Management Analyst

San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments; Monrovia (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments is seeking a full-time Management Analyst in the Capital Projects department in Southern California. The role focuses on day-to-day project management support, reporting, budget tracking, and meeting coordination for capital projects.

The ideal candidate has a public administration or related background with experience in administrative analysis, fiscal administration, and strong written communication. Travel to project sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, economics, or 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 associate degree with major coursework and at least three years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day project management and administrative support for the Capital Projects team.
• Write reports/descriptions and prepare meeting minutes for committees and boards.
• Assist with project budget tracking in coordination with Finance and grantors.
• Coordinate meetings and provide project briefing information for managers.
• Assist with vendor/consultant management and contract/task-order charges.

Skills

Budgeting

Public records

Report writing

Project management software

Public sector administration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, economics, or related field

Associate degree with major coursework in public administration, business administration, economics, or related field

Job 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.

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

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 [phone] within three (3) calendar days of the final filing date for the recruitment.