Senior Analyst

Two full-time positions available with the City Auditor's Office, located at 44 E. 12th St.
Salary Range: $5,794-$8,833/month
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:0 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: August 22, 2025


Responsibilities

Interested in an opportunity to make a difference in local government? If so, we may be looking for you. The City of Kansas City, Missouri seeks a Senior Analyst to provide high-impact, objective assessments to elected leaders, the public, and city management on the performance of the City's departments, programs, and activities.

WHAT YOU WILL DO: We are looking for a professional with strong analytical and communication (written and verbal) skills who is able to synthesize large amounts of (sometimes competing) information from various sources to create fact-based and objective narratives. Key responsibilities for the incumbent include assisting with developing, scoping, and planning investigations and audits; gathering, organizing, and analyzing data; and making recommendations based on key findings. This role is expected to operate under minimal supervision, provide guidance to junior analysts, and engage collaboratively with colleagues.

WHO YOU ARE: We encourage applicants from a variety of professional backgrounds to apply. The successful candidate will thrive in an environment of ambiguity; be adept at producing written work that is objective, balanced, concise, organized, and properly supported with evidence; and be passionate about making a difference in local government. Most importantly, they will operate with a high degree of integrity.


Qualifications

REQUIRES an accredited master's degree in public or business administration, urban or regional planning, economics, organizational/development psychology, project management, geography and 1 year (OR an accredited bachelor's degree and 3 years) of professional experience in corporate/municipal finance, research, accounting planning, project/program management, or geographical information systems analytics.


Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

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