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PMAS IV - Senior Advisor - Neighborhood Economic Development

Salary

$95,585.00 - $115,000.00 Annually

Location

Michigan, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

20251111004NED

Department

Mayor's Office

Division

Jobs & Economy

Opening Date

07/17/2025

Bargaining Unit

9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General

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Description

The Project Manager & Analytics Specialist (PMAS) IV – Senior Advisor, Neighborhood Economic Development provides high-level strategic guidance and coordination for complex business and development projects across Detroit. Acting as both a subject-matter expert and team lead, this role supports initiatives set by department leadership and works closely with Neighborhood Development Associates to shape cross-departmental strategies, develop action plans, and resolve interagency barriers.

The Senior Advisor serves as the primary point of contact for high-priority and multi-agency projects, tracking performance metrics and recommending process improvements to enhance City services and support citywide economic development goals. This position requires expertise in project development, organizational effectiveness, and advanced data analysis, with the ability to manage projects from intake through completion. The Senior Advisor is also responsible for driving process improvements, supporting divisional goals, and ensuring the successful execution of initiatives through data-informed decision-making and collaboration with internal and external partners.

Examples of Duties

+ Review project intake and develop strategic action plans for Neighborhood Development Associates to implement

+ Conduct land use analysis and in-depth regulatory research to ensure accurate project strategy

+ Lead regular team check-ins and provide coaching and oversight to Neighborhood Development Associates

+ Assists stakeholders in understanding generated reports, outputs, and operational interfaces, and counsels them on their use, and in finding ways to be used to improve their functionality.

+ Assists with the implementation of organizational goals, initiatives and plans.

+ Develops and implements initiatives to improve work processes.

+ Drives fact-based decision making at all levels within the organization.

+ Drives process improvement initiatives, including automation, on the processes/tools used to increase the capability and efficiency of reporting efforts.

+ Investigates and analyzes complex proposed departmental reorganizations of City departments.

+ Manages project development and execution from inception to closure.

+ Presents results of analyses concisely and effectively to ensure adoption.

+ Produces summarization reports, outputs, and operational interfaces that present research findings to stakeholders.

+ Provides recommendations for improving business results, operational efficiencies, and system experiences through in-depth analysis.

+ Provides supporting information to substantiate research findings.

+ Responsible for Data Management best practices, quality standards and advanced Data Management activities (Acquisitions, Reorganizations, Advanced Data Setup, etc.).

+ Tracks and reports project milestones and status reports to project sponsors.

+ Works in conjunction with the department/division leader to manage change control and ensure consistency and alignment of change control management across the Department.

+ Lead interdepartmental coordination meetings for complex projects

+ Serve as main contact for high-impact or escalated development cases

+ Monitor team metrics and flag recurring issues or bottlenecks

+ Recommend procedural or policy improvements based on data trends

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with major in data analytics, project management, business, management, organizational development, or a related field. Master's degree in Urban Planning, Law, Public Policy, Business, or a related field, preferred.

Significantly advanced levels of responsibility and four to five (4-5) years of years of project management or data analytics experience.

Preferred:

+ 5+ years of experience in permitting, land use, economic development, or cross-agency project management

+ Strong grasp of municipal development review processes (zoning, site plan, special land use, BZA, licensing)

+ Excellent leadership, facilitation, and strategic problem-solving skills

+ Ability to translate complex regulations into actionable guidance for applicants and team members

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience

requirement of this position.

Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan

+ Interview: 30%

+ Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 70%

+ Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

+ Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points

+ Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

LRD: 02/07/2025

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

+ Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.

+ Dental

+ Vision

INSURANCE

+ Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.

+ Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

+ Sick Leave

+ Vacation

+ Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;

- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or

- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.

• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);

- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;

• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

01

Please indicate your highest level of education completed

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

+ PhD/J.D.

+ No Education experience

02

How many years experience do you have in project management or data analytics? PLEASE NOTE: YEARS OF EXPERIENCE MUST BE REFLECTED IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF THE APPLICATION.

+ No Experience

+ 0 Months - up to 12 Months

+ 12 Months - up to 2 years

+ 2 Year - up to 4 Years

+ 4 Years-up to 6 years

+ More than 6 Years

03

How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

+ 0

+ 1-2

+ 2-3

+ 3-4

+ 4 or more

04

Please indicate the areas in which can demonstrate project management proficiency:

+ Lead or manage projects or initiatives with minimal supervision

+ Make decisions that impact timelines, budgets, or outcomes

+ Own key processes or deliverables from start to finish

+ Leading meetings and keeping stakeholders aligned

+ Create dashboards or reports to support decision-making

+ n/a

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Employer

City of Detroit

Address

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website

http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job

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