Senior Management Analyst / Management Analyst (Budget)

City of Palo Alto•Palo Alto, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Organization The City of Palo Alto is located in the heart of Silicon Valley and home to global technology and business leaders, startups, Stanford University, and a highly educated and engaged constituency. The City is committed to cultivating a creative and progressive economy and is actively engaged in making a difference both locally and globally. Working at the City, you will join a culture that strives for excellence and encourages leadership, new ideas, and creative solutions. The Position As part of the City of Palo Alto Office of Management and Budget (OMB) group, you will work alongside a highly collaborative team that reinforces City initiatives by acting as the central resource for financial and organizational strategy. The OMB team is responsible for developing annual Operating and Capital budgets, informing long-range financial planning, and providing analytical support to special projects. State and national organizations consistently recognize OMB with awards of excellence in budget development and public communications. We seek to hire positive, agile professionals who are responsible for a high degree of independence and program oversight and will help maintain these standards of excellence. In OMB, we encourage team members to take on new challenges that facilitate professional development. In these positions, you'll have the opportunity to work with stakeholders to propose strategies that balance financial resources with the City Council and constituency's policies, goals, and priorities. You will perform financial analysis requiring considerable technical skills, prepare key financial reports, develop and monitor budgets, and support special projects. Success in these roles requires sound judgment, critical thinking, discretion, and the ability to work collaboratively with workgroups across the organization. Knowledge of financial functions and excellent written and oral communication skills are essential to succeed in these positions. Ideal Candidates will possess the following attributes: Data compilation and analysis skills, including financial modeling, budget development and tracking, and long-term financial planning. Exceptional relationship-building skills to work effectively with individuals at all levels of responsibility and authority. Adaptable and resourceful in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Ability to work effectively under pressure and organize workflow to deliver high-quality products within established deadlines. Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to identify and effectively communicate analytical insights. Team player with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, curiosity, and humility. Self-starter: can take even the smallest project and run with it to successful completion.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a related field
Five years of professional experience in public or business administration, public affairs, or a related field
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Three years of professional experience in public or business administration, public affairs, or a related field
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Data compilation and analysis skills, including financial modeling, budget development and tracking, and long-term financial planning.
Exceptional relationship-building skills to work effectively with individuals at all levels of responsibility and authority.
Adaptable and resourceful in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and organize workflow to deliver high-quality products within established deadlines.
Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to identify and effectively communicate analytical insights.
Team player with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, curiosity, and humility.
Self-starter: can take even the smallest project and run with it to successful completion.
Knowledge of financial functions and excellent written and oral communication skills are essential to succeed in these positions.

Nice To Haves

Postgraduate coursework or a Master's Degree is preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise and mentor Management Analyst staff to prioritize and assign work, conduct performance evaluations, ensure staff are trained, and make hiring, termination and disciplinary recommendations.
Perform financial and administrative analysis for assigned department programs, services, and activities; prepare technical reports that present and interpret data.
Play a significant role in the annual, mid-year, and year-end budget processes by evaluating the City's overall financial status.
Gather, consolidate, and analyze data to identify trends, drivers, budget versus actual, and use this data to evaluate and make recommendations for department funding requests and other budget adjustments.
Act as lead for special studies and projects that are more high level and complex in nature.
Serve as a resource for staff regarding budget procedures, guidance, and informational or technical inquiries.
Participate in budget presentations and meetings with Executive Staff, Finance Committee, City Council, and other internal/external audiences.
Analyze, monitor, and prepare budgets for assigned departments and funds.
Gather, consolidate, and analyze data to identify trends, drivers, budget versus actual, and recommend budget adjustments under direction from supervising staff.
Provide professional level staff reports and preliminary analysis of routine policies involving organization, procedures, finance and/or services.
Act as lead for special studies and projects, including establishing and monitoring timelines, monitoring budgets, preparing related reports, and performing other related duties.