Management Analyst

City of Ventura; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Vacation & Holiday Compensation

Deferred Compensation

CalPERS Retirement

Job summary

City of Ventura seeks a collaborative Management Analyst to join the Community Development Department. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, grant administration, and producing clear reports for diverse audiences.

The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background, experience with contracts and program administration, and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders to drive initiatives. This is a full-time position in Ventura, CA.

Qualifications

• A combination of experience and education equivalent to a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, or a related field.
• Management Analyst I: Requires one year of professional administrative/analytical experience OR one year as Management Technician II with the City of Ventura. Public sector experience is desirable.
• Management Analyst II: Requires two years of experience equivalent to Management Analyst I with the City of Ventura.

Responsibilities

• Conduct administrative studies, research, and data analysis to support operations and strategic initiatives.
• Assist with planning, implementation, and administration of programs, projects, policies, and procedures.
• Administer and maintain departmental systems, databases, and websites.
• Assist with contract development, negotiation, and administration.
• Monitor budgets, expenditures, revenues, grants, and financial reporting; prepare budget documents.
• Provide administrative support to department leadership and coordinate special projects and community meetings.
• Collaborate with internal/external partners to coordinate programs and initiatives.
• Represent the department at meetings and public events; research legislation and communicate impacts.
• Deliver presentations and respond to inquiries and public requests for information.
• May supervise staff and perform other related duties.

Skills

Budgeting

Accounting

Contract administration

Grant administration

Financial forecasting

Report writing

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration

Job description

Whether you're starting your career journey or seeking new opportunities, we welcome all and offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Vacation & Holiday Compensation
• Deferred Compensation
• CalPERS Retirement

Salary Range (Annually DOQ):

• Management Analyst I - $80,403.03 - $107,741.09
• Management Analyst II - $88,750.48 - $118,925.46

About the Opportunity

The City of Ventura is seeking a collaborative and analytical Management Analyst to join our Community Development Department. The ideal candidate will have experience in budgeting, accounting, contract and grant administration, financial forecasting, report writing, and delivering excellent customer service while supporting a variety of departmental projects and initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducts administrative studies, research, and data analysis to support departmental operations, program evaluation, and strategic initiatives; prepares reports and presentations for a variety of audiences.
• Assists with the planning, implementation, and administration of programs, projects, policies, and procedures.
• Administers and maintains departmental systems, databases, and websites.
• Assists with contract development, negotiation, and administration.
• Monitors budgets, expenditures, revenues, grants, and financial reporting; prepares purchase authorizations and budget-related documents.
• Provides administrative support to department leadership by developing procedures, evaluating operational needs, and coordinating special projects and community meetings.
• Collaborates with internal departments, external agencies, and community stakeholders to coordinate programs and initiatives.
• Represents the department at meetings, conferences, and public events; researches legislation and communicates its potential impacts.
• Delivers presentations and responds to technical inquiries, customer concerns, and public requests for information.
• May supervise technical or administrative support staff and perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications – Required

A combination of experience and education equivalent to a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, or a related field, and experience as follows:

Management Analyst I:

Requires one year of professional administrative/analytical experience OR one year of experience as a Management Technician II with the City of Ventura. Public sector experience is desirable. A master's degree, plus completion of an internship with a local government agency, is also qualifying.

Management Analyst II:

Requires two years of experience equivalent to that of a Management Analyst I with the City of Ventura, performing a variety of professional support activities, preferably in a public agency.

Licenses and Certifications

Depending on assignment, possession of a valid California Class C driver's license may be required.

About the Department

The Community Development Department is responsible for guiding the City’s growth in a way that is safe, sustainable, and responsive to community needs. The department oversees planning and zoning, permit services, building and safety, code enforcement, housing, and redevelopment activities. Through these functions, Community Development ensures that new development and improvements to existing properties comply with City policies, zoning regulations, and building and safety standards.

Working collaboratively across divisions and with City leadership, commissions, and the public, the department supports economic vitality, protects neighborhood quality, advances affordable housing initiatives, and promotes long-term planning goals. Community Development plays a key role in shaping the built environment while balancing regulatory requirements, public safety, and community values.

Application Deadline: Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

While the Eligibility List for this classification may be used to fill other regular vacancies at the discretion of the City, this recruitment is specifically intended to fill the Management Analyst position within the Community Development Department. Candidates selected from the eligibility list will be considered for assignment to this department based on departmental needs and the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Management Analyst is flexibly staffed and vacancies may be filled at either the I or II level, depending on individual qualifications and City needs. The level is determined by the complexity, difficulty and frequency of report writing, public speaking, oral presentations, research and analysis, policy recommendations, supervision of others, budgeting, direct personal contact, special projects, committee participation, decision making and strategic planning. Other factors which influence level include the degree of delegated authority and the incumbent's depth of knowledge of the specialized functions and operations of the departmental to which assigned. Learn more about the Management Analyst on the job description here.

Additional Information

To learn more about the City’s hiring process, visit the City of Ventura Hiring Process page.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, [phone], e-mail: [e-mail].

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!