Business Manager

Salary: $77,910.30 - $116,865.58 Annually
Location : 100 W HOUSTON ST, SAN ANTONIO, 78205, TX
Job Type: 4A Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-01024
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
Closing Date: 6/22/2026 11:59 PM Central
Grant Funded: No
FLSA Status: Exempt


Job Summary
Under general direction, manages business analysis projects and activities between various divisions, departments and/or public agencies. Oversees project coordination, documentation, and stakeholder communication. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.
This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Work Location
100 W Houston, San Antonio, TX 78205

Work Hours
7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Essential Job Functions

• Develops, manages, and oversees business analysis projects.
• Oversees data analysis and reports and recommends improvements and programs based on performance metrics data.
• Directs and implements process improvements for existing programs and implements new programs based on performance metrics analysis.
• Prepares and delivers presentations on programs and projects.
• Manages and oversees data collection, analysis, and interpretation of data to provide support to department leadership and strategic planning efforts.
• Manages strategic alignment to ensure department goals and objectives are met, providing expertise and guidance to team members.
• Assists, prepares, monitors, and evaluates the annual departmental and/or divisional budget.
• Manages and coordinates projects between divisions within the department.
• Coordinates meetings and workshops to facilitate effective communication and collaboration between divisions, departments, and other stakeholders.
• Monitors project documentation, including business requirements, process flows, and meeting minutes.
• Manages and delivers communication regarding status and timelines associated with current and planned projects with departments and/or stakeholders.
• Identifies opportunities for improving business processes and methodologies.
• Interviews, selects, supervises, develops, evaluates, counsels, and if necessary, disciplines personnel according to established COSA policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years' experience of business or project analysis, implementation or coordination
• One (1) year of supervisory or lead experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading the technical implementation, administration, and daily GIS integrations of OpenGov (Cartegraph), including system configuration, user security management, asset/work order setup, and development of data structures and outputs to support citywide infrastructure programs such as the 5-year IMP.
• Experience coordinating cross-departmental strategy by conducting workflow-optimization meetings, managing schedules with leadership, and collaborating with division and program project managers to integrate 311/CRM and asset-related data into a unified OpenGov (Cartegraph) platform.
• Experience providing supervisory leadership, including staff direction, constructive feedback, quality assurance reviews, and validation of project scope and asset records.
• Experience performing data modeling and analysis for built assets and offering technical expertise in ESRI ArcGIS, geodatabases, and model scripting.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of management study principles, project management methods, and data analysis
• Knowledge of computer software and hardware applications
• Knowledge of budget and accounting principles
• Knowledge of general statistical and quantitative methods
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management
• Ability to analyze and recommend solutions to management and organizational problems
• Ability to assist in the preparation of budgets and accounting systems
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic computer equipment
• Ability to develop and implement innovations towards improving the department's operations and delivery of services
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Ability to supervise, evaluate, and monitor performance in accordance with City policies and procedures
• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate new programs
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position with or without accommodations
• Ability to work primarily in an office environment

Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information
The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is View phone number on click.appcast.io and our fax number is View phone number on click.appcast.io.
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Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02


Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03


Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04


What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

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How many years of experience do you have in business or project analysis, implementation or coordination?

• None
• Less than one year
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How many years of supervisory or lead experience do you have?

• None
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• 5 years +

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How many employees have you supervised at one time?

• None
• 10 or less
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• 50 or more

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Please rate your level of expertise with OpenGov (Cartegraph):

• None
• Limited Experience
• Intermediate Experience
• Advanced Experience
• Expert Experience

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How many years of experience do you have with OpenGov (Cartegraph)?

• None
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How many years of experience do you have leading the technical implementation, administration, and daily GIS integrations of OpenGov (Cartegraph), to include system configuration, user security management, asset/work order setup, and development of data structures?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
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How many years of experience do you have coordinating cross-departmental strategies by conducting workflow-optimization meetings, managing schedules, and collaborating with leadership to integrate 311/CRM and asset-related data into a unified OpenGov (Cartegraph) platform?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
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How many years of experience do you have providing staff direction, constructive feedback, quality assurance reviews, and validating project scope and asset records?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
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Please rate your level of expertise with ESRI GIS:

• None
• Limited Experience
• Intermediate Experience
• Advanced Experience
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How many years of experience do you have with ESRI GIS?

• None
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15


Please select the response that best reflects the strength of your verbal communication skills:

• Communicate most effectively when discussing strategic data, technical details, or high level analytics that guide decision making
• Deliver structured presentations with significant preparation, primarily on well defined or data driven topics
• Proficient communicator in executive and cross functional settings, though I am most confident when the subject matter is within my technical or strategic expertise
• Skilled communicator who can present confidently with minimal preparation, respond fluidly to complex questions, and articulate clear, compelling messages to senior audiences
• Communicate most effectively in high impact leadership settings, such as influencing stakeholders, navigating complex organizational conversations, driving alignment, or presenting a clear vision with confidence and authority
• None of the above

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What specific projects or tasks have you been involved in the past that would best suit you for this Business Manager position?(Please provide a minimum of 2 successful projects or task you believe to be relevant)
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I acknowledge that this position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

• I acknowledge

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I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

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