Implementation Project Coordinator (Management Analyst II)

Position Title: Business Analyst (Management Analyst II)
Location: Herrity Building; 12055 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA. 22035
Hours: This is a year-round part-time position averaging 30 hours per week.
Salary: $40 per hour, benefits eligible*

Overview: Join the Park Authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals! The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to be a part of one of the most highly-regarded park systems in the country.
Under supervision of the Revenue Applications Manager, acts as overall project coordinator for the Recreation Management system replacement, including coordinating the full RFP process, vendor selection, business process review and software implementation. Coordinates overall project team including developing and managing all internal schedules, defining and assigning tasks, developing and ensuring FCPA meets deadlines/timelines relating to system implementation. Sets up and creates documentation for all RFP and implementation needs. Acts as project coordinator for implementation of new system, working closely with vendor, internal FCPA staff, and County staff on all aspects of implementation.

Duties Include:
- Coordinate project timelines, meetings, and deliverables
- Organization and documentation related to implementation of Recreation Management system
- Facilitate communication across business units and technical teams
- Support testing activities
- Help ensure a smooth cutover and post-implementation support transition
- All other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting IT or business systems implementation projects
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills
- Proficiency with project management tools

Physical Requirements
- Sedentary with walking and lifting less than 5 lbs.
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)
Performs a wide-range of professional work in multiple administration functions within an organizational unit including analysis and project management;
May supervise administrative and paraprofessional staff;
Performs a variety of technical and professional work related to monitoring and reporting on departmental business processes, activities, and outcomes;
Plans, develops, and implements comprehensive communication and education plans on programs and services for both county agencies and community organizations;
Assists with developing and conducting special studies and research initiatives, by designing survey instruments, gathering data and information from department staff, developing data analysis tools, conducting statistical analyses, initiating literature reviews, etc.;
Conducts analysis and reporting of quantitative and qualitative data in order to track and monitor various business process indicators;
Serves as the point-person and liaison within the department and with central county
departments regarding a designated program and functional areas of responsibility;
Prepares reports and presentations of analysis and findings.(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)
Knowledge of the mission, goals and objectives of the organizational unit, program or activities to which incumbent is assigned;
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques relating to various functional areas of business operation (e.g., personnel, budgeting and financial management, contract administration and management);
Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques governing management, organization, operations and programmatic services;
Ability to identify and describe a range of possible solutions for solving business problems;
Ability to apply research methods to design studies and assessments, and statistical analysis techniques to identify patterns and trends in data;
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.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:

(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in the field related to the assigned functional area; plus two years of professional work experience within the functional area.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

None.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class may be subject to criminal background checks and/or credit checks as a condition of initial or continued employment.

Note: *This position is scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year. This position is eligible to receive limited benefits, including: Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage, Flexible Spending Program, and Deferred Compensation.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.