Management Analyst

The Village of Lincolnwood is a vibrant, diverse, and growing community of approximately 13,500 residents in Cook County, Illinois, located 10 miles north of downtown Chicago. The Village offers a mix of residential, commercial, and light industrial areas that provide both suburban charm and urban convenience. The Village is seeking a Management Analyst to support the Village Manager’s Office. The ideal candidate will possess excellent oral and written communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and the capacity to exercise sound judgment in a customer-service focused, public sector environment. Desired traits include professionalism, reliability, attention to detail, customer service orientation, critical thinking, and a strong commitment to public service.

Under the direction of the Assistant Village Manager, the Management Analyst performs a wide range of administrative, analytical, and operational duties, including but not limited to:

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides support for payroll, benefits, and recruitment processes, including onboarding and coordination with Human Resources and Finance.
• Oversees the Village’s administrative adjudication process, coordinating case management, hearings, and related documentation to ensure compliance with applicable ordinances and procedures.
• Prepares written content for various audiences including but not limited to the Village’s Annual Report, State of the Village, employee e-newsletter, and resident newsletter to deliver tailored messaging on a variety of topics. Supports the Communications Specialist with management of the Village’s mobile app and Public, Educational, Government (PEG) channel.
• Serves as the Village’s Risk Coordinator for the IRMA risk management program, including the reporting, coordination, and follow-up of workers’ compensation, auto, and general liability claims.
• Attends Village Board meetings to manage live and recorded broadcast operations, including supervision of the part-time A/V Operator position.
• Supports special projects including updates to the Village’s Strategic Plan and special events including employee appreciation events.
• Provides administrative support by answering general questions from the public concerning Village matters and, when directed, participates in the investigation and resolution of citizen complaints; acts as backup to the primary Freedom of Information Act Officer.
• Completes all other duties as assigned.

Required Skills, Education, and Experience:

Candidates should possess a Master’s degree in Public Administration, or be currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program, and have at least one year of relevant experience in public administration or a related field.

Hours and Compensation:

The salary range for the Management Analyst position is $77,997.76 to $105,296.98. The position is classified as full-time, exempt. The Village is willing to accommodate the schedules of applicants who are completing their Master’s degree. The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Attendance is required for Lincolnwood Village Board meetings generally held on the first and third Tuesday of the month. Position may have to work some nights and weekends.

The Village of Lincolnwood offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes Blue Cross PPO and High Deductible Medical Coverage, Delta Dental PPO and HMO plans, life insurance, vision insurance, participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), paid sick, vacation and holidays, along with other benefits. Applicants can find the general description of benefits in the Summary of Benefits posted on the website.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should complete the employment application available at www.lincolnwoodil.org/employment. The Village will continue to accept applications until February 2, 2026. The Village of Lincolnwood is an equal opportunity employer.