Director of Policy & Management

City of Bridgeport
United States

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Job Details

Full-time
$156,153 - $171,764 a year

Benefits

457(b)
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Computer operation
Task prioritization

Full Job Description

Director of Policy and Management
City of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, Connecticut

APPLICATION DEADLINE: JUNE 12, 2026

The City of Bridgeport invites applications for a position of key
importance to the City!

THE CITY OF BRIDGEPORT
Located on the northern shore of the Long
Island Sound, approximately 60 miles
northeast of New York City and 60 miles
southwest of Hartford, the City of Bridgeport is
the crossroads of one of the best land, sea,
rail, and air transportation systems in
Connecticut.

Nicknamed the “Park City” for its over 40
public parks and 1,300 acres of public space,
Bridgeport is a vibrant community home to
numerous attractions that enhance the City’s
economic fortunes. The Barnum Museum
showcases the life and times of the former
City Mayor and renowned showman, P.T.
Barnum. The Harbor Yard Amphitheater holds
live music and other shows. The Arena at
Harbor Yard brings hundreds of thousands of
visitors annually to Bridgeport’s Downtown to
watch minor league hockey, college
basketball, college hockey, and other events.
The Beardsley Zoo is one of the most visited
tourist attractions in the State. The Discovery
Museum and Planetarium, located in the
north end of the City, offers interactive
science and space displays. Additionally,
Bridgeport is home to a comedy club, cabaret
theater, and several other theaters and water
fronts.

The City is a major medical, legal, industrial,
financial and entertainment center. Two
medical centers provide for many of the health
care needs of the Greater Bridgeport area.
Federal, State, and County courthouses are
located within the central business district.
Corporate and regional business offices are
located downtown, and major employers
residing within the City’s boundaries include
Bridgeport Hospital, and St. Vincent’s Medical
Center. The City, long a major manufacturing
center, remains the home of more than 200
innovative manufacturing companies
exploring new technologies and occupying
unusual and unique market niches.

The Greater Bridgeport area boasts four
institutions of higher learning: The University of
Bridgeport, Fairfield University, Sacred Heart
University, and Housatonic Community
College. These educational institutions provide
the City’s corporate and business communities
with skilled personnel and enhance the area’s
cultural and community activities. Housatonic
Community College, located in the heart of
the City’s central business district, is one of the
fastest growing in Connecticut.

Demographics1

Hispanic
or Latino

Black or
African
American

30.7%
White (not
Hispanic
or Latino)

4.9% Asian

1.1%

American
Indian and
Alaska
Native

Native
Hawaiian and
Other Pacific
Islander

17.7%
Two or
More
Races

1 U.S. Census Bureau (2025)

22.3%

44.8%

DIRECTOR OF POLICY AND MANAGEMENT | BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT 1

CITY GOVERNMENT GOVERNING STRUCTURE
The City of Bridgeport has a Mayor-City
Council form of government.

Bridgeport has an elected mayor who
serves as the chief executive officer of
the municipal government and serves a
four-year term. The current mayor is
Joseph P. Ganim, who is currently
serving his eighth term as mayor.

The City Council is the twenty-member
legislative body whose two major
responsibilities are enacting ordinances
necessary to ensure the welfare and
good order of the city and adopting the
city’s annual budget. Its members are
elected by residents of the ten council
districts to represent the concerns,
needs, and issues of their constituents,
and work to improve the city’s
neighborhoods. All Councilmembers
serve a two-year term in office.

The Director of Policy and Management
shall be appointed by and serve at the
pleasure of the mayor.

Policy &
Management

Public
Facilities

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BRIDGEPORT POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
The Bridgeport Department of Policy and Management is responsible for budget analysis,
development and administration; operations planning and improvements; program
performance evaluation and monitoring; management improvements for all boards,
commissions and departments of the city; intergovernmental relations and such other
functions as the mayor or the city council may, from time to time, assign to it.

For more information, please visit:
https://www.bridgeportct.gov/government/departments/office-policy-management

Mission:
Our mission is to integrate financial
and operational planning and
control; to relate dollars to results and
to insure the cost effectiveness of City
services. This office prepares and
reviews the City’s budget, guides a
system for performance management
and oversees the implementation of
management improvements projects.
OPM is the focus for management,
policy and program analysis for the
City. The office is the budgetary
liaison between all City departments,
the Mayor, and the City Council.

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DIRECTOR OF POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
DUTIES CHARACTERISTIC AS TO TYPE AND LEVEL:

The director of policy and management shall be responsible for the general supervision of the
operations and management of the department of policy and management. They shall
advise and assist the mayor, chief administrative officer, the city council and the board,
commissions and department of the city with respect to matters within the jurisdiction of the
department of policy and management. The direct shall be responsible for the preparation of
the department’s budget, the supervision of all employees of the department and the
preparation of an annual report on the activities of the department of policy and
management.

Administrative and professional work directing municipal budget initiatives, including
responsibility for planning, directing, coordinating, and supervising all matters within the
jurisdiction of the department of policy and management. Under the general direction of the
Mayor, the Director has all the duties imposed by Federal regulation, General Statutes of the
State of Connecticut, Bridgeport Municipal Charter and Bridgeport local ordinances.

This department director level position involves various leadership roles and administrative
responsibilities including selection, training and performance evaluation of subordinates, plus
successful execution of departmental programs and projects. The incumbent works under the
general direction as noted above, and must be capable of exercising independent judgment,
demonstrating business acumen and sound technical knowledge to accomplish both
municipal and program objectives.

