MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS ANALYST 1 (P25)
Career Family: MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS ANALYST
In New Jersey, Management and Operations Analyst 1 is filled through the competitive process: candidates take a civil service exam and are hired off a ranked list, not picked at will.
Of the 3 Management and Operations Analyst grades this one pays the most, sitting just above Management and Operations Analyst 2. The stated bar is a bachelor's degree, but candidates can swap in added experience for the diploma. The FY 2027 range lands between $79,844 and $117,228.
How to apply
This title is filled by competitive examination.
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See where to apply for this title →Pay ladder: Management and Operations Analyst series
- Management and Operations Analyst 3 — $63,663 – $92,953
- Management and Operations Analyst 2 — $72,896 – $106,798
- Management and Operations Analyst 1 — $79,844 – $117,228 (this title)
Its top salary lands around the 63rd 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.
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, as directed reviews and analyzes departmental administration, objectives, efficiency and effectiveness, and supervises programs and activities as assigned; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
Reviews departmental programs and activities and evaluates their administration, objectives, efficiency, effectiveness, and suitability to current conditions, costs, and accomplishments by using established procedures and standards. Performs analyses determining whether activities and programs are essential to good government; and if they are being carried out economically and efficiently. Appraises the adequacy and effectiveness of operating systems. As directed, develops organizational structure and methods of operation necessary for the performance of existing, new, or expanded functions. Analyzes operational problems brought to light through budget studies, requests and hearings; complies and interprets data; appraises agency situations. Investigates and develops solutions to problems; identifies and works toward the elimination of unnecessary and/or wasteful administrative practices and positions; make determinations where programs and/or administrative duplication may exist. Plans, organizes, and assigns the work of the organizational unit and evaluates employee performance and conduct, enabling the effective recommendation of the hiring, firing, promoting, and disciplining of subordinates. Assesses new administrative ideas and approaches and keeps agencies informed of advanced administrative practices and developments. As directed, installs reporting systems for assessing agency performance, including workload volume, backlog revenues, expenditures, and preparation of agency operating manuals. Performs nontechnical analyses of statistical, financial, and operating reports to determine work backlogs. Participates in administrative planning; in organization, administration, and procedural studies; in capital planning and research; and assists in introducing new techniques and methods to improve administration. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic, 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 policies, procedures, and programs of the department after a period of training. Knowledge of techniques of staffing analysis. Knowledge of techniques of organization analysis. Ability to design and execute organization analysis for various purposes. Ability to design and execute human resources planning studies in support of management goals for the department and to provide accurate data for management decision making. Ability to design and execute detailed staffing and task analyses for the purpose of accomplishing program objectives. Ability to develop departmental administrative directives as required. Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations, as required. Ability to supervise the maintenance of 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 the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. 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. Seven (7) years of experience in organization, staffing, or systems analysis. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.