Management Analyst I/II

US: Tryfacta • San Jose, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Tryfacta is seeking a Temporary Management Analyst I/II to work with a large, mission-driven public agency that supports essential water, environmental, and infrastructure services for a major metropolitan region. This role provides professional analytical, legislative, policy, and administrative support to the Office of Government Relations. The position supports local, state, and federal government relations initiatives, conducts research and policy analysis, develops advocacy materials, engages with elected and appointed officials and strategic partners, and assists with organizational programs, projects, community outreach activities, and special initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience performing administrative, operational, management, policy, or financial analysis of complex issues (for Management Analyst I).
• At least 3 years of experience performing administrative, operational, management, policy, or financial analysis of complex issues (for Management Analyst II).
• Experience researching and analyzing public policy issues.
• Experience preparing professional reports and recommendations.
• Exposure to government relations, legislative affairs, advocacy, or public sector operations.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Research and policy analysis skills.
• Legislative analysis and tracking skills.
• Data collection, interpretation, and analytical reporting skills.
• Budgeting, financial analysis, and forecasting skills.
• Report writing and presentation development skills.
• Process improvement and operational analysis skills.
• Database and data management tools proficiency.
• Contract, project, and stakeholder management skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Sound judgment and decision-making ability.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Attention to detail while maintaining strategic perspective.
• Collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Adaptability and problem-solving mindset.
• Professionalism, diplomacy, and tact when working with stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate-level academic background or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in government affairs, public policy, legislative analysis, or public administration.
• Understanding of local, state, and federal legislative processes.
• Experience drafting policy documents, advocacy materials, and executive communications.
• Event planning, community engagement, sponsorship management, or stakeholder relations experience.
• Experience working within a public agency, utility, government office, or regulatory environment.
• Graduate degree (Master's level) in Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Government Relations, Business Administration, or related field.
• Certified Public Manager (CPM).
• Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Public Policy or Government Affairs-related certifications.
• Legislative Affairs or Public Administration training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, analysis, and evaluation of legislative, policy, operational, and administrative issues.
• Analyze proposed legislation, public policy, and regulatory impacts on organizational operations and priorities.
• Prepare reports, white papers, briefing materials, presentations, talking points, and advocacy documents.
• Support local, state, and federal government relations activities and policy initiatives.
• Engage with elected officials, government agencies, advocacy organizations, and external stakeholders.
• Represent the organization at meetings, community events, and industry forums when appropriate.
• Conduct operational, financial, administrative, and programmatic analyses.
• Assist in community sponsorship reviews, outreach events, and festival/community engagement activities.
• Support project planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting activities.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to advance organizational objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level