MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS ANALYST 3 (Y19)
Career Family: MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS ANALYST
Management and Operations Analyst 3 is a competitive state title, the kind you test for: the exam result, not a hiring manager's pick, decides where you land in line.
It is the lowest-paid of the 3 Management and Operations Analyst grades, a step below Management and Operations Analyst 2, whose band tops out about $13,845 higher. You can qualify with a bachelor's degree or, if you do not have one, by piling up more experience instead. Pay on the FY 2027 schedule runs $60,876 to $88,743, and state payroll currently lists 3 people in the title, led by Human Services.
How to apply
This title is filled by competitive examination.
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Management and Operations Analyst 3 appears on the State payroll at 3 departments, most of them at Department of Human Services.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Human Services | 1 |
| Department of Health | 1 |
| Department of Law & Public Safety | 1 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Pay ladder: Management and Operations Analyst series
- Management and Operations Analyst 3 — $60,876 – $88,743 (this title)
- Management and Operations Analyst 2 — $72,896 – $106,798
- Management and Operations Analyst 1 — $83,582 – $122,832
Promoting to Management and Operations Analyst 2 raises the top of the band by about $13,845. Its top salary lands around the 30th percentile of all NJ civil service titles that publish a range.
Rungs are ordered by FY 2027 pay. NJ level numbers are not always sequential, so ordering follows salary rather than the title number.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 3 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $87,980. The agencies employing the most are:
- Human Services (1)
- Health and Senior Services (1)
- Law and Public Safety (1)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under supervision of a supervisory official, in a state department or agency, conducts the less complex and routine reviews and analyses of departmental administration, objectives, efficiency, and effectiveness; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
Under close Supervision: Conducts reviews of departmental progress and activities and evaluates their administration, objectives, efficiency, and effectiveness; does related work as required. Conducts analyses determining whether activities and programs are essential to good government and if they are carried on economically and efficiently. Appraises the adequacy and effectiveness of operating systems. Provides assistance to requesting units in the development of organizational structures and methods of operation. Analyzes operational problems, compile data, and assists in appraising agency situations. Performs investigations and develops solutions to problem areas. During investigations, keeps on the lookout for areas where programs and/or administration duplication may exist. Keeps agencies informed of advanced administrative practices and developments. Installs reporting systems for assessing agency performance, including workload volume, backlog revenues, expenditures, and the preparation of agency operating manuals. Performs nontechnical analyses on statistical, financial, and operating reports to determine work backlogs. Furnishes information and prepares detailed correspondence. Maintains records and files. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording or computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
License
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of the techniques of data gathering and interpretation. Knowledge to read, understand and apply the policies, procedures, and programs of the department or agency after a period of training. Knowledge of the program, responsibilities, functions, organizations, budget, and operating problems of the department after a period of training. Ability to comprehend, interpret, apply basic laws, and regulations to specific situations. Ability to comprehend and interpret budgets and budget procedures. Ability to design and execute detailed staffing and task analysis. Ability to develop departmental or administrative directives. Ability to perform investigative analyses and make effective recommendations. Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to maintain records and files. Ability to utilize various types of electronic, manual recording or computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units after a period of training. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Five (5) years of professional experience in organization staffing or systems analysis. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.