Senior Management Analyst
Western Municipal Water District
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Western Municipal Water District seeks a Senior Management Analyst to perform highly complex analytical duties in support of imported water planning, policy analysis, and program review. The role supports executive leadership with data-driven decisions and coordinates interagency efforts on regional water policy developments.
The position emphasizes forecasting, budget analysis, and preparing materials for Board consideration, with a expectation of overtime as needed to meet deadlines.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in budget preparation and administration.
- Ability to perform highly detailed work under tight deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication for management and stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs or conducts complex financial or administrative studies related to imported water programs.
- Prepares cross-functional analyses, briefing materials, and recommendations for management.
- Reviews and analyzes policy materials and program information to assess impacts.
- Coordinates meetings and prepares agendas, background materials, and follow‑up items.
- Supports budget preparation and administration for assigned programs and projects.
Skills
Education
Job description
Western Municipal Water District invites your interest in the position of Senior Management Analyst. Join one of the Inland Empire's Top Work Places bringing your exceptional talents to this analyst level position. Western Water's vision is to integrate the best-in-business processes and business systems while developing a leading-edge workforce that continuously creates greater efficiency and value for our customers.
- Service Excellence
- Efficiency
- Water Supply Reliability
- Fiscal Responsibility and Value
- Public Trust, Accountability and Transparency
- Environmental Stewardship
- Employee Empowerment
- Innovation
Individuals within the Senior Management Analyst classification can expect to perform highly complex analytical duties in support of Western Water's programs and activities, while implementing special projects. For this assignment, much of the work will be generally focused on imported water issues and Metropolitan Water District of South California (MWD)-related water resources planning, policy analysis, and program review. The incumbent will provide advanced analytical support to help the Western Water executive management team evaluate imported water supply reliability, planning assumptions, program participation, and regional water policy developments affecting cost, supply, and operational decision-making. Western Water's employees are expected to work overtime, weekends, evenings and holidays as required to accommodate Western Water's needs, in addition to responding as a Disaster Emergency Service Worker.
This advanced-level classification is responsible for performing complex and difficult analytical work, and developing and administering programs in support of department or Western Water's initiatives. Incumbents create specialized reports, and lead special projects. Assignments are typically received in broad form and incumbents are expected to develop applicable techniques. Work may involve direction of staff or consultants. Assignments also frequently address Western Water's and intergovernmental issues, and typically are performed under conditions requiring a high degree of sound independent judgment, initiative, and the need to effectively handle multiple deadlines and changing priorities. This assignment is distinguished by its emphasis on imported water and MWD-related planning and policy issues, including water resource planning, demand forecasting support, program utilization analysis, regional coordination, and preparation of materials for executive leadership and Board consideration. Assignments are typically received in broad form, and incumbents are expected to develop applicable analytical approaches, synthesize technical and policy information, and exercise sound independent judgement.
- Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs or conducts complex financial management, or administration studies relating to Western Water's imported water portfolio, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) programs and policies, and assigned Water Resources initiatives; identifies issues, determines analytical techniques and statistical and information‑gathering processes and obtains necessary information and data for analysis; analyzes alternatives and makes recommendations; discusses findings with management staff and prepares reports of study conclusions; develops implementation plans and assists in implementing policies and procedures.
- Supports an executive management team with responsibilities spanning, Management, Water Resources, Engineering, Finance and Communications by preparing cross‑functional analyses, briefing materials, presentations, and recommendations related to imported water planning, programs impacts, policy issues, infrastructure initiatives, financial considerations, and stakeholder communication needs.
- Prepares, reviews, and analyzes reports, technical documents, planning studies, policy materials, and program information related to MWD, the State Water Project, Colorado River supplies, Bay-Delta issues, and other regional water resource matter to determine their operational, financial, and strategic impact on Western Water.
- Recommends actions and assists in developing procedures, analytical frameworks, and workflow improvements to support imported water resource planning, interagency coordination, and effective departmental decision‑making.
- Participates and supports budget preparation and administration for assigned programs and projects by preparing cost estimates, developing budget justifications, tracking expenditures, and supporting analysis or imported water‑related program costs, participation options, and financial impacts.
- Reviews and evaluates documents, agreements, policy materials, technical memoranda, and supporting records to ensure accuracy, completeness, proper authorization, and conformance with Western Water policies.
