Senior Management Analyst

City of Palm Desert•Palm Desert, CA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Palm Desert is seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking Senior Management Analyst to lead critical initiatives with City-wide impact. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional who excels at conducting advanced analysis, developing innovative solutions, and guiding programs that support the City’s core business priorities. If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment and driving meaningful operational improvements, we invite you to consider joining our team. Appointment to this position is expected to fall within the salary range of $95,722 to $110,802; however, the final amount will be carefully determined based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, qualifications, and an evaluation of internal equity within the organization. Exceptional candidates with highly relevant experience and credentials may be considered for compensation above the anticipated hiring range. Under general direction, performs advanced professional management, financial, budgetary, policy, legislative, and operational analysis in support of one or more assigned program(s) that have City-wide impact; recommends and administers departmental and programmatic practices and procedures; conducts complex needs analyses, feasibility studies, and evaluations; makes recommendations for improvements and develops implementation plans; fosters cooperative working relationships among City departments and acts as a liaison with the media and various community, public, and regulatory agencies; and performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business or public administration or a related field; AND four (4) years of increasingly responsible administrative, operational, management, and/or financial analysis and/or program management experience, including at least two (2) years of experience equivalent to that of a Management Analyst II in the City of Palm Desert.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
Knowledge of advanced theories, principles, and practices of public and business administration as applied to assigned operations, programs, and projects.
Knowledge of advanced administrative principles and practices related to goal setting, program development, implementation, and evaluation, project management, budget development and administration, and contract administration.
Knowledge of advanced organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis, evaluation, development, and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control principles and practices within areas of expertise.
Knowledge of principles and techniques of conducting analytical studies, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective and technical reports.
Knowledge of public relations techniques.
Knowledge of recent and on-going developments, current literature, and sources of information related to assigned programs, projects, and services.
Knowledge of principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures.
Knowledge of record keeping principles and procedures.
Knowledge of modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.
Knowledge of English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
Knowledge of techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
Knowledge of techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
Ability to interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Ability to provide leadership and technical guidance as a recognized subject matter expert and advisor in assigned areas of responsibility.
Ability to develop goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for assigned programs, projects, and activities.
Ability to develop, implement, and manage large, complex, and multi-disciplinary projects, programs, studies, and initiatives in an independent and cooperative manner, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical and administrative reports.
Ability to coordinate and oversee departmental administrative, budgeting, and fiscal reporting activities.
Ability to plan, organize, and carry out assignments from management staff with minimal direction.
Ability to analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative and technical information and data in an effective manner.
Ability to evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods.
Ability to research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
Ability to plan, organize, schedule, assign, train, review, and evaluate the work of staff.
Ability to effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with the media, governmental agencies, community groups, and various businesses, professional, and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals.
Ability to establish and maintain accurate databases, records, and files.
Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner.
Ability to organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
Ability to effectively use computer systems, software, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
Ability to use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Nice To Haves

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license by the time of appointment may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

Manages large, complex, and multi-disciplinary projects, programs, studies, and initiatives involving a high level of technical complexity, numerous contacts with management and officials both inside and outside of City, and are of high visibility to the City in the area of its core business initiatives; develops work plans consisting of mission, objectives, scope of work, budget, schedules, baseline requirements, and implementation strategies; identifies strategic, project management, and external issues, recommends solutions, and implements solutions to manage risks and issues.
Performs a variety of advanced and complex professional-level organizational, planning, management, operational, financial, and legislative analysis, public information, and community outreach duties in support of projects, programs, and activities.
Develops City-wide standards for assigned projects, programs, and studies including methodology, deliverable templates, and performance measurements; leads planning related to assigned area of responsibility.
Prepares, develops, monitors, and administers operating and capital improvement program (CIP) budgets for assigned programs or departments; prepares preliminary budget estimates; performs financial forecasting and planning; recommends revenue and expenditure adjustments; prepares budget reports for review by management and the Director.
Establishes and maintains internal control procedures and ensures that accounting standards are met.
Prepares, reviews, and approves solicitation documents (e.g., Requests for Proposals, Requests for Quotes, Scopes of Work, and Construction Specifications), manages bid process, and administers contracts and agreements; interprets, applies, and advises staff regarding City procurement processes and policies.
Serves as a liaison and represents the department and City to local businesses, the public, media, various regulatory agencies, community groups, and other agencies; analyzes, interprets, and explains departmental and programmatic policies and procedures to various stakeholders.
Conducts a variety of complex analytical and operational studies by selecting, adapting, and applying appropriate analytical, research, and statistical techniques; evaluates alternatives, makes preliminary and final recommendations, and implements procedural, administrative, and/or operational changes after approval.
Provides consultation to meet user needs including recommending, designing, and coordinating changes to both business practices and specific technology solutions.
Receives, investigates, negotiates, and responds to difficult, controversial, and/or sensitive problems and inquiries in a professional manner; identifies and reports findings and takes necessary corrective action.
Some positions plan, organize, assign, review, and evaluate the work of assigned administrative support staff; train staff in work procedures; evaluate employee performance, counsel employees, and effectively recommend initial disciplinary action; and assist in selection and promotion.