Senior Management Analyst (Economic Development)

City of El Segundo • El Segundo, CA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The City is seeking a strategic, proactive, and collaborative Senior Management Analyst to support the City's Economic Development Program, including business attraction, retention and expansion, and hospitality and tourism initiatives that strengthen the local economy and enhance community vitality. This position conducts economic research, develops and implements programs and strategies, coordinates special projects and events, and collaborates with businesses, developers, and community stakeholders to advance the City's economic development goals. The ideal candidate is an analytical problem-solver with exceptional project management and communication skills, a strong ability to build productive relationships with a wide range of public and private partners, and a demonstrated ability to identify opportunities, manage competing priorities, and deliver results. This recruitment process is open and may close at any time. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review of applications will be completed on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Applications received after September 15, 2026, may not be considered. Under general supervision, provides and coordinates professional administrative, analytical and/or financial management support to department, grant or contract operations and/or programs. A resume and compelling cover letter addressing your experience in an Economic Development Program, including business attraction, retention and expansion, and hospitality and tourism initiatives that strengthen the local economy and enhance community vitality must be submitted with your online application to be considered complete. Applicants appearing best qualified based upon a review of the application and responses to supplemental questions will be invited to participate in the testing process.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible administrative/management experience, including one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field is required.
• Valid and appropriate California driver's license and acceptable driving record are required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an Economic Development Program, including business attraction, retention and expansion, and hospitality and tourism initiatives that strengthen the local economy and enhance community vitality.
• Analytical problem-solver with exceptional project management and communication skills.
• Strong ability to build productive relationships with a wide range of public and private partners.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities, manage competing priorities, and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and facilitates administrative and/or management functions including accounting, purchasing, payroll and related activities for a department, program, grant or contract; administers designated contract or grant-funded program activities; assesses and evaluates departmental organization, budget, staffing and management practices; participates in the development of department goals and objectives.
• Performs complex financial management services for a City department, grant, contract and/or program; participates in budget development and preparation; monitors and analyzes budget related activities; identifies trends and practices.
• Coordinates activities among City departments, agencies, and organizations; serves as point of contact for county, state and federal grant administrators; ensures appropriate tracking, accounting, and reporting requirements are met for grants; participates in internal and external audits; prepares grant related proposals, reports, and records.
• Conducts research and statistical analyses; prepares and presents reports of findings and recommendations; prepares correspondence, policies, procedures, handbooks, manuals, rules and regulations, resolutions or publications relating to administration, finance, staffing and/or operations.
• Provides administrative and management assistance to department executives, management, other City personnel regarding administrative, fiscal or operational issues, collective bargaining, and other policies and procedures.
• Provides professional-level staff support to departmental committees, boards and other groups, including coordinating meeting schedules and agendas, facilitating meetings, etc.; represents the department at meetings and commits the department to a course of action; may coordinate and facilitate City-wide functions and events; represents the Department with external agencies, organizations and professional groups.
• Responds to inquiries from other City employees and the public regarding department management, administration and/or operations; provides public and media relations for programs and advisory committees, including developing and producing promotional and information materials.
• Resolves discrepancies or procedural problems and responds to program administration and/or delivery questions ensuring necessary follow-up occurs; assists with, provides input and monitors Department records for operational and budget development and accountability.
• Recruits, hires, schedules, assigns, monitors and evaluates staff; provides for and/or conducts staff development; establishes work methods and standards; initiates corrective and/or disciplinary action and responds to grievances and complaints according to established personnel policies and procedures and in consultation with Human Resources.

What This Job Offers

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