- Assists with the development, implementation, communication, and evaluation of programs, projects, systems, and procedures to achieve Western Water's Strategic Priorities.
- Performs complex quantitative and qualitative analyses related to imported water supply availability, reliability, risk, demand trends, forecasting assumptions, program participation, and regional water policy developments, recommends and supports implementation of changes to procedures, programs, or planning approaches.
- Prepares briefing materials, staff reports, presentations, correspondence, and decision‑support analyses for executive management on MWD‑related Board materials, reports, planning matters, imported water issues, policy developments, and regional water supply conditions.
- Tracks, analyzes, and summarizes developments affecting Western Water's imported water supplies including MWD programs, Integrated Water Resources Plan activities, State Water Project and Colorado River operations, Bay-Delta matters, infrastructure planning efforts, climate, and related regional and statewide initiatives.
- Supports demand and forecasting efforts by compiling, validating, and analyzing current and projected regional demands to inform imported water planning, supply allocation considerations, and long‑term resource evaluations.
- Coordinates and facilitates meetings related to water resources planning, imported water issues, and MWD coordination; prepares agendas, background materials, follow‑up items, and summary documentation as needed.
- Supports implementation of department strategic priorities, work processes and performance measures, ensuring that they align with Western Water's overarching Strategic Plan.
- The incumbent, while exercising his/her authority, shall abide by and promote Western Water's values and beliefs and adhere to Western Water's ethics policy.
- Trains staff in business processes and understanding Western Water's structure/ methods.
- Facilitates department, Western Water wide, and/or inter‑agency meetings.
- Confers with representatives of other agencies, committees and organizations as required by project assignments.
- Represents Western Water effectively with other agencies, organizations and individuals.
- Maintain awareness of new developments to incorporate into Western Water's programs.
- Perform highly detailed work under changing, intensive deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks.
- Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
- Interpret results and participates in formulating recommendations for action.
- Adhere to Western Water's personnel rules, policies and labor contract provisions with the ability to exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
- Proper English usage, punctuation, grammar and spelling.
- Provide transparent, high quality and fiscally responsible services, while meeting the needs of Western Water and its customers.
- Interpret and apply pertinent local, State and Federal laws, rules and regulations.
- Administration principles and methods, including goal setting and program development.
- Organization and functions of an elected board of directors, the Brown Act, and governing laws.
- Utilize exceptional customer service and communication skills both verbally and in writing, with the ability to cultivate professional business partnerships and inspire team collaboration.
- Adhere to office procedures including record management policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with Western Water's record retention policy.
- Think creatively and seek alternative solutions in order to produce results that benefit Western Water, its internal and external customers, while clearly articulating options to management and policy makers.
- Use modern office equipment including computer software applications related to the field of work.
- Define and explain key processes and business requirements within the department.
- Make effective and engaging oral presentations clearly, logically, and persuasively.
- Use sound business judgment in applying advanced principles, practices, and methods.
- Utilize successful leadership skills with the ability to inspire and influence with a high level of energy, enthusiasm, and creativity coupled with a positive attitude.
- Highly motivated professional who is a self‑starter, resourceful and able to work independently with minimum supervision.
- Perform the most complex and difficult duties related to developing statements, reports, and conducting business analyses.
Any combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, along with the specific licenses/certifications as outlined below:
Education
Experience
- Equivalent to Bachelor's degree, preferable in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
- Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.
- Minimum 5 years of increasingly responsible professional analytical, administrative, program, project, operational, financial, policy, regulatory, or related experience.
CA Class C Driver's License
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Physical: Employees are regularly required to use repetitive motion for keyboard use and writing; frequently grasp, reach overhead, hold and reach; sit for long periods of time; occasionally walk, use staircases, stand, kneel, stoop and bend; occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds or 60 pounds with assistance; constantly use overall vision; and frequently hear and talk, in person and on the phone.
Mental: Employees should possess the ability to speak, read, and write English, in addition to exercising math and computer aptitude as required. Employees work under pressure with frequent interruptions while communicating and interacting with a variety of Western Water personnel, the public, and others encountered in the course of work. The ability to explain, interpret, and apply related rules, regulations, policies and procedures; and work on multiple concurrent assignments, often within tight timeframes using good business judgment is necessary.
Environmental: Employees primarily work in a temperature controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and settings. Incumbents are expected to use principles of effective safety practices including the use of equipment in a proper and safe manner, use of preventative personal ergonomic techniques, and maintaining safe personal and common workspaces.
