Management Analyst I/II - Housing & Homelessness Solutions

County of Ventura; California; On-site; USD 92,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary increases

Educational incentive

Annual leave cash-out

Deferred compensation

Health insurance credit

Flexible spending accounts

Pension plan

Bilingual incentive

Paid holidays

Job summary

County of Ventura seeks a Management Analyst I/II to advance affordable housing and homelessness programs funded by HUD, state grants, and other sources. You will manage grants across the full lifecycle—from pursuing new funding to contract processing and reimbursements.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and experience with grant administration; strong written skills and ability to handle multiple funding streams are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Experience working with grants and/or grant funds.
• Excellent written communication; intermediate MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Interprets and applies federal, state, and local grant regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Monitors grant-funded programs and provides technical assistance to grantees.
• Partners with County departments, cities, nonprofits, and state and federal agencies to implement affordable housing and homelessness programs.
• Helps develop proposals, policies, procedures, and contracts in response to new funding opportunities.
• Reviews compliance inquiries from internal and external partners and recommends appropriate action.

Education

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

Job description

What We Offer

• General salary increases of 3.5%, effective December 20, 2026, and 3.5% effective December 19, 2027.
• Educational Incentive for completion of: 2.5% for an associate’s degree, 3.5% for a bachelor's degree, or 5% for a graduate degree.
• Annual Leave Redemption: The option to cash out up to 100 hours of total 208 hours of Annual Leave accrued per year.A candidate selected for this position will earn 208 hours per year increasing to 288 hours after 5 years of service.
• Deferred Compensation: Section 457 Plan and/or 401(k) Shared Savings Plan with up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions.
• Health Plans: You are afforded a flexible credit allowance of up to $26,626.86 annually for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax benefit towards eligible medical, dental, and vision care expenses.
• Pension Plan: Participation in the County's defined benefit plan which has reciprocity with CalPERS.
• Bilingual Incentive: Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill.
• Holidays: 13 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

The County Executive Office is a critical component of the County organization. The Office is responsible for the recommendation and/or implementation of Board Policies, the preparation and administration of the County budget, the recruitment and retention of a high-caliber workforce and the negotiation and administration of contracts. The Office also has extensive interactions with local cities and other public jurisdictions within the County, representatives of the state and federal governments, as well as community-based organizations. In conducting business, the Office strives to provide high-quality services in a fiscally prudent manner, while consistently fostering a culture of collaboration among agencies to better integrate and coordinate services, and actively promoting diversity and inclusion to reflect and engage the community.

THE HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS SOLUTIONS DIVISION

The Housing and Homelessness Solutions (formerly Community Development) Division reports to the Assistant County Executive Officer advising and pursuing programs and policies serving the diverse housing needs of Ventura County’s residents, primarily those with limited to no income. Members in this unit provide support to the Countywide Continuum of Care, administer a wide array of federal and state grants for unhoused and low-income residents, and promote the development of safe, affordable housing for the County’s residents.

THE POSITION

Under direction, the Management Analyst I/II prepares plans, documents, and contracts that advance the County's affordable housing and homelessness programs funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the State of California, and other sources. Incumbents administer a diverse grant portfolio, which may include Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships, Disaster Recovery, and homeless assistance funding, across the full grant lifecycle: pursuing new funding, developing contracts, processing reimbursements, and monitoring subrecipients.

Assignments may support the homeless unit, the housing unit, or both. Analysts work closely with city partners, housing developers, nonprofit organizations, government entities, and other stakeholders serving low- to very-low-income and vulnerable residents, helping them navigate complex regulatory requirements so that funding translates into positive outcomes. The role calls for strong written and verbal communication, exceptional organization, and the ability to manage multiple funding streams at once.

APPROXIMATE SALARIES

Management Analyst I: $3,533.93 - $4,947.50 biweekly

Management Analyst II: $4,661.26 - $6,526.40 biweekly

AGENCY/DEPARTMENT:

County Executive Office, Housing and Homelessness Solutions

Management Analyst I/II are Management classifications and are not eligible for overtime compensation. Management Analyst I incumbents are eligible for benefits at the MB4 level; Management Analyst II incumbents are eligible for benefits at the MB3 level.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra Help vacancies for this and similar positions only.

Examples Of Duties

• Interprets and applies federal, state, and local grant regulations, policies, and procedures
• Monitors grant-funded programs and provides technical assistance to grantees
• Partners with County departments, cities, nonprofits, and state and federal agencies to implement affordable housing and homelessness programs
• Helps develop proposals, policies, procedures, and contracts in response to new funding opportunities
• Reviews compliance inquiries from internal and external partners and recommends appropriate action
• Conducts environmental reviews and prepares required federal and state reports
• Provides fiscal analysis, budget preparation, and grant and contract administration
• Conducts research and special studies, draft policies, and evaluates program and operational effectiveness
• Prepares and presents written and oral reports to staff, partners, and leadership
• Leads special projects and programs as assigned
• Performs other related duties as required

Typical Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, And EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education, training, and experience that has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Required

An example of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities can be obtained by a bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field and experience working in or with grants and/or other resources dedicated to a specific purpose, including but not limited to directly managing funds from federal, state, or local governments, or managing direct programs as a subrecipient of such funds, as follows:

• Management Analyst I: One (1) year of experience
• Management Analyst II: Three (3) years of experience

Additional related experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Excellent written communication skills must be demonstrated in the completion of the employment application and supplemental questions. Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, and Excel.
• Experience with federal and state grant administration systems.

DESIRED

• Experience with housing programs, affordable housing development and/or property management.
• Understanding of cross-cutting regulatory requirements, including but not limited to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act, and Federal and State prevailing wage.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS And ABILITIES

Knowledge of: State and federal housing grant programs; analytical techniques; contract and/or grant administration; fiscal analysis; community and public relations; research methods, practices, and systems; homeless services; Integrated Disbursement Information System (IDIS) and Electronic Line of Credit Control System (eLOCCS); federal and state grant administration systems; environmental laws (NEPA and CEQA); Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act; Federal and State prevailing wage; affordable housing development; and/or property management.

Ability to: Interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; distill large volumes of information and apply what relates to the program; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish effective working relationships with stakeholders, management, employees, public and private representatives, and municipal, state, and federal representatives; and analyze information and formulate recommendations.

Skill in: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams).

Supplemental Information

Work is performed primarily in an office environment, but incumbents may be required to travel to various County and municipal facilities to meet or consult with others within and external to the organization.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information and driving record is required for this position.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.