Senior Management Analyst (U) Grants Division

Why Join Team SB

Are you ready to elevate your career and take on a leadership role that drives meaningful impact in our community

The City of San Bernardinos Finance Department is seeking a skilled and motivated professional to join the Grants Division as a Senior Management Analyst (U)!

About the City:
As a future member of our team youll be joining a city with deep roots cultural diversity and exciting momentum. Located in the heart of Southern Californias Inland Empire San Bernardino is the county seat and largest city in San Bernardino County home to more than 222000 residents. Its rich history shaped by Native American Mexican and Spanish influences continues to inspire the citys evolving identity.

San Bernardino offers access to major transit corridors natural beauty and a wide range of housing and lifestyle options. Its a place where public service careers are supported by a strong sense of community and purpose and where motivated professionals can grow contribute and be part of something meaningful.

About the Position:
The City of San Bernardino is seeking an experienced financial and management professional to support the Finance Departments Grants Division. The Senior Management Analyst (U) analyzes and monitors City and departmental revenues and expenditures supports grant administration and provides budget and financial analysis for City programs.

This position conducts complex research prepares reports and recommendations and helps develop and monitor policies and procedures. The Senior Management Analyst may also lead projects and supervise professional technical or clerical staff as assigned.

This is an unclassified at-will position and is not subject to a probationary period. The incumbent does not hold regular classified status and may be removed without appeal or hearing rights consistent with applicable City rules.

What Youll Be Doing Here

The Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate is an experienced analytical professional with a strong background in municipal finance budgeting and management analysis. They can interpret complex financial information explain it clearly to different audiences and develop practical recommendations. The successful candidate is organized exercises sound judgment communicates effectively and can manage sensitive assignments while building productive relationships across departments and with outside partners.

Key Attributes Include:

• Analyze financial operational staffing and organizational issues develop recommendations and monitor results.

• Track and analyze revenues expenditures budgets and contracted services related to City programs.

• Assist with grant management and administration including financial reports and supporting materials.

• Coordinate preparation and monitoring of departmental budgets and report on budget performance.

• Prepare and present financial reports staff reports statistical tables charts and other materials.

• Research and help implement policies procedures projects and programs.

• Provide technical guidance training and presentations on operational policies and procedures.

• Supervise train and evaluate assigned staff.

• Coordinate special projects meetings and activities with City departments and outside agencies.

A Day in the Life Consists of:
As Senior Management Analyst (U) in the Grants Division youll analyze grant-related revenues and expenditures monitor budgets and prepare financial reports and recommendations. Youll work with City departments and outside agencies to support grant administration research complex issues and help develop or improve policies and procedures. Your work helps City leaders make informed financial decisions and supports effective management of grant-funded programs.

For more information on this position to view the Senior Management Analyst (U) job description.

What You Need to Qualify

Education and Experience:
Bachelors Degree in Finance Public or Business Administration or a closely related field; and at least five (5) years of progressively responsible management and budget experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.

Licenses Certifications and Equipment:
A valid State drivers license is required.

Knowledge of:
Principles practices and methods of public administration municipal finance accounting and budget.
Principles practices and methods of purchasing contracting and maintenance of public records.
Federal state and local laws regulations and court decisions applicable to assigned areas of responsibility.
Organization and functions of an elected City Council and other appointed boards and commissions.
Research methods and analysis techniques.
Principles and practices of sound business communication including social media.
Principles and practices of effective management and supervision.
City administrative policies and procedures applicable to processing budget fiscal and purchasing documents and maintenance of public records.

Skill in:
Explaining technical financial projections analyses budgeting and accounting problems in a simple non-technical language.
Defining complex management fiscal budget master planning and strategic planning issues performing difficult analysis and research evaluating alternatives and developing sound conclusions and recommendations.
Understanding interpreting explaining and applying federal state and local policy law regulations and court decisions applicable to areas of responsibility.
Presenting proposals and recommendations clearly logically and persuasively in public meetings.
Representing the City effectively in negotiations and other dealings on a variety of difficult complex sensitive and confidential issues.
Preparing clear concise and comprehensive reports correspondence and other documents appropriate to the audience.
Communicating effectively orally and in writing.
Presenting conclusions and recommendations clearly and logically.
Maintaining files records and documentation.
Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.

Recruitment Timeline

This recruitment will close on Sunday November 29 2026 at 11:59 PM or until a sufficient number of applications have been received.

**All dates are subject to change at the discretion of Human Resources**

How to Apply and What to Expect Next

All applicants are required to submit an online application through the Citys official website at . This recruitment will remain open until November 29 2026 at 11:59 PM or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Applications must be fully completed and clearly demonstrate that the minimum qualifications for the position are met. All information provided is subject to review investigation and verification. While resumes may be uploaded as supplemental documentation they will not be accepted in place of a fully completed City application.

Following the initial screening the most qualified candidates whose backgrounds best match the needs of the City will be invited to continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement. Candidates will remain under consideration until a final selection is made and an offer is accepted. The City of San Bernardino reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time and may determine that none of the applicants including those who meet the minimum qualifications are suitable for the position.

Pre-Employment Process may include but is not limited to:

• Application Review
• Oral Exam
• Background Investigation with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
• Pre-employment Medical Exam including drug test.
• Employment/Professional Reference Check.

E-Verify Participation:

T he City of San Bernardino participates in the E-Verify compliance with federal law all employers are required to verify the identity and employment eligibility of individuals hired to work in the United States.

Accordingly the City will provide information from each new employees Form I-9 to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm authorization to work in the United States.

For more information about E-Verify please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website at

Disclaimers:

The City of San Bernardino is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City follows a nepotism policy which may impact hiring decisions if an applicant has relatives currently employed by the City.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) the City provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Each request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department directly at .

This bulletin is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract expressed or implied. Its contents may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice.

For questions regarding this recruitment contact Stephanie Rivera at . Additional information is available at .

Required Experience:

Senior IC