Western Water is a tobacco free campus prohibiting smoking and the use of smokeless tobacco products, e-cigarettes, and unregulated nicotine products in any Western Water vehicle and building, which includes any building owned and occupied, or leased and occupied by Western Water, including, Headquarters, the Operations Center, and any remote facilities owned, leased and/or operated by Western Water.
Notice: Benefits listed below assume full‑time regular status.
Employees and their eligible dependents may enroll in these benefits effective the first of the month following date of hire. Effective January 1, 2026, Western Water contributes up to $2,992.11 toward the cost of medical, dental and vision insurance. Employees will pay any costs exceeding this amount through bi‑weekly pre‑tax payroll deduction. Employees may choose between four medical plans–Anthem Blue Cross California Care (HMO), Anthem Blue Cross Prudent Buyer Advantage (PPO 500), Anthem Blue Cross Prudent Buyer Classic (PPO 200) or Kaiser Permanente (HMO). There are two dental plans to choose from–DeltaCare (DMO) and Delta Dental (PPO). The Standard provides us with two vision options, Vision Service Plan (VSP) or EyeMed.
Employees with medical insurance through another provider can opt out of Western Water's medical plan. By opting out, employees will receive a flat monthly rate of $690. Proof of other coverage is required on an annual basis during the open enrollment period. Employee must enroll in a dental plan and the vision plan. Enrollment for eligible dependents, in these plans, is optional.
Effective the first of the month following date of hire, employee may participate in the flexible spending plan. This plan provides you the opportunity to pay for certain medical, dental, vision and childcare expenses with pre‑tax dollars resulting in substantial tax savings.
This benefit is provided by the District through Lincoln Financial Group ("Lincoln") and is effective the first of the month following your date of hire. You are provided with up to $50,000 in life insurance for you and $1,000 for your eligible dependents.
This benefit is for the employee only and is provided by the district through Lincoln. AD&D is effective the first of the month following the date of hire and provides payment for specified losses sustained through dismembering or fatal accidents. The maximum amount of AD&D insurance is equal to the amount of life insurance.
Effective the first of the month following the date of hire and employees may purchase supplemental life insurance for employee and eligible dependents through Lincoln. This supplemental life insurance provides a guaranteed issue amount for employees up to $150,000, up to $30,000 for a spouse and $10,000 for child(ren).
Western Water provides short term disability (STD) insurance through Lincoln. Coverage is effective on the first (1st) of the month following six (6) months of consecutive employment. STD benefits begin on the first day of disability for an accident or 8th day of disability for an illness and provide up to 60% of your base salary.
Western Water provides long term disability insurance through Lincoln. Coverage is effective on the first (1st) of the month following six (6) months of consecutive employment. LTD benefits begin on the 91st calendar day of a medically certified disability and provide up to 60% of your base salary.
Administered by Lincoln’s EmployeeConnect, the EAP assists in dealing with problems affecting an employee’s personal life and/or job performance. Use of this benefit, paid 100% by the district for up to five meetings with EAP staff, is strictly confidential. Other services provided through Lincoln’s EmployeeConnect EAP are referrals or advice on topics such as legal consultation, parenting, senior care, childcare, pet care, and healthy rewards.
Employees may participate in a Deferred Compensation Program (457(b) Plan) to save toward retirement and, at the same time, reduce bi‑weekly taxable income.
Western Water contributes into a 401(a) Retirement Plan for those employees covered under the Confidential unit (COU). Contributions, in the amount of 2% of base pay, are made on a bi‑weekly basis. Eligible employees are 100% vested in this benefit upon date of hire.
Western Water contracts with the State of California Public Employees Retirement System ("CalPERS") for employee retirement benefits. New employees, who are hired on or after December 16, 2012, and who formerly worked for another PERS agency, or an agency with a reciprocal retirement system, and who meet certain eligibility requirements, shall be enrolled in the 2% at 55 PERS retirement plan. These employees will be obligated to pay the 7% employee contribution rate. The 2% at 55 retirement plan shall provide for benefits based on the highest three‑year average salary.
Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, who are defined as "New Members" by California law (essentially those individuals who have not previously been a member of a public agency retirement system) shall be enrolled in the statutorily required 2% at 62 PERS retirement plan. New Members will be obligated to pay 50% