COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE- SENIOR STRATEGIC AIDE

About the role

Posting number: 2026-00362 Department: County Administration Office Division: COUNTY ADMIN Job classification: SENIOR STRATEGIC AIDE Posting type: Open Categories: Administration, Management, Project Management, Organizational Development Summary Acceptable Experience and  Education Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field from an accredited university or college, and five  ( 5 )  years of  experience with emphasis in performance management, strategic planning, business or public administration,  governmental/public agency accounting, budget and data analysis, and contract management with proven ability in a position requiring oral communication, writing, research, analytical, organizational and computer skills  necessary to accomplish the job; O r any  equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Certificates and Licenses Required Must have or obtain by date of hire  a valid  driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso. Examples of duties Essential Duties Coordinates the County-wide Performance Management System to implement the County’s Strategic Plan and develop performance measurement plans, and making recommendations for improvement or  modifications; Performs high level collaboration and  participates  in systemic work groups, performing high level data analysis and presentations, at the direction of  County  Administration; Coordinates and manages a performance measurement system for activities with emphasis on collecting  and summarizing data  both manually and digitally, reporting observations, making recommendations, and  assisting  with operational decisions or modifications,  on behalf  of the  County Administrat or,  to County or departmental  procedures; Works with and  assists  departments in the development of performance  objectives  based on the County’s strategic plan; tracks, monitors, evaluates and reviews programmatic performance of  departments; On behalf of the County Administrator, p rovides oversight to department staff  regarding  meeting their strategic plan  objectives; Conducts interviews; collects, analyzes,  summarizes data,  and interprets results; prepares flow diagrams,  charts,  and tables; develops recommendations and observations; prepares descriptive information and reports for strategic planning and budgeting purposes; and makes  presentations; Communicates performance measurement standards to all members of the organization; researches,  prepares,  and distributes status reports; makes presentations  regarding  findings,  observations,  and recommendations to, Chief Administrator  and as directed, comm unic ates  to departments,  and Commissioners  Court; Creates department performance reports on a monthly,  quarterly,  and annual basis; presents findings to key system stakeholders; makes recommendations  regarding  data and process  improvements; Coordinates updates to the County’s strategic plan  as approved by the County Administration Office,  and  facilitates  input from elected officials, department heads and other County staff in the strategic planning  efforts; Analyzes reports and other output  required  to perform the duties for the department, and provides recommendations for  improvement; Provides policy analysis and program evaluation  assistance  for Capital Projects and other special projects  in the areas of budget, community and economic development, criminal justice, emergency management, human resources, transportation, planning, human services,  public works, facility management,  legislative issues, and other areas  as  requested; Communicates with local,  federal,  and state officials and representatives to  identify  resources, programs, funding, and legislation that  impact,  affect,  and enhance the efficiencies,  operations,  and opportunities of County  programs; Provides organizational  performance  improvement strategy, direction, advice, a n d counsel to Department Heads, Elected Officials, supervisors, and employees,  on behalf of  the County  Administrator; Analyzes,  designs,  and assists with the development of organizational and individual programs and processes that result in  improved performance; As directed, i nteracts with department heads, elected officials, and others using  sufficient detail  leading to  effective  decision s,  agreement,  or rejection on complex issues; diplomacy is  required;  e.g., problem-solving discussions  regarding  responsibilities,  budget and  finance,  workflow, or how to  meet a goal or performance  metric; Coordinates with Directors to assess each department’s process capability as part of  performance management  and strategic plan  implementation; Educates Directors and stakeholder concerning El Paso County’s  performance management and strategic plan  requirements; Works with departments to  i dentif y  key performance  indicators; Identifies  performance measures and creat es  outcome reports that  demonstrate  operational adherence to  El Paso County strategic  plan; C ompletes quality assurance  checks  on performance measures  reported; Compile s  and recommends  yearly strategic outcome measures (scorecards) to  determine  strategic goal(s)  impact; Develop s  report s  assessing strengths and weaknesses of implementation and  identif ies  key areas for  improvement respective to each  department; Participates in the development  and updating  of performance  measures and management  and policies, procedures, and master plans with both  short- and long-term  goals and  objectives; provides quality service and work product as a part of the overall departmental and  County-wide  strategic  direction; Creates and  maintains  positive working relationships with all levels of County directors,  Elected Officials,  managers,  and  employees; Participates in studies and benchmarking with other local  governments; As directed, may act as a representative for executive management and serve as a liaison to other professional organizations and governmental  entities; Stays current on pending and upcoming  County  issues, best practices in performance management and strategic plan tracking and  reporting; Completes special projects as assigned, working on a wide variety of financial, administrative,  professional, management and community issues and problems of medium to high  complexity; Handles confidential  information; Attends and  participates  in professional group meetings and stays abreast of  new trends  and innovations in  county  operations; Gathers, organizes, and summarizes information  on strategic plan and performance management; prepares various routine and complex reports, tables, graphs, and statistical summaries; monitors and verifies the status of  strategic goals  and ensures  County Administrator is  kept appraised on all  matters; Assists  departments and  provides  work guidance regarding  