This leadership role requires strong analytical and technical abilities and demands carefully
thought-out decisions. The job centers on developing new ideas, systems, and operations, in
addition, analyzing and improving established ones. A high level of expertise is expected. The
successful candidate will have a style that is purposeful and directed; advancing the City and
budget, policy management strategy to improve operations and decision making.

TYPICAL TASKS OR ASSIGNMENTS:
The essential functions or duties described below are the primary functions and duties of the
position. There may be other types of work that may be performed, and the omission of a
particular duty or function does not exclude that duty or function from the position provided
the duty or function is similar in work, related to the work or logically assigned to the position.

Certification as to the availability of appropriated funds for expenditure and for the

payment of every obligation arising by reason of proposed purchases or contracts of
every budgeted agency of the city

Supervision of the operation and management of the department which are under its

jurisdiction, and other divisions as assigned.

Complies, interprets, manages, and handles all aspects of the municipal operating and

capital budgets.

Advises and assists the mayor, the city council and department heads in all matters

relating to budget preparation, adoption and administration, as well as budget
transfers.

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Conducts and/or oversees operational audits intended to improve the management of

various city departmental activities.

Responsible for the presentation of a consolidated annual budget to the mayor, chief

administrative officer, and city council, as well as the annual five (5) year capital
improvements plan.

Meet or otherwise collaborate with other departments or city administration, external

agencies, federal and state government officials, and significant individuals on the
investigation and proposed or possible resolution of problems; including the initiation or
planning of new programs and the expansion of existing wherever warranted.

Meet with the executive leadership or other staff members of various operating divisions,

sections, or projects of the department to provide budgetary direction to their
respective programs.

Performs related work as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
College graduation with specialization in public administration or management, planning,
business administration, government, political science, economics, finance or similar field; or
such combination of education and experience as meets the approval of the City of
Bridgeport.

Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities:

Knowledge of theory, principles, practices, and techniques of public administration;

including budgeting and financial planning, financial/budget management, human
resources, purchasing, risk management, operations management, and other
general operational support services.

Knowledge and understanding of relative federal and state laws and regulations

and their application at a local level.

Ability to analyze, interpret and explain proposed legislation and programs in terms

of their implications and impacts on City programs, operations, and sources of
revenue.

Ability to operate flexibility within shifting political and operational constraints.
Ability to analyze work problems and prescribe remedial actions.
Ability to plan, direct and control the resources available to the city.
Good computer skills and a knowledge of Microsoft office applications including

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook are essential.

Knowledge of MUNIS or other budget software applications.
Ability to plan, schedule, assign and supervise the work of others as required; ability

to prepare and maintain accurate records, narrative, and statistical reports; ability
to carry out assigned projects to their completion.

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing to management, co-workers,

customers, and the public.

Ability to write concisely to express thoughts clearly, and to develop ideas in logical

order.

Ability to prioritize, organize, and perform work independently; ability to make

decisions and act quickly.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The conditions below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Needs to be able to operate office equipment and machinery with some requiring rapid

adjustments such as a computer keyboard and terminal, photocopier, and calculator.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining the physical condition

necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of time. Tasks may involve extended periods
of time at a keyboard or workstation. Frequent downward flexion of neck, side-to-side
turning of the neck, fine finger dexterity and grasp to manipulate the keyboard,
telephone, writing instruments, papers, books, manuals, and reports.

Additional hours and attending meetings outside regular work hours may be required.

This position is impacted by urgent time deadlines due to various reporting and filing
requirements. Additionally, there is a need to be able to shift attention before tasks are
completed to be able to balance user demands, telephone, and other interruptions.

SALARY & BENEFITS:
$151,605.00 - $166,761.00 - Salary for this position is established per Bridgeport Municipal
Ordinance 2.36, salary of selected candidate will be determined by the Mayor. Salary shall be
subject to across-the-board cost of living increases afforded to other Bridgeport City
Supervisors anticipated to include: (1) 3% effective July 1, 2026 ($156,153.00 - $171,764.00).

This summary provides a brief overview of the benefits available to regular full-time municipal
employees, depending on the employee group some of these benefits include retirement
pension administered by the Connecticut Municipal Employees Retirement System (CMERS),
health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription), life insurance, short- and long-term
disability, paid leave (sick, vacation, and personal), paid holidays (13), and more.

The City of Bridgeport also offers several voluntary benefit programs via automatic payroll
deduction: 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan with Roth options, legal services, and
complimentary discounted perks for city municipal employees. Tuition reimbursement is
available to all City employees based upon the terms of the contract which covers the
employee. Additionally, tuition discounts may be available at various Universities and or
Colleges that have partnered with the City of Bridgeport.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
To apply please mail, deliver or email a resume, a cover letter, and three (3) professional
references to the Civil Service Commission office, Room 106, 45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport,
Connecticut 06604 or by email to [email protected]. Please include “Bridgeport
Director of Policy & Management” in the subject line.

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This position will require a pre-employment medical examination and drug screening.

An Equal Opportunity Employer VET/AA/DIS/SO/GI

For further information and contact:
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

45 LYON TERRACE
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604

TELEPHONE: (203)576-7103

This job description is not, nor is to be intended to be, a complete statement of all duties,
functions, responsibilities, and qualifications which comprise this position. The above is
intended as a general summary only. You should not rely on it as a complete or binding
explanation. This summary is subject to the reasonable discretion of city management. This
summary does not constitute a contract of employment, express or implied, between the
employee and City of Bridgeport. This is an informational guide and is subject to correction
of any information which may have been inadvertently misstated.

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