Senior Administrative Analyst

US: Tryfacta•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Tryfacta is seeking a Senior Administrative Analyst for a temporary contract assignment with its client in Los Angeles, California. The assignment is for up to six months and follows a 9/80 hybrid schedule: onsite Monday and Tuesday, 7:00 AM to 4:45 PM, with every other Friday off. Approximately 50% of work time involves driving to Metropolitan Water District facilities throughout Southern California. The position focuses on establishing and maintaining pre-disaster emergency response partnerships with client member agencies and county, state, and national emergency management partners. It also maintains mutual aid and assistance relationships with the California Utilities Emergency Association (CUEA) and the California Water/Wastewater Response Network (Cal WARN), and designs and coordinates emergency response exercises for Metropolitan Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs), Incident Command Posts (ICPs), employees, member agencies, and other organizations. The Senior Administrative Analyst conducts research and analysis, evaluates programs, prepares reports and presentations, manages projects, and supports contracts and budgets. The role also coordinates emergency preparedness training and outreach, monitors relevant regulatory and legislative developments, and provides technical guidance and day-to-day coordination for assigned projects. A valid California Class C driver's license and defensive driving training are required. Applicants must have U.S. work authorization that does not require current or future visa sponsorship.

Requirements

At least three years of experience working in government emergency management.
Six years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, or four years of relevant experience and a related master's degree.
Six years of experience in outreach, training, and creating emergency design exercises, including tabletop and functional exercises; three of those years must be in government emergency management.
Experience with tabletop, functional, and full-scale emergency exercises.
Completion of FEMA courses IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800.
Valid California Class C driver's license that permits driving as part of the job.
Completion of defensive driving training is required for the position.
Knowledge of business management and analysis, project management, budgeting or finance, financial tracking systems, contract development and administration, relevant laws and regulations, and current office technology.
Ability to analyze and resolve complex budgetary, procedural, and organizational issues; manage projects; research and compile data; prepare correspondence and reports; administer contracts; monitor budgets; use applicable software; deliver presentations; organize and prioritize work; exercise independent judgment; problem-solve and multitask; communicate effectively; maintain working relationships; work independently and in teams; lead and train; and operate office equipment and computer applications.
Work authorization that does not now or in the future require employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience in utility emergency management.
Bachelor's or higher degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, or Political Science.
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) certification from IAEM, or a similar certification from the California Emergency Services Association (CESA).
Completion of ICS-300 and ICS-400 courses.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain emergency preparedness partnerships with local, county, state, national, and utility emergency management agencies.
Coordinate mutual aid and emergency assistance programs to support disaster response and recovery operations.
Design, plan, facilitate, and evaluate tabletop, functional, full-scale, EOC, ICP, and DEEP emergency response exercises.
Coordinate emergency preparedness training and outreach for employees and partner organizations.
Conduct complex research, analysis, and program evaluations; prepare reports, recommendations, and management presentations.
Plan, organize, and manage projects, including scope, schedule, budget, quality control, and performance monitoring.
Develop scopes of work, specifications, solicitations, and contracts; participate in proposal evaluations and contract administration.
Analyze operational, financial, statistical, and program data to identify trends and support strategic decision-making.
Prepare studies, procedures, manuals, training materials, and other technical documentation.
Monitor regulatory and legislative developments and assess potential organizational impacts.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support emergency management planning and response readiness.
Provide leadership, technical guidance, and day-to-day coordination for assigned projects and activities.
Travel to facilities throughout Southern California, averaging approximately 50% of work time.
Perform other related duties as assigned.