performance management and strategic plan, includ ing  but not limited to, solving issues through anal ysis, reviewing requests, ensuring policies and priorities are  communicated; Presents recommendations to management in matters relating to technical solutions and/or improvements to data collection  processes; Attends and  participates  in meetings, training and information sessions, various  meetings,  and  conferences; Commits self to providing excellent customer service and  demonstrate  commitment and trust through cooperative team and individual efforts; and  Creates a  high-quality  work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills. Other Important Duties * Performs such other re lated duties as may be  assigned; Work s extended hours and weekends as needed; Occasional out of town travel for professional conferences and meetings; Maintains a safe and healthy work place environment;  Drive s  to other locations within the County As members of the County of El Paso Emergency Response System, all El Paso County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may  be required  to train on emergency response and/or perform certain emergency services at the direction of their  supervisor Qualifications Summary of Position The  Senior  Strategic  Aide  under gen eral direction  manages the  County-wide performance management system. The position works with department leaders to develop performance plans,  monitors  programmatic  performance,  and makes recommendations for process improvement. In addition, as the County’s priorities evolve, the position works with County leadership and stakeholders to update the Strategic Plan and ensure the plan stays a living document. Supplemental information Minimum  Requir ements:  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of:  principles of management, administration, benchmarking, action plans, milestones, initiatives, goals, objectives, mission, vision, best practices, strategic plan development and performance measurement techniques; demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of planning, project development, administration, budgeting, evaluation and program implementation; applicable federal rules, regulations and guidelines and be able to read, interpret, understand, and apply federal, state and private funding requirements as necessary;  business and management principles involved in strategic planning,  funding and  resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources; performance management; data management and generating statistical outcome reports;  federal, state and local laws;  principles and methods of managing organizational change, and organizational development; g enerally accepted policies, practices and procedures in public sector administration and operations, including budgetary development and control practices, human resource management, planning, p rogram development; thorough knowledge of the theories, concepts and practices of organizational development, implementing organizational effectiveness and leadership development programs;  s tatistical methods and analysis; survey design, and staff development principles and practices; personnel policies, procedures and guidelines; court structure;  modern technologies;  standard business computer applications; technical report writing, and  diplomatic relations; County organization, operations, policies and procedures; English usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling; techniques for effective interpersonal communications; modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment to include Windows and Microsoft based products. Skills/Ability to:  i nterpret quantitative and qualitative information dealing with complex abstract and concrete variables to identify, analyze, and solve practical management problems of considerable difficulty;  Must have strong ability to analyze and identify problems, solutions, and project results and to  adhere to strict deadlines;?work both independently and within a close-knit team;  relate to people well  by building professional relationships  and must know how to handle difficult situations;  communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing and to prepare and arrange a variety of written, statistical, and illustrative materials in an organized required format;? persuade and influence behavior changes;  negotiate and  mediate resolutions to problems within and across department lines to improve organizational effectiveness; maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion;  research, collect, and interpret data;  advanced computer experience to create spreadsheets, databases, publications, graphic materials, narrative reports, application submissions and correspondence and be knowledgeable in techniques of conducting research including Internet research;  provide  feedback, question  processes; visualize creatively and to effectively translate technical information into visual media;  participate in professional development;  keep on learning new  techniques and best practices;  be innovative in solving problems and in handling tasks and responsibilities;  lead and apply org anizational and change theories;  develop rules, policies and guidelines; prepare executive level reports and correspondence;  l earn principles and practices of materials and service needs;  present reports and recommendations to department al  management; work under tight deadlines;  quickly understand business objectives; identify related  issues;  be self-starting, self-managing, possess execution-oriented capabilities;  o ptimize plans and execution with urgency; demonstrate a proven track record in achieving results; be proficient with MS Office. Each and every county position requires the following professional  skills and abilities as key and  necessary elements of performance;  financial and  p erformance data analysis, strategic planning, etc.;  quickly grasp diverse concepts and analyze efficiency in operations;  processes mapping for efficiencies;  Interpret federal, state and local laws and regulations  prepare specifications and contract for a large diversity of items;  analyze and make sound  recommendations;  Demonstrate regular and re liable attendance; Work well with others and  participate  fully  in a  team-oriented  environment; Interface with other employees and customers in a c ourteous and respectful  manner; Maintain strict  confidentiality; Project positive support of their department and all county organizations  a t all times; and, Maintain and enhance the C ounty’s commitment to customer service excellence. Organizational Relationships Reports  to:  C hief  Aide D irects:  May oversee  interns and other  staff  as  assigned; Provides  guidance on performance management to departments. Other: Has frequent c ontact with  elected officials,  department heads,  county employees,  b oard  m embers,  and the general public.