Senior Management Analyst

Senior Management Analyst

To perform highly complex, departmental administrative and analytical work in the areas of budget preparation and administration, fiscal management, grants administration, contracts administration, and special projects and studies; and to perform related work as required. The Senior Management Analyst is the advanced journey level class of the Management Analyst series performing highly complex departmental administrative and analytical work. This position has significant responsibility above the journey level and performs work requiring significant independent judgment. The Senior Management Analyst is distinguished from the next higher class, Principal Management Analyst, in that the latter serves as a first-line supervisor over subordinate analysts and/or other professional staff and the former supervises clerical, secretarial and technical/paraprofessional staff. It is further distinguished from the Fiscal and Management Analyst in that the Fiscal and Management Analyst class is responsible for City-wide administrative and analytical work whereas the Senior Management Analyst is responsible for departmental related work. The current vacancy is in the Department of Animal Services and will be responsible for performing city-wide high level budget and fiscal management work. The position may be exposed to frequent loud animal noises, odors and pet dander. Note, the list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in other departments.

Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of education and/or experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be three years of increasingly responsible related professional experience AND training equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, finance or a related field. A Master's degree is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Knowledge of: principles and practices of public administration, including municipal budget preparation and administration; principles and methods of statistical measurement, cost analysis and fiscal planning; methods and techniques of data collection, analysis, interpretation and report preparation; methods and techniques of statistical and financial analysis; Federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, codes, and regulations related to assignment; principles and practices of public sector contract administration; principles and practices used in grant development and administration; policies and procedures of assigned department; principles and practices of supervision, training and performance evaluation; computer equipment and software applications related to assignment; principles and practices of modern office methods and procedures; English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Ability to: perform a full range of responsible analytical and administrative duties in support of assigned programs, functions and department involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative; on a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; analyze budget and technical reports; interpret and evaluate staff reports; laws, regulations and codes; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; develop and analyze operational and technical policies and procedures; research and analyze problems and prepare recommendations on a variety of issues; interpret, apply and explain pertinent Federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations as well as City and department policies and procedures; work independently and with minimal supervision; work with complete discretion and confidentiality; understand and follow oral and written instructions; prepare, coordinate and monitor the department budget; prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports; prepare, research, negotiate and monitor contracts and agreements; maintain confidentiality of privileged information; keep work related records and prepare reports using a computer; make sound judgments and decisions within established guidelines; organize and implement projects, operations, and activities related to work assignments; manage competing priorities; organize workload to ensure responsibilities are carried out in a timely manner; plan, assign, train and review the work of assigned staff; communicate with and coordinate with the public and other departments; perform the most complex work in area of assignment; establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner. Physical Demands and Working Conditions: On a continuous basis, sit at desk for long periods of time; intermittently walk, stand, bend, squat, twist and reach while retrieving and/or returning files; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone and use a keyboard to communicate through written means, review information and enter/retrieve data; and lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less. See in the normal vision range with or without correction to read typical business documents and computer screens; hear in the normal range with or without correction. Primary work is performed indoors in a carpeted and air-conditioned office environment with fluorescent lighting and moderate noise level. Some movement is required from office to office and there is exposure to the external environment when going to outlying offices and meetings. Work is frequently disrupted by the need to respond to in-person and telephone inquiries.

Recruitment No. 26020606

To be considered, applicants must submit a City Application by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date listed. Candidates whose applications indicate education and experience most directly related to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. All notices will be sent via e-mail. If e-mail address is unavailable, notifications will be sent via standard U.S. mail. Unless otherwise noted, a passing score must be achieved at each step of the selection process in order to have your name placed on the eligibility list for hiring consideration. The examination materials for this recruitment are validated, copyrighted and/or inappropriate for review. The eligibility lists established as a result of this recruitment will be for a duration of six (6) months, unless otherwise extended. The written examination is tentatively scheduled for July 22, 2026.