Senior Management Analyst

Senior Management Analyst

Are you a strategic thinker who enjoys solving complex challenges and shaping decisions that make a lasting difference in the community? Join our Public Works team as a Senior Management Analyst and put your expertise to work on high-profile initiatives that influence policies, investments, infrastructure, and the delivery of essential public services.

Why join us?

• Impactful Work : Lead complex, cross-functional projects and provide strategic analysis that helps shape the City's future.
• Professional Growth: Access to continuous learning opportunities and career advancement.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, FSA, retirement plans, and generous paid time off (vacation and sick).
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated and supportive team passionate about public service.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work schedules and a commitment to your well-being; 14 paid holidays plus a floating holiday.

Senior Management Analyst is an advanced journey-level classification in the Management Analyst series, responsible for complex, high-level analytical, policy, strategic planning, project leadership, budget, and asset-management work in support of the Public Works Department. The Senior Management Analyst leads high-profile and sensitive initiatives; develops policy frameworks and strategic recommendations; integrates budget, performance, and asset-management considerations into departmental decision-making; and coordinates efforts across City departments, regional partners, consultants, and community stakeholders. The position provides decision support to the Public Works Director and other senior leaders and prepares materials for executive leadership, City Council, boards, commissions, and public forums. Positions at this level are distinguished by the complexity, visibility, and organizational impact of their assignments, as well as the substantial independence, judgment, and initiative required. The incumbent leads major initiatives from concept through implementation, synthesizes policy, financial, operational, and technical information, and develops practical, well-supported recommendations that advance departmental and City priorities.

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

• Provides high-level analytical and strategic support to the Public Works Director and department leadership in the development of policy, resolution of complex organizational and operational issues, and implementation of City and departmental priorities.
• Leads the development, evaluation, and implementation of department-wide policies, strategies, frameworks, and long-range work plans; evaluates policy alternatives, fiscal and operational impacts, risks, implementation requirements, and anticipated community outcomes.
• Serves as project manager for high-profile, complex, sensitive, or cross-functional Public Works initiatives. Defines scope, governance, schedules, milestones, deliverables, budgets, and communication strategies; coordinates internal and external resources; identifies and manages risks; and reports on progress and outcomes.
• Leads development and continuous improvement of departmental asset-management principles, policies, governance, and decision frameworks for transportation, stormwater, streets, traffic systems, and other public infrastructure. Coordinates service-level objectives, condition and risk information, lifecycle planning, data standards, performance measures, and investment-prioritization criteria.
• Integrates asset-management information and strategic priorities with operating and capital planning, budget development, maintenance strategies, and long-term infrastructure investment decisions.
• Provides analytical support for the City's biennial budget and capital improvement program, including forecasting, scenario analysis, cost and fiscal-impact analysis, development of decision packages, resource-prioritization recommendations, expenditure monitoring, variance analysis, and performance reporting.
• Conducts complex research and data analysis related to programs, budgets, contracts, legislation, regulatory requirements, service levels, operational trends, and emerging issues; prepares clear, concise findings and evidence-based recommendations.
• Develops and evaluates performance measures, dashboards, service-level indicators, and program outcomes; identifies opportunities to improve policy alignment, operational effectiveness, accountability, transparency, and the efficient use of public resources.
• Monitors and analyzes federal, state, regional, and local policy, legislative, regulatory, and funding developments affecting Public Works; coordinates impact assessments, departmental responses, and implementation strategies.
• Prepares Council agenda materials, staff reports, briefing papers, policies, ordinances, resolutions, presentations, public information, and other complex administrative and communications documents.
• Plans and coordinates procurement and contractual services for assigned initiatives, including developing scopes of work, supporting consultant selection, monitoring schedules, budgets, deliverables, compliance, and contractor performance, and evaluating results.
• Represents the department in interdepartmental, regional, interagency, and community meetings, task forces, and public forums; serves as a liaison to partner agencies, utilities, professional organizations, and community stakeholders.
• Plans, coordinates, or supports public engagement for significant Public Works policies, programs, and projects; develops accessible materials, facilitates stakeholder discussions, documents input, and incorporates feedback into recommendations and implementation plans.
• Provides technical guidance and functional leadership to analysts, consultants, and cross-functional project teams; facilitates meetings, workshops, and training to support implementation, shared learning, and continuous improvement.
• May present to City Council, boards and commissions, and other public meetings and represent the City at meetings and events; attends evening and/or weekend meetings and events based on organizational responsibilities and requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical and equity-focused practices in all aspects of work.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those interacted with during work regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, military service, or diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. May provide technical guidance, functional leadership, and coordination to professional, technical, administrative, consultant, and project-team staff assigned to specific initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, public policy, finance, economics, planning, or a related field; supplemented by four (4) years of directly related public-sector experience involving complex policy or management analysis, strategic planning, program or project management, budgeting, organizational analysis, or infrastructure or asset management; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience. Employees must be residents of Washington State. Certifications and Licenses None required. May be required to possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver License and the ability to drive a City-owned vehicle per established policies, procedures, and safety guidelines. Preferred Qualifications Experience in municipal Public Works, utilities, transportation, stormwater, infrastructure, or a closely related governmental operating environment. Experience developing or implementing asset-management policies, governance, service levels, lifecycle planning, performance measures, or risk-based infrastructure investment frameworks. Experience supporting municipal operating or capital budgets, capital improvement programs, long range financial planning, or Washington State Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting System (BARS) requirements. Experience leading high-profile or politically sensitive initiatives and presenting recommendations to executive leadership, elected officials, boards, commissions, or the public. Knowledge of Principles and practices of public administration, municipal government, strategic planning, policy development, organizational analysis, performance measurement, and program evaluation. Public Works functions and the policy, financial, operational, regulatory, and community considerations associated with planning, operating, maintaining, and investing in public infrastructure. Asset-management principles and practices, including governance, levels of service, condition and risk assessment, lifecycle planning, data stewardship, performance measurement, and investment prioritization. Municipal operating and capital budgeting, financial forecasting, cost and fiscal-impact analysis, capital improvement planning, and principles of Washington State public-sector budgeting and accounting. Project and program management methods, including project governance, scope, schedule, budget, risk, stakeholder, change, and performance management. Contract preparation and administration, consultant management, procurement procedures, and grant or external-funding compliance applicable to public-sector work. Methods of qualitative and quantitative research, data analysis, policy analysis, options evaluation, program evaluation, and preparation of evidence-based recommendations. Applicable federal, state, regional, and local laws, regulations, plans, standards, and funding requirements affecting municipal Public Works functions. City Council and public meeting processes, community engagement practices, and methods for communicating complex technical, financial, and policy information to varied audiences. Best practices in government transparency, accountability, equity, records management, confidentiality, and ethical conduct.

Skills and Abilities Analyze and synthesize complex policy, financial, operational, technical, legislative, and community information; identify implications, alternatives, and risks; and develop sound, implementable recommendations. Exercise substantial independent judgment, initiative, discretion, and political awareness while managing high-profile, sensitive, or ambiguous assignments. Lead complex projects and cross-functional teams from concept through implementation; establish priorities, coordinate resources, manage competing demands, and deliver accurate work within established timelines