Management Analyst II

East Bay Municipal Utility District • Oakland, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) is seeking a Management Analyst II for the Office of Budget and Performance (OBP) within the Finance Department. This role is crucial for budget development, strategic plan coordination, key performance indicators, grant coordination, and research and innovation. The position involves close collaboration with all departments, requiring strong relationship-building skills. The team is collaborative, but the role also demands a high degree of analytic independence. The Management Analyst II performs complex analytical work supporting the District’s budget, financial and strategic planning, and organizational performance. Responsibilities include owning major components of the biennial operating budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP), leading analytical work for strategic decision-making, and serving as a primary contact for assigned departments. This involves training on financial concepts, recommending actions, and communicating decisions. Analysts build strong working relationships, understand operational needs, and provide proactive, data-informed guidance. They must be able to explain complex financial topics to non-experts. The position requires initiative, accountability, and consistent delivery of high-quality analytical work supporting both near-term decisions and long-term organizational goals.

Requirements

• Completion of four years of college, resulting in graduation or its equivalent, with major work in business or public administration or a directly related field.
• Two years of professional experience in administrative, management, budgetary, or systems analyses.
• A master’s degree in business or public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of experience.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• To be considered under the “equivalent combination of education and experience” provision, it is your responsibility to include in your application materials written evidence of employment performed at the level of the typical duties of this position and/or coursework in subject areas directly related to this position.

Nice To Haves

• Existing or transferable experience with cloud financial systems (e.g., Oracle Fusion Cloud, Oracle Cloud EPM Planning) used for budget development, monitoring, and reporting.
• Existing experience with data preparation, cleaning, analysis, and/or visualization methods and applications (e.g., PowerBI, Python, SQL, Tableau).
• Process improvement or innovation management methods or methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Owns major components of the District’s biennial operating budget and ten-year CIP, including planning, development, and coordination with assigned departments.
• Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates departmental budget requests for accuracy, justification, and alignment with organizational priorities and makes recommendations on the requests.
• Monitors budget performance throughout the biennial budget; identifies variances, trends, and risks; and recommends and implements appropriate responses.
• Develops forecasts, financial models, and scenario analyses to support decision-making and long-term financial planning.
• Serves as a primary budget and analytical partner to assigned departments, building strong, trust-based working relationships.
• Develops a solid understanding of departmental operations, priorities, and constraints in order to provide relevant and actionable recommendations.
• Advises supervisors and managers on budget, financial, and operational issues, helping translate data into clear insights and decisions.
• Engages proactively with departments to identify issues, opportunities, and improvements, rather than responding only to requests.
• Conducts complex analyses related to budget, financial performance, organizational effectiveness, and operational issues.
• Designs and applies appropriate analytical methods (e.g., cost analysis, trend analysis, scenario modeling, benchmarking) to evaluate alternatives and recommend solutions.
• Supports strategic planning efforts, including development and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs), performance tracking, and organizational reporting.
• Contributes to cross-functional initiatives related to research and innovation, process improvement, and data-driven decision-making.
• Prepares clear, concise, and accurate reports, presentations, and memoranda for management and other stakeholders.
• Communicates analytical findings, assumptions, and recommendations effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Presents recommendations and participates in discussions with managers, supervisors, and other stakeholders, often in situations requiring explanation, influence, and sound judgment.
• Plans, organizes, and delivers analytical projects and assignments with minimal direction, ensuring timely and high-quality outcomes.
• Coordinates work across departments and with other analysts, ensuring alignment and consistency in approach.
• Balances multiple priorities and deadlines, adjusting as needed to meet organizational needs.

Benefits

• Flexible/hybrid work from home schedule may be available for some positions in this job classification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level