Management Analyst

Description

TITLE: Management Analyst

SALARY: $73,745 101,658

FLSA STATUS: Exempt DEPARTMENT: Capital Projects POSTING DATES: October 9, 2026 November 8, 2026 ABOUT SGVCOG

The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) is a regional government planning agency that aims to maximize the quality of life in the San Gabriel Valley. As a joint powers authority, the SGVCOG represents 31 incorporated cities and incorporated communities within Los Angeles County Supervisorial Districts 1 and 5. This position will work with the Capital Projects department supporting project management.

The SGVCOG is in the San Gabriel Valley of Southern California. Applicants considered for this role must currently live in Southern California or be willing to relocate. The agency does not contribute to relocation or commute costs.

THE POSITION

The SGVCOG is seeking to fill one full-time position as Management Analyst in Capital Projects.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Role of Capital Projects Analyst : The role of the Capital Projects Analyst is to provide critical day-to-day project management support and administrative support for the project management team. As a result, duties will be dynamic and high demand as emergency situations occur outside regular day-to-day project management. Responsibilities will include (but not limited to) report writing, meeting coordination, external communications, budget tracking and Committee management.
• Report Writing : The Capital Projects Analyst writes reports/descriptions, with support from Project Managers, on assigned projects starting with a technical baseline and ability to adapt for a less technical audience (Capital Projects and Construction Committee, Governing Board, etc.). Reports may include providing information in the following areas:
  • Project updates for the Capital Projects and Construction Committee.
  • Project reports on contract amendment reports on assigned projects.
  • Grant report writing on assigned projects.
  • Project update information for invoices.
  • Project descriptions for project insurance.
• Project Budget Tracking : The Capital Projects Analyst shall assist on project budget tracking, including coordinating with the Finance department and grantors.
• Meeting Coordination : The Capital Projects Analyst will be responsible for acting as meeting coordinator for the project management team. Meeting coordination shall include scheduling meetings, preparing detailed meeting minutes. The Capital Projects Analyst will also attend meetings on behalf of Project Managers, including providing project briefing information when needed.
• Vendor/Consultant Management: The Capital Projects Analyst will assist with vendor/consultant management in relation to assigned capital projects. Duties will include verifying vendor/consultant charges against contracts/task orders, and other general project management support for vendors/consultants.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, economics, or a related field.
• At least one year of professional experience in administrative analysis and research, policy development and/or fiscal administration, including budget or management responsibilities; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Or

• Graduation from an accredited associate degree program with major coursework in public administration, business administration, economics, or a related field.
• At least three years of professional experience in administrative analysis and research, policy development and/or fiscal administration, including budget or management responsibilities; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge Of

• Practices and procedures for budgeting, purchasing, and maintaining public records.
• Modern tracking, communication, project management, and research software.
• Best practices of public sector practices and administration.
• Professional communication best practices.
• Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work.

Ability To

• Work with limited supervision.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritize and organize workflow to deliver high-quality products within established deadlines.
• Review work products for quality and validity.
• Demonstrated proficiency with report writing and presentation development.
• Encourage and facilitate cooperation.
• Research and analyze legislation and evaluate its impact.
• Communicate orally and in writing on administrative and technical topics.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with at all levels of responsibility and authority, and a variety of constituent groups including management, agencies, and vendors.
• Exercise sound judgment in applying appropriate policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate creative problem solving and commercial awareness.
• Reliably deliver timely, high quality, and consistent work product.
• Manage multiple priorities and quickly adapt to changing priorities in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Work occasional weekends or evening to support community events and meetings.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for this position will be adept in juggling multiple priorities and bring a high-level of organization to the department. This individual will be an excellent writer and communicator, a strong collaborator, able and willing to take initiative where necessary. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be customer service oriented and welcomes challenging work. The competencies desired for a successful incumbent is something who displays initiative, critical thinking, ownership, and accountability, learning agility, organizational systems thinking, political and organizational savvy, professional integrity and ethics, strategic thinking and perspective and results driven.

Supplemental Information

LICENSES

Driving is essential to this role. The incumbent will regularly visit project sites and attend field meetings.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. The employee is frequently required to lift 25 pounds unaided. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, use of both eyes, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this class, the employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information, and documents; analyzes and solves problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observes and interprets people and situations; learns and applies new information and skills; performs highly detailed work; deals with changing deadlines, constant interruptions, and multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public.

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

The SGVCOG is seeking to fill one position in this recruitment. This position will close on November 8, 2026 . A minimum of two oral interviews will be conducted. First interviews will take place in or around the week of December 7, 2026 . Those selected to interview will be contacted by Human Resources. Professional references will be requested from interviewed candidates. Employment at SGVCOG is contingent upon a successful background check.

SALARY: $73,745 101,658

* The starting salary is determined by years of relevant working experience, educational and training background; usually will not exceed the mid-point of the range.

The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment & Housing Act (FEHA), if accommodations are necessary to perform the essential functions of the position, or to participate in any portion of the selection process, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io within three (3) calendar days of the final filing date for the recruitment.

Benefits

HEALTH BENEFITS: The SGVCOG offers a cafeteria-style health plan. The agency contributes a flat rate towards the total cost of medical, dental, and vision plans. Medical plans are available through CalPERS and Dental/Vision plans are available through Principal Insurance. Health benefits are offered to full-time employees and their eligible dependents, and eligible part-time employees. The monthly agency contribution towards medical benefits is equal to the current cost of Kaiser plans. Human Resources can provide these rates. Employee's who opt out of agency benefits are eligible for a monthly taxable stipend of $400; proof of medical coverage is required.

RETIREMENT BENEFITS: The SGVCOG participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). PEPRA members require contributions at a rate determined by CalPERS. Effective January 1, 2013, the retirement formulas are 2% at 55 for Classic Members and 2% at 62 for New Members as defined by PEPRA. Employees are responsible for paying the employee portion of the CalPERS retirement contribution.

SGVCOG employees do not contribute to Social Security benefits. The SGVCOG offers an optional employee-sponsored 457 deferred compensation retirement account.

OTHER BENEFITS

LIFE INSURANCE: An agency-sponsored life insurance benefit is available; equal to one year of the employee's annual salary.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (FSA): Optional, employee-sponsored deferred compensation FSA accounts are available through Paychex. Funds contributed to these accounts are used for medical and childcare costs. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 per year is offered for qualified courses after one year of employment. FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES: Full-time exempt employees are expected to work a minimum of 40 hours per week. Exempt employees may request a flexible work schedule. Available schedules are:

• 5/40 - standard, 5 days/40 hours per week
• 9/80 - 9 days/80 hours worked per 2 weeks, every other Friday off
• 4/10 - 4 days per week/10 hours per day, every Friday off

PAID TIME OFF

VACATION TIME: For the first five years of employment, full-time employees accrue 120 annual vacation hours. Part-time employees do not earn vacation time.

SICK TIME: Full-time employees earn 80 annual sick hours. Part-time employees earn one hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked. HOLIDAYS: The SGVCOG provides full-time employees with 12 annual paid holidays (96 hours). Part-time employee holiday hours are unpaid.

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