Management Analyst 3

Management Analyst 3

Salary

$63,585.60 - $98,633.60 Annually

Location

Des Moines - 50313 - Polk County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-03403

Agency

250 Corrections - Prison Industries

Opening Date

06/16/2026

Closing Date

6/26/2026 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-POST

Point of Contact

clint.schmidt@iowa.gov

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Job Description

The Management Analyst 3 serves as a strategic partner to the General Manager by leading and supporting operational and business process improvement initiatives across Iowa Prison Industries (IPI).

This position is responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and monitoring statewide policies, procedures, work instructions, and standardized workflows related to the use of the Global Shop Solutions (GSS) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

The position provides training and guidance to staff and associates, ensures consistent application of business processes across all IPI locations, and supports the effective integration and utilization of ERP functions.

In addition, the Management Analyst 3 evaluates organizational operations and identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and overall performance.

Through on-site assessments, data analysis and collaboration with management and operational staff, this position facilitates process improvement activities including planning, analysis, documentation, testing, implementation and evaluation.

By identifying hidden costs, reducing operational bottlenecks, and recommending actionable solutions, the Management Analyst 3 supports continuous improvement efforts that enhance productivity and advance the strategic goals of Iowa Prison Industries.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to three years of full-time work in project management; management analysis; data science; business systems analysis; or professional-level program administration, development, or operations.

2) All of the following (a and b):

a. Three years of full-time work experience in project management; management analysis; data science; business systems analysis; or professional-level program administration, development, or operations; and

b. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.

3) All of the following (a, b, and c):

a. One year of full-time work experience in project management; management analysis; data science; business systems analysis; or professional-level program administration, development, or operations; and

b. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and

c. A total of two years of graduate-level education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university coursework in business administration, industrial management, statistics, natural science, or a closely-related field equals one year of full-time experience.

4) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes six months of full-time work as a Management Analyst 2 or two and a half years as a Management Analyst 1.

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Do you understand that the information provided on your application and resume must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your knowledge?

Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.

• Yes - I understand and agree
• No

02

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?

• No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
• Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

03

Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in any field? IF YES - How many years do you have of full-time work in project management; management analysis; data science; business systems analysis; or professional-level program administration, development, or operations?

• No experience in the identified areas
• Less than one year of experience in the identified areas
• One year to less than two years of experience in the identified areas
• Two years to less than three years of experience in the identified areas
• Three or more years of experience in the identified areas
• Not applicable

04

Do you meet A and B: A. Three years of full-time work experience in project management; management analysis; data science; business systems analysis; or professional-level program administration, development, or operations; and B. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.

• Yes - I meet A and B
• I do not meet A and B

05

Do you meet A, B and C: A. One year of full-time work experience in project management; management analysis; data science; business systems analysis; or professional-level program administration, development, or operations: and B. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and C. A total of two years of graduate-level education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university coursework in business administration, industrial management, statistics, natural science, or closely related fields equals one year of full-time experience.

• I meet A, B and C
• I do not meet A, B and C

06

If you are a CURRENT employee for the State of Iowa (executive branch) how many years of full-time experience as a Management Analyst 1 for the State of Iowa do you have?

• No Experience as a Management Analyst 1
• Less than 12 months of experience as a Management Analyst 1
• 12 months to less than 18 months of work experience as a Management Analyst 1
• 18 months to less than 24months of work experience as a Management Analyst 1
• 24 months to less than 30 months of work experience as a Management Analyst 1
• 30 months or more of work experience as a Management Analyst 1
• Not applicable - I am not a State Employee

07

If you are a CURRENT employee for the State of Iowa (executive branch) how many years of full-time experience as a Management Analyst 2 for the State of Iowa do you have?

• No Experience as a Management Analyst 2
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months or more

Required Question

Employer State of Iowa

Agency 250 Corrections - Prison Industries Address 510 E 12th St

Des Moines, Iowa, 50316

Website http://www.iaprisonind.com/