Management Analyst I/II

City of Rancho Cordova, CA; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS Retirement

Tuition Reimbursement

13 paid holidays

Universal Time Off

Onsite fitness area

Job summary

The City of Rancho Cordova is seeking a Management Analyst I/II to join the Neighborhood Services Department. You will provide analytical, financial, and administrative support across a diverse portfolio, including budget management, data analysis, and contract/grant administration.

You will help prepare reports and move programs forward, in a role that offers exposure to multiple municipal operations. The ideal candidate blends strong analytical and financial skills with the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or related field.
• Two years of progressive professional experience preferably in municipal government, including budget, strategic planning, policy analysis, organizational development, economic development, and/or personnel.
• Experience with municipal government, budget and financial analysis, data reporting, contract or grant administration, project management, and Microsoft Excel is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial and budget activities for Neighborhood Services programs, including processing and tracking financial transactions, assisting with division and program budgets, and supporting financial reporting.
• Collect, analyze, and report program data and performance metrics, developing statistical reports and tracking information to evaluate performance.
• Support contract and grant administration, including drafting contracts, monitoring financial activity, and providing ongoing contract management and administrative support.
• Prepare professional reports and management analyses, including staff reports, operational reports, financial reports, and management studies for leadership.
• Provide analytical and administrative support across Neighborhood Services programs, including Code Enforcement, Animal Services, Parking Enforcement, Rental Housing, Homeless Outreach, and Emergency Preparedness.
• Lead assigned programs and special projects, coordinating work across staff and stakeholders while developing increased responsibility for program management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Data analysis

Contract administration

Grant administration

Microsoft Excel

Reporting

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration or business administration

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

Tools

Contract management software

Microsoft Excel

Data visualization tools

Job description

Are you an analytical, organized, and collaborative professional who enjoys turning information into solutions and supporting programs that directly impact the community? The City of Rancho Cordova is seeking a Management Analyst I/II to join the Neighborhood Services Department!

In this role, you will provide analytical, financial, and administrative support across a diverse portfolio of Neighborhood Services programs, including Code Enforcement, Animal Services, Parking Enforcement, Rental Housing, Homeless Outreach, and Emergency Preparedness. You will work closely with staff and management to support budgets and financial activities, analyze program data, administer contracts and grants, prepare professional reports, and help move important programs and projects forward.

This position provides an excellent opportunity for an analyst who wants exposure to a variety of municipal operations while contributing to programs that help maintain safe, strong, and vibrant neighborhoods throughout Rancho Cordova.

About the Role

As a Management Analyst I/II, you’ll play an important role in supporting the day-to-day and long-term operations of Neighborhood Services. Your assignments will combine financial management, data analysis, contract and grant administration, research, reporting, and project coordination.

Key responsibilities include

• Manage financial and budget activities for Neighborhood Services programs, including processing and tracking financial transactions, assisting with division and program budgets, and supporting financial reporting.
• Collect, analyze, and report program data and performance metrics, developing statistical reports and tracking information that helps management evaluate program performance and make informed decisions.
• Support contract and grant administration, including drafting contracts, monitoring financial activity, and providing ongoing contract management and administrative support.
• Prepare professional reports and management analyses, including staff reports, operational reports, financial reports, and management studies for departmental and City leadership.
• Provide analytical and administrative support across Neighborhood Services programs, including Code Enforcement, Animal Services, Parking Enforcement, Rental Housing, Homeless Outreach, and Emergency Preparedness.
• Lead assigned programs and special projects, coordinating work across staff and stakeholders while developing increased responsibility for program management and operational initiatives.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a well-rounded, highly organized professional who combines strong analytical and financial skills with the ability to understand and support diverse municipal operations.

You are someone who can move comfortably between analyzing a spreadsheet, monitoring a budget or contract, researching an issue, preparing a report, and coordinating with staff or stakeholders to keep a project moving forward. You are detail-oriented and dependable, but also able to see the bigger picture and understand how data, finances, programs, and operations work together.

The successful candidate will

• Demonstrate strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Be comfortable working with financial information, budgets, data, and performance measures.
• Possess strong organizational and project management skills and effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Build effective working relationships with staff, management, contractors, community partners, and other City departments.
• Exercise sound judgment, initiative, and attention to detail.
• Be adaptable and interested in learning about a variety of Neighborhood Services programs and municipal operations.
• Be comfortable taking ownership of assignments and, as experience develops, leading programs and special projects.

Experience with municipal government, budget and financial analysis, data reporting, contract or grant administration, project management, and Microsoft Excel is highly desirable.

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 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.

Management Analyst I

Education

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, or a related field.

Experience

• Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience preferably in municipal government, including experience in budget, strategic planning, policy analysis, organizational development, economic development, and or personnel.

License

• 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.

Management Analyst II

Education

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major work in public administration, business administration, economics, finance, or a closely related field.
  • A Master's Degree is desirable.

Experience

• Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience, at a level comparable in scope and complexity to that of a Management Analyst I at the City of Rancho Cordova, performing professional experience preferably in municipal government, including experience in budget, strategic planning, policy analysis, organizational development, economic development, and or personnel.

License

• 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.

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