Senior Management Analyst

Are you an experienced, strategic, and collaborative professional who enjoys managing complex projects and helping move organizational priorities forward? The City of Rancho Cordova is seeking a

Senior Management Analyst

to join the

City Manager's Office !
In this role, you will provide high-level analytical and project management support across a variety of Citywide priorities and special initiatives. You will work closely with executive leadership, City departments, and community partners to support strategic planning, budget development, contracts, internal communications, and other projects that advance the City's organizational goals.
This position provides an exciting opportunity for an experienced analyst who enjoys variety, takes initiative, and wants to contribute to projects and initiatives that have an organization-wide impact.
About the Role

As a

Senior Management Analyst , you'll play an important role in supporting the City Manager's Office and advancing key Citywide priorities. Your assignments will combine project management, research and analysis, strategic planning, budget and contract administration, internal communications, and cross-departmental coordination.
Key Responsibilities include

Provide high-level analytical and project support for

Citywide priorities, special projects, and emerging initiatives .
Support

City Council strategic planning , including research, preparation, coordination, and follow-up on identified priorities.
Assist with the

City's budget development process

and other financial or fiscal projects assigned to the City Manager's Office.
Administer and coordinate

City Manager's Office contracts , consultant agreements, and special studies.
Prepare and coordinate

research, reports, presentations, staff reports, and other executive-level materials .
Serve as the City Manager's Office lead for the

RC Hub (internal SharePoint site), including maintaining internal content and supporting the

City Manager Corner site page.
Represent the City Manager's Office on

internal committees and cross-departmental initiatives

supporting organizational culture, employee engagement, collaboration, and communication.
The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a resourceful, organized, and collaborative professional who can see the big picture while effectively managing the details. The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Strong project management, analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to independently manage multiple complex projects and competing priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential matters.
Ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate across departments and with a variety of stakeholders.
Initiative, adaptability, and a solutions-oriented approach to getting work done.
Experience with municipal government, budget and financial analysis, data reporting, contract or grant administration, project management is highly desirable.
APPLY TODAY! Take the next step in your career and help advance Citywide priorities, strategic initiatives, and projects that make an impact across the Rancho Cordova community.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA

Choice of a generous monthly stipend for Medical/Dental/Vision or Cash in Lieu of Medical Insurance.
13 paid holidays per year
Universal Time Off (combined vacation and sick leave).
CalPERS Retirement.
Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,500/fiscal year

The City of Rancho Cordova is also a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Onsite fitness area & many more employee perks!
City employees also enjoy the knowledge that their work matters to the residents, visitors and businesses in our community. See what some of employees have to say about working for the City of Rancho Cordova, by watching this short video:
The City of Rancho Cordova is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.
The Senior Management Analyst performs advanced-level professional administrative and analytical work in support of City programs and operations. Responsibilities may include research and analysis, report preparation, fiscal management support, project management, contract administration, and coordination with City departments, outside agencies, and the public.
A complete job description, including examples of essential duties and responsibilities for this classification, can be found by clicking the link below:
Senior Management Analyst
Any combination of education, training and experience that will provide the ability to perform the work and provide the performance results as stated above. A typical way of obtaining the education and experience would be:
Education/Training:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in

public or business administration

or a related field.
Experience:

Three (3) years of experience as a Management Analyst II at the City of Rancho Cordova.
OR
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience, at a level comparable in scope and complexity to that of a Management Analyst II at the City of Rancho Cordova, in professional administrative, budget, fiscal, strategic planning, policy analysis or financial analysis.
A master's degree in one of the above fields may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
Licensure:

A valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record may be required in accordance with the City of Rancho Cordova's Driving Policy. When driving is not an essential function, employees must be able to travel to off-site meetings, trainings, events, and other work-related locations as required to perform the duties of the position.
For additional information regarding the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other employment standards associated with this classification, please review the complete job description by clicking the link below:
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Requires the mobility and manual dexterity to work in a standard office environment, use standard office equipment and attend off-site meetings; speech and hearing to communicate in person and by telephone; vision to read handwritten and printed materials and a computer screen; strength and agility to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds. Some accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.
FLSA- Exempt Status

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