ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST

Los Angeles Metro; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles Metro is seeking a motivated administrator to provide journey-level support for budgeting, research, and program management within an assigned department. You will assist with budget preparation, contract monitoring, and personnel administration while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in business/public administration or related field and at least one year of budgeting/administrative experience; a California driver's license

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of relevant budgeting/administrative experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for a department, including budget preparation and administration.
• Conduct research and prepare reports requiring data compilation and analysis.
• Forecast analyses and studies.

Skills

Budget analysis

Data analysis

Report writing

Communication

Forecasting

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, or related field

Job description

Metro's mission

Metro's mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Description

Provides journey-level administrative, technical, analytical, and/or budgetary support for an assigned department.

Examples of Duties

• Provides administrative support for a department or division in one or more of the following areas as assigned, which may include budget preparation and administration, contract monitoring, and personnel administration
• Conducts research and prepares reports requiring compilation and analysis of data
• Conducts forecasting analyses and studies
• Develops program management, data tracking, and other software applications on personal computers
• Develops and implements records maintenance and analysis systems
• Monitors projects and programs
• Confers with internal and external stakeholders regarding various matters as assigned
• Represents the department at meetings, committees, and conferences
• Performs and formulates financial, administrative, policy, and organizational analyses and recommendations
• Advises management and staff regarding performance and funding matters
• Monitors assigned departmental operating and capital budgets
• Prepares recommendations for proposed expenditures of capital funds
• Researches and recommends appropriate action regarding performance and budget variances
• Reviews grant requests
• Monitors grant expenditures

Minimum Qualifications

May be required to perform other related job duties

Required

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field

Experience

• One year of relevant experience performing basic or entry-level budgeting and/or administrative work

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.

The Following Are The Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working closely with C-Suite offices to coordinate scheduling, approvals and other processes.
• Experience providing support for a department's management team, including helping to manage executive calendars, tracking data and preparing comprehensive reports.
• Experience assisting in large-scale projects and initiatives with multiple goals and requiring the coordination of several teams.
• Experience with managing invoices and submitting and tracking via invoice management tools.
• Experience preparing briefing papers, memorandums and expense reports.

Essential Knowledge

Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

• Theories, principles, and practices of budget, accounting, financial, and administrative and technical analysis
• Research and report preparation methods
• Mathematics and business statistics
• Applicable business software applications

Skill in

Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)

• Performing statistical and financial analyses
• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and developing and recommending solutions
• Exercising sound judgment and critical thinking in making decisions
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Preparing comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives

Ability to

Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)

• Research, compile, and analyze data
• Handle highly confidential information
• Meet tight time constraints and deadlines
• Think and act independently
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

Special Conditions

• This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements
• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority when classified as an Intermittent, Emergency, Annuitant, or Temporary employee, is assigned to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) or Board Clerk's Office, and/or reporting directly to the LACMTA Board of Directors
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

Working Conditions

• Typical office situation
• Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen

Physical Effort Required

• Sitting at a desk or table
• Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
• Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
• Communicating through speech in the English language required

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro's Equal Employment Opportunity Program . Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.