Management Analyst

Sparks Group

Alexandria, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Management, Analysis Skills, Business Administration, Business Strategy, Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Decision Support, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Finance, Government Organizations, Leadership, Local Government, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Organizational Development/Management, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project Development, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Public Administration, Reporting Dashboards, Reporting Skills, Strategic Planning, Systems Maintenance, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Vlookups, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Alexandria, VA
POSTED
Today
Job Summary/Company

Sparks Group has partnered with a local government organization to identify an experienced Management Analyst to support strategic initiatives, performance management, and organizational effectiveness. This part-time position (20 hours per week) is ideal for a highly analytical professional with extensive experience in performance measurement, project tracking, and executive reporting.

The ideal candidate will play a key role in developing and maintaining performance management systems, creating executive dashboards, and tracking strategic initiatives across multiple focus areas. This position requires exceptional organizational skills, advanced Excel expertise, and experience building reporting frameworks that provide leadership with meaningful insights into organizational performance.


Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive performance management framework to monitor organizational goals, strategic initiatives, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Design, build, and maintain executive-level dashboards and reporting tools using Smartsheet and Microsoft Excel.
  • Track departmental projects, milestones, deadlines, and organizational priorities to ensure accountability and timely execution.
  • Create systems and processes for monitoring project progress and organizational performance across multiple strategic focus areas.
  • Analyze data and prepare quarterly performance reports for executive leadership.
  • Develop performance trackers that measure outcomes, identify trends, and support informed decision-making.
  • Collaborate with department leadership to establish measurable objectives and performance metrics.
  • Utilize advanced Excel functions to analyze data, create reports, and automate tracking processes.
  • Maintain accurate project documentation and provide regular updates on organizational initiatives.
  • Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, workflow efficiencies, and performance measurement practices.

Qualifications/Background Profile:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 10–15 years of experience in management analysis, performance management, strategic planning, project management, or organizational performance tracking.
  • Demonstrated experience developing performance management frameworks and organizational reporting systems.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including:
    • PivotTables
    • XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP
    • Advanced formulas and functions
    • Dashboard development
    • Data analysis and reporting
  • Experience utilizing Smartsheet to develop project trackers, dashboards, and workflow management tools.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information to executive leadership.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

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This job is In-Person.

We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.

 

About the Company

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Sparks Group

Bringing the Best People and the Best Companies Together Since 1970.

Sparks Group (formerly SPARKS, Sparks IT Solutions, and Sparks Personnel) is the Washington DC Area's leading temporary staffing and full-time recruiting services provider. Whether you are seeking your next opportunity or looking to add talent, Sparks Group is the ideal partner for you! Each of our four divisions (Sparks Office, Sparks Accounting & Finance, Sparks IT, and Sparks Creative) specializes in placing professionals in temporary/contract, temporary-to-full-time, and full-time roles across a diverse array of staffing categories, positions and levels including: office/administrative, customer service, human resources and talent acquisition, legal support, government and cleared personnel, mortgage/banking, accounting and finance, contracts and procurement, information technology and creative/marketing.

Sparks Group brings over four decades of experience placing professionals in challenging and rewarding positions at many of the area’s most prestigious organizations. Our primary focus is presenting opportunities that match each candidate’s skill-sets, experience levels, career objectives, and growth needs. Sparks Group has regularly ranked as one of the top US staffing and recruiting firms having been named to Inavero’s Best of Staffing Lists® for Client and Employee Satisfaction (2012-2017). Additionally, Sparks Group is proud to have been recently selected for other awards Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2017 Best Staffing Firms to Work For, Washington Business Journal Best Places to Work (2017), the Washington Post’s Top Workplaces® List (2017, 2014), Forbes® Best Professional Recruiting Firms (2017), and the National Capital Business Ethics Award.

COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1970
WEBSITE
https://www.sparksgroupinc.com