Management Analyst

City of Seal Beach•Seal Beach, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Seal Beach is seeking a resourceful, collaborative professional to serve as a Management Analyst in the City Manager's Office. Under general direction, the role performs professional administrative, analytical, and project coordination work supporting the City Manager. It offers broad exposure to municipal management, City Council priorities, community issues, and citywide initiatives. Assignments involve City Council matters, policy research, public communications and events, constituent services, intergovernmental coordination, waste franchise agreement and state compliance support, and special projects. The work calls for sound judgment, initiative, discretion, and effective relationships across the organization and community. The Management Analyst supports executive and policy work; prepares and follows up on City Council agenda materials; coordinates citywide initiatives, including the annual Strategic Plan; and responds to community inquiries. The position also supports public information and engagement, interdepartmental coordination, relationships with governmental agencies and stakeholders, research and program evaluation, and administrative and financial projects. Duties may vary with operational needs and City priorities, and assignments are established by the City Manager or designee. The position receives general direction from the City Manager or designee. It may coordinate project teams or the work of consultants and support personnel, but ordinarily does not exercise direct supervisory authority. Work is primarily in an office environment with frequent contact with City employees, elected officials, external agencies, and the public. Attendance at evening City Council meetings, community events, or special meetings may be required.

Requirements

Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Education equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Policy, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, or a related field.
Two years of professional-level analytical, administrative, budgetary, project coordination, contract administration, or program support experience.
Ability to conduct independent research, evaluate alternatives, and prepare practical, well-supported recommendations.
Ability to write clear, concise staff reports, correspondence, presentations, and materials for public audiences.
Ability to manage competing assignments and deadlines while coordinating work with multiple departments and stakeholders.
Ability to communicate diplomatically and effectively with elected officials, City management, employees, and the public.
Ability to exercise judgment, initiative, confidentiality, professionalism, and tact in sensitive matters.
Ability to interpret and apply applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and administrative requirements.
Ability to establish productive working relationships and use common office, research, and project tracking technologies.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Class C driver's license may be required depending on assignment.

Nice To Haves

A master's degree in Public Policy or enrollment in an MPA program.
Professional-level experience in a municipal or other public agency environment.
Experience supporting executive management, elected officials, or City Council operations.
Experience preparing staff reports, policy analyses, public communications, or executive correspondence.
Experience coordinating cross-department projects, constituent services, community engagement, or intergovernmental initiatives.
Familiarity with municipal agenda management, strategic planning, budget preparation, and project tracking applications.
Ability to prepare and deliver clear, concise, effective presentations at City Council meetings and other public forums, explain complex issues understandably, and respond confidently and professionally to questions.

Responsibilities

Conduct research and analysis, prepare briefings and correspondence, and assist the City Manager with organizational priorities, policy issues, and executive-level assignments.
Assist with management of the waste franchise agreement and state compliance related to SB 1383 and related matters.
Assist with preparing and reviewing City Council agenda materials, staff reports, resolutions, presentations, and supporting documents; track Council direction and departmental follow-up.
Assist with planning, organizing, and monitoring special projects, including the annual Strategic Plan; establish schedules, track deliverables, and report progress and recommendations.
Research and respond to resident, business, and community organization inquiries; coordinate with departments on complex or sensitive concerns and ensure timely follow-through.
Lead or assist public communications, including the City Manager newsletter, website updates, social media posts, public notices, press releases, and presentations.
Assist with community engagement and public workshops, and develop outreach efforts, including community events, to communicate City programs and priorities.
Facilitate communication and problem solving across City departments; coordinate assignments, information requests including Public Records Act requests, operational improvements, and cross-functional activities.
Support coordination and communication with regional, county, state, and federal agencies, legislative offices, neighboring jurisdictions, community partners, and professional organizations.
Analyze policies, legislative developments, service delivery issues, and administrative processes; develop recommendations and assist with tracking organizational goals, performance measures, and strategic initiatives.
Perform budget, contract, grant, and operational analyses, including preparing the annual budget for the City Manager’s Office and City Council.
Prepare management reports; manage contracts and grants related to SB 1383; complete invoices and tracking; coordinate assigned committee or meeting activities; and support implementation of approved recommendations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.