Senior Management Analyst

Senior Management Analyst City of Tustin - 4.5 Tustin, CA Job Details Full-time $56.64 - $76.35 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Employee relationship building Full Job Description JOB The City of Tustin is currently seeking applicants for the position of Senior Management Analyst for the City Manager's Office . The selected candidate will work closely with the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and the Department Team supporting the development, analysis, evaluation, and administration of City programs, policies, procedures, services, and budgets. The Senior Management Analyst serves at the managerial level, taking on complex, high-impact assignments that require advanced technical expertise and significant independent decision-making. This role may oversee other analysts or staff and often leads departmental initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, solution-oriented professional with strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. They will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, a collaborative mindset, and a high level of professionalism and discretion. This individual will serve as a reliable representative of the department, building strong working relationships and supporting the effective delivery of key programs and services.

THE CITY

Tustin is a vibrant and charming city nestled in the heart of Orange County. The City remains true to its quaint heritage while warmly welcoming neighbors and planning for purposeful growth in the future. Called home by a passionate and diverse community, Tustin is a place for all generations and every walk of life. Behind this beloved community, there is a team of practiced public servants who steward the City's future while maintaining its unique charm and rich history. By balancing the needs of today with optimism for tomorrow, the City of Tustin works to realize its vision of a safe, high-quality and thriving community.

SELECTION PROCESS

The first step in the selection process is a training and experience evaluation of each candidate based on the application materials submitted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an online assessment of analytical skills (week of 7/13 ). Top scoring candidates will subsequently be invited to participate in a one-way video interview (week of 7/20). Candidates who are determined by subject matter experts to be the best qualified for the vacancy will be invited to a structured panel interview (week of 8/17) which will also include a brief written exercise. Finalists will participate in a departmental interview (week of 8/24) . Dates are tentative and may change if necessary. All candidates who pass the panel interview will earn placement on the eligible list, which may be used for current and future vacancies in the job classification. We anticipate a start date for the position in late September or early October .

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Supervises, directs, and oversees a group of employees in one or more sections or programs within a department Plans, directs, develops, implements, and coordinates the work of one or more major programs or administrative functions within a department; determines time, place, and sequence of operations and oversees the execution Performs complex and detailed analyses pertaining to departmental operations; evaluates comprehensive organizational procedures, policies, and services; compiles, analyzes, and interprets data including complex statistical and narrative reports, correspondence, memos, and contracts Provides regular advice and consultation to a department head or division manager on a wide variety of issues; recommends administrative and operational changes for specific problems and programs; makes policy decisions related to area of assignment Assists with establishing and implementing policies and procedures with significant organizational impact; monitors effectiveness of policies and procedures and makes adjustments as appropriate Plans, assigns, directs, and reviews the work of departmental staff; allocates staff and other resources to various tasks; participates in the selection, training, and evaluation of department personnel Prepares technical and comprehensive staff reports recommending options and courses of action; composes correspondence, training and informational manuals, and other written materials; develops charts, graphs, maps, spreadsheets, and presentations; presents findings and recommendations to executive management Interprets and applies data, policies and procedures, laws, and regulations and explains them to the public and other employees; researches and responds to inquiries and citizen complaints regarding departmental operations and programs Prepares program or division budgets; may assist with preparation of departmental budget; administers and monitors adopted budgets Negotiates, coordinates and administers professional services agreements; provides direction to contract staff; monitors contracts for compliance and quality assurance Writes grant applications, monitors grant compliance activities, maintains related records and completes required reports Represents the City at community, interdepartmental, interagency, and professional meetings; coordinates departmental projects, programs and studies with other City departments and external agencies and contractors; serves as departmental liaison Reviews, interprets, and analyzes new and proposed legislation; determines effects of legislation on the department's operations and programs; takes appropriate action in order to ensure legal compliance

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Information on the physical demands, mental demands, and work environment can be found by following the link here. The City of Tustin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.