Management Analyst

Management Analyst

The Cosumnes Community Services District ("District") is seeking to hire a full-time Management Analyst in the Parks and Recreation Department / Administration Division to join our team. The ideal candidate for this position will be someone with an interest in parks and recreation administration, park development, and public sector operations. They will possess the following attributes and skills:

• Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders and coordinating administrative processes
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience supporting park development, capital improvement projects, park maintenance, or recreation administration
• Experience with grant administration, including research, application, compliance, and reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Experience with procurement processes, including competitive bidding and contract administration
• Experience with revenue tracking, billing, and financial recordkeeping
• Proficiency with Workday or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems

Under general direction performs professional analytical work in administrative support of departmental projects and programs including but not limited to organization, operation, planning and development, policies and procedures, budget preparation and monitoring, revenue and expenditure accounting, financial reporting and auditing, contract and grant management, and other assignments supporting the goals and objectives of the assigned department.

This position is used throughout the District and may be assigned to the Parks and Recreation, Office of the General Manager, or Fire Departments. Functions and responsibilities expected to be performed may vary by department and area of assignment.

The salary range for the Management Analyst classification is between $7,145.00 - $10,053.00 monthly. The District typically appoints new employees at step 1 of the salary range. Consideration for an appointment higher than step 1 will be based on experience, education, or the need for unique skills or knowledge and shall be no more than mid-point of the salary range.

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may be considered qualifying at the sole discretion of the District. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

• Education and Training: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, accounting, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years of full time work including program and policy development and management, financial accounting and/or budget development; experience with the business/administrative operations of a Special District or other municipality is desirable.

Knowledge of:

• Financial accounting practices and principles, budgetary systems and procedures, organization and administration, statistics and quantitative analytic techniques;
• Laws, regulations and reporting requirements pertaining to municipal finance and budgeting or other assigned specialized areas;
• Principles and techniques of supervision, training, discipline, and performance evaluation;
• Principles of community relations and good customer service;
• Computer database and accounting programs, and word processing in currently used programs such as Word, Excel, Microsoft Dynamics and PowerPoint;
• Basic operation of automated office machines including calculator, computer, keyboard, printers and other peripherals, copier, and fax machine;
• Basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; calculation of decimals, ratios, percentages and fractions.

Ability to:

• Analyze and use independent judgment in municipal administrative operations, financial and budgetary accounting practices and functions;
• Write, edit, review and present clear and concise financial and statistical reports adhering to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style; make accurate revenue and expenditure forecasts;
• Apply administrative and technical knowledge to assure compliance with contracts and grants;
• Manage, plan, assign, review and assess the work of a diverse staff in the accomplishment of multiple projects;
• Effectively and tactfully communicate both orally and in writing with outside agencies and organizations, independent contractors, vendors, CSD personnel and the public;
• Comprehend and correctly use a variety of informational documents, including reports, time sheets, procedure manuals, financial analysis and staff initiated reports;
• Proficiently operate computer programs such as those in Microsoft Office Suite;
• Comprehend and correctly use a variety of informational documents such as, but not limited to, time sheets, blue prints, safety manuals, instruction manuals, personnel handbook, policies and procedures.

Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting at desk and in meetings for long periods of time; occasionally reaching and twisting to reach equipment surrounding desk; occasional walking, standing, bending, stooping, and squatting; occasional pushing, pulling or lifting up to twenty (20) pounds;

Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent computer use; occasional color and depth vision;

Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding and reaching; frequent operation of office equipment, clerical and financial calculation instruments;

Hearing/Talking : frequent hearing and talking in person and on the phone;

Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision making and concentration, frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasionally works alone;

Typical Working Conditions Work is typically performed in an indoor office environment. Occasional work is performed outside in various types of weather; Incumbents may be exposed to noise, moisture, dust, vibrations, heat and cold. Work may require travel to and from off-site locations throughout the District.

The process:

• Application Review (Pass/Fail): All applicants must complete and submit an application by the final filing deadline. Applications will be reviewed for possession of minimum qualifications and evaluated according to the essential functions of the job and other needs of the position.
• Supplemental Questions: The supplemental questions are considered a part of the application process. All required questions must be completed before the application can be submitted. The supplemental questions will be used to evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of the applicant's education, training, and experience. Depending on the size of the applicant pool, the supplemental questions may be used as a part of the supplemental screening.
• Supplemental Screening: The District will review the responses to the supplemental questions of all candidates meeting the minimum qualifications. The most competitive candidates in the applicant pool will be selected to continue in the selection process.

Oral Panel Interview - All candidates who pass the application review will be invited to participate in an oral panel interview. The first round of interviews will be on Monday August 24, 2026. Notification: Candidates will be notified of their status after completing the each selection process. Final Interview - Candidates who pass the first interview panel may be invited to a final interview. The final round of interviews will be on Monday, August 31, 2026. Conditional Offer: Candidates selected from the process receive a conditional offer of employment contingent upon the successful completion of the following:

• Reference Check: verification of work performance and employment history
• Background Check: A State of California, Department of Justice criminal background check; Upon successful completion of the background check, candidates must complete the following before final appointment:
• Medical: A clear medical physical and drug screening will be required.
• Work Eligibility: The District participates in E-Verify to confirm authorization to work in the US.

Failure to meet these pre-employment requirements will be grounds for withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment. Probationary Period: A probationary period of one (1) year is the final phase of the selection process. Benefits For Full-Time Employees:

• Full-time employees receive generous medical, dental, life, disability, and vision benefits.
• The District participates in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). New members in the CalPERS system will receive a retirement formula of 2% at 62. Applicants who meet the CalPERS requirements for a "classic member" will receive a retirement formula of 2% at 55.
• All employees of the District participate in the Medicare portion of Social Security.
• Full-time employees receive generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave allowances.

Right-To-Work Verification Documentation verifying the candidate's legal right to work in the United States will be required and shall be presented upon hire.

About the Cosumnes Community Services District The Cosumnes Community Services District serves an estimated 221,000 south Sacramento County residents in a 157-square-mile area. Its award-winning parks and recreation services – including the operation of more than