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Management Analyst Job Interview

This practice Management Analyst job interview is from an actual civil service interview. 

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Job Description

Under general direction, provides a wide variety of administrative and analytical support to including financial, systems, and human resources functions; analyzes programmatic practices and procedures and makes recommendations for organizational, operational, policy, and procedural improvements; conducts needs analyses, feasibility studies, cost/benefit analyses, and evaluations for assigned projects and programs; develops, summarizes, and maintains administrative and fiscal records; works with other departments and government agencies, and acts as liaison with various community, public, and regulatory agencies; and performs related work as required.

Practice Management Analyst Job Interview

  • How has your education and work experience qualified you for the position of Management Analyst?  Focus on the aspects of your education and work experience that apply to the position of Management Analyst.
  • Tell us about an instance where you dealt with conflict at work.  In retrospect, what did you learn and what, if anything, would you have done differently?
  • Give us an example of your ability to exercise your independent judgement.  Provide a relevant example.  The more complex the assignment, the better.
  • The Records Management Program is mandated by the Administrative Code.  What is the significance of a records management program on our agency?
  • You’ve been asked to prepare a report regarding a disagreement and scuffle between two employees.  There are two witnesses.  What facts will you try to determine?
  • Tell us about a situation that would demonstrate to us your ability to work effectively with people.
  • What is the relationship between a budget and the objectives of an organization?
  • Tell us about your budget experience.
  • You have three assignments due the same day.  In what order would you perform the following and why? 

– A staffing report for Executive Management’s budget review

– Report to meet an air quality regulations subject to a civil penalty

– A report for the Department Commission required for a critical consulting contract

  • Is there anything that we’ve missed or that you would like to add?  Summarize by emphasize your qualifications as they apply to this job.   Also cover anything you missed from your opening.  Don’t forget any education or formal training.