Senior Management Analyst

Senior Management Analyst

Western Municipal Water District invites your interest in the position of Senior Management Analyst. Join one of the Inland Empire's Top Work Places bringing your exceptional talents to this analyst level position.

Western Water's vision is to integrate the best-in-business processes and business systems while developing a leading-edge workforce that continuously creates greater efficiency and value for our customers. Western Water's values include: Service Excellence, Efficiency, Water Supply Reliability, Fiscal Responsibility and Value, Public Trust, Accountability and Transparency, Environmental Stewardship, Employee Empowerment, and Innovation.

Position Overview: Individuals within the Senior Management Analyst classification can expect to perform highly complex analytical duties in support of Western Water's programs and activities, while implementing special projects. For this assignment, much of the work will be generally focused on imported water issues and Metropolitan Water District of South California (MWD)-related water resources planning, policy analysis, and program review. The incumbent will provide advanced analytical support to help the Western Water executive management team evaluate imported water supply reliability, planning assumptions, program participation, and regional water policy developments affecting cost, supply, and operational decision-making. Western Water's employees are expected to work overtime, weekends, evenings and holidays as required to accommodate Western Water's needs, in addition to responding as a Disaster Emergency Service Worker.

Distinctive Attributes: This advanced-level classification is responsible for performing complex and difficult analytical work, and developing and administering programs in support of department or Western Water's initiatives. Incumbents create specialized reports, and lead special projects. Assignments are typically received in broad form and incumbents are expected to develop applicable techniques. Work may involve direction of staff or consultants. Assignments also frequently address Western Water's and intergovernmental issues, and typically are performed under conditions requiring a high degree of sound independent judgment, initiative, and the need to effectively handle multiple deadlines and changing priorities. This assignment is distinguished by its emphasis on imported water and MWD-related planning and policy issues, including water resource planning, demand forecasting support, program utilization analysis, regional coordination, and preparation of materials for executive leadership and Board consideration. Assignments are typically received in broad form, and incumbents are expected to develop applicable analytical approaches, synthesize technical and policy information, and exercise sound independent judgement.

Examples of Duties:

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs or conducts complex financial management, or administration studies relating to Western Water's imported water portfolio, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) programs and policies, and assigned Water Resources initiatives; identifies issues, determines analytical techniques and statistical and information-gathering processes and obtains necessary information and data for analysis; analyzes alternatives and makes recommendations; discusses findings with management staff and prepares reports of study conclusions; develops implementation plans and assists in implementing policies and procedures.
• Supports an executive management team with responsibilities spanning, Management, Water Resources, Engineering, Finance and Communications by preparing cross-functional analyses, briefing materials, presentations, and recommendations related to imported water planning, programs impacts, policy issues, infrastructure initiatives, financial considerations, and stakeholder communication needs.
• Prepares, reviews, and analyzes reports, technical documents, planning studies, policy materials, and program information related to MWD, the State Water Project, Colorado River supplies, Bay-Delta issues, and other regional water resource matter to determine their operational, financial, and strategic impact on Western Water.
• Recommends actions and assists in developing procedures, analytical frameworks, and workflow improvements to support imported water resource planning, interagency coordination, and effective departmental decision-making.
• Participates and supports budget preparation and administration for assigned programs and projects by preparing cost estimates, developing budget justifications, tracking expenditures, and supporting analysis or imported water-related program costs, participation options, and financial impacts.
• Reviews and evaluates documents, agreements, policy materials, technical memoranda, and supporting records to ensure accuracy, completeness, proper authorization, and conformance with Western Water policies.
• Assists with the development, implementation, communication, and evaluation of programs, projects, systems, and procedures to achieve Western Water's Strategic Priorities.
• Performs complex quantitative and qualitative analyses related to imported water supply availability, reliability, risk, demand trends, forecasting assumptions, program participation, and regional water policy developments, recommends and supports implementation of changes to procedures, programs, or planning approaches.
• Prepares briefing materials, staff reports, presentations, correspondence, and decision-support analyses for executive management on MWD-related Board materials, reports, planning matters, imported water issues, policy developments, and regional water supply conditions.
• Tracks, analyzes, and summarizes developments affecting Western Water's imported water supplies including MWD programs, Integrated Water Resources Plan activities, State Water Project and Colorado River operations, Bay-Delta matters, infrastructure planning efforts, climate, and related regional and statewide initiatives.
• Supports demand and forecasting efforts by compiling, validating, and analyzing current and projected regional demands to inform imported water planning, supply allocation considerations, and long-term resource evaluations.
• Coordinates and facilitates meetings related to water resources planning, imported water issues, and MWD coordination; prepares agendas, background materials, follow-up items, and summary documentation as needed.
• Supports implementation of department strategic priorities, work processes and performance measures, ensuring that they align with Western Water's overarching Strategic Plan.
• The incumbent, while exercising his/her authority, shall abide by and promote Western Water's values and beliefs and adhere to Western Water's ethics policy.
• Trains staff in business processes and understanding Western Water's structure/ methods.
• Facilitates department, Western Water wide, and/or inter-agency meetings.
• Confers with representatives of other agencies, committees and organizations as required by project assignments.
• Represents Western Water effectively with other agencies, organizations and individuals.

Typical Qualifications:

• Maintain awareness of new developments to incorporate into Western Water's programs.
• Perform highly detailed work under changing, intensive deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks.
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
• Interpret results and participates in formulating recommendations for action.
• Adhere to Western Water's personnel rules, policies and labor contract provisions with the ability to exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
• Proper English usage, punctuation, grammar and spelling.
• Provide transparent, high quality and fiscally responsible services, while meeting the needs of Western Water and its customers.
• Interpret and apply pertinent local, State and Federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Administration principles and methods, including goal setting and program development.
• Organization and functions of an elected board of directors, the Brown Act, and governing laws.
• Utilize exceptional customer service and communication skills both verbally and in writing, with the ability to cultivate professional business partnerships and inspire team collaboration.
• Adhere to office procedures including record management policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with Western Water's record retention policy.
• Think creatively and seek alternative solutions in order to produce results that benefit Western Water, its internal and external customers, while clearly articulating options to management and policy makers.
• Use modern office equipment including computer software applications related to the field of work.
• Define and explain key processes and business requirements within the department.
• Make effective and engaging oral presentations clearly, logically, and persuasively.
• Use sound business judgment in applying advanced principles, practices, and methods.
• Utilize successful leadership skills with the ability to inspire and influence with a high level of energy, enthusiasm, and creativity coupled with a positive attitude.
• Highly motivated professional who is a self-starter, resourceful and able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Perform the most complex and difficult duties related to developing statements, reports, and conducting business analyses.

Supplemental Information:

Experience, Education and Licensing/Certification: Any combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, along with the specific licenses/certifications as outlined below:

Education - Experience: Equivalent to Bachelor's degree, preferable in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Environmental Studies, or a related field. Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience. Minimum 5 years of increasingly responsible professional analytical, administrative, program, project, operational, financial, policy, regulatory, or related experience.

Required License/Certification - Desirable Licenses/Certifications: CA Class C Driver's License - Project Management Professional (PMP)

Physical, Mental, and Environmental Requirements: The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical: Employees are regularly required to use repetitive motion for