Ability to aggregate and assimilate data to identify major patterns, trends and themes regarding organizational and program effectiveness and efficiency; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; 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 train, lead, and/or supervise paraprofessional staff. Machine, Tools, Equipment, Software, Hardware Required Experienced user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Supervisory Responsibility Not responsible for supervising others. Minimum Education Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or General Studies Minimum Experience Not to exceed two (2) years of experience relevant to assigned business function Minimum Certification/Licensure N/A Preferred Qualifications Technical Training or Certification relevant to assigned business function Successful completion of a Metro sponsored college internship or employment program