INNOVATION POLICY ANALYST

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce committed to providing exemplary service to its residents. If you are passionate about being part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

The Innovation Policy Analyst will work with internal and external stakeholders to enhance revenues and identify and implement opportunities for efficiency and collaboration.

Research and Analysis

• Work with the Innovation Director and internal/external stakeholders to analyze, identify, and implement opportunities for efficiency, collaboration, and enhancing City revenues.
• Conduct analyses to identify trends, community needs, and opportunities for innovation, creativity, and ensuring the City is responsive to changing demands.
• Facilitate the identification of and follow through on high-potential innovation projects.
• Research and prepare concise reports on revenue enhancement, program consolidation and/or service delivery efficiency, and general policy innovation.
• Prepare background information necessary to inform the decision-making processes of the Mayor's Office and Common Council.
• Identify and develop organizational changes that enhance diversity and equity in City government.

Accountability and Engagement 

• Establish, in conjunction with the Innovation Director, key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of initiatives.
• Work to include and infuse data in policy decision making within city departments.
• Develop and implement effective measures of progress toward outcomes and reporting tools to present information.
• Assist City departments in achieving organizational improvement goals, encouraging innovative ideas and guiding them to viable systems and processes.
• Continuously monitor the organizational climate to ensure accountability of leaders to the organizational mission and vision.
• Assist and/or lead cross-functional strategic planning teams.
• Work closely with City of Milwaukee departments, the budget office and Mayor's Office to develop and/or monitor proposed and pending policy changes and legislation.
• Coordinate and conduct meetings between the budget office, Mayor's Office, Common Council and City departments to advance innovation policy initiatives.
• Manage special projects and special initiatives of City-wide importance.
• Monitor and identify external policy and funding sources and coordinate with the Budget Office, Departments, and the Grants Manager to advance City innovation and revenue opportunities. 
• Provide guidance to the Intergovernmental Relations Division on state and federal City legislative and fiscal priorities.
• Provide reports, findings, or policy initiatives before stakeholders or in legislative hearings.
• Prepare supporting information for or assist drafting press releases, letters, resolutions and ordinances.
• Provide general policy and advocacy support for the Mayor, Common Council and Departmentation.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

• Must work beyond standard business hours, including evening and weekends hours, to meet the departmental needs.

1. Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, statistics, political science or a related field from an accredited college or university.
2. Four years of experience in fiscal and policy planning, strategic planning, and/ or innovations and change management related to the essential functions listed above.
3. A valid driver’s license at time of appointment and throughout employment.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process before extending any job offers.

• Master’s degree in business administration, public administration or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Public sector leadership experience.
• Six Sigma, Lean or related certifications.

Technical

• Knowledge of best practices in change management.
• Knowledge of best practices in strategic planning.
• Knowledge of quality improvement processes, practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of training and development.
• Knowledge or organizational development principles and practices.
• Ability to understand emerging technologies and how they may impact an organization.
• Ability to read and understand documents such as laws, policies and technical publications.
• Ability to facilitate recommendations and solutions that are based upon research and informatics.
• Ability to identify emerging trends and to provide information, analysis and interpretation to stakeholders.
• Fiscal management skills.
• Ability to facilitate the development of new organizational structures, systems and metrics that support accountability and efficient service delivery.
• Ability to facilitate the identification of meaningful KPIs.
• Skill in short and long-term strategic planning.

Communication and Interpersonal

• Written communications skills to craft policies and procedures, reports and correspondence.
• Verbal communication to effectively communicate with members of the public, stakeholders, and other city departments.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with the public, elected officials, community groups, co-workers, and management.  
• Ability to provide services in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with coworkers and clients whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.
• Strong public relations skills.
• Ability to develop strategic plans that involve the input and engagement of stakeholders.

Judgment, Responsibility, and Problem Solving

• Ability to align innovation efforts with the City’s overall mission and vision.
• Ability to think creatively, identify opportunities and solve complex problems.
• Ability to effectively plan, organize and manage competing priorities and challenges under pressure.
• Ability to assess organizational assets and resources.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to review and analyze data and provide informed decisions and conclusions.
• Ability to demonstrate effective judgment and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized to meet varying deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative.
• Ability to maintain composure during stressful situations.
• Honesty, integrity, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to serve as an effective steward of City resources.

The current salary range (Pay Range 2LX) is $82,677-$105,223 annually, and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee Residents is $85,158-$108,380 annually. Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.

BENEFITS

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:

• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leave
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass 

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/der/benefits.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education, experience and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test, a structured interview, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to structured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE – The selection process will be held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the selection process components. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates or times. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

• Applications and further information can be accessed by visiting www.jobapscloud.com/MIL.
• Applications should be submitted no later than the deadline listed above.
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is located in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

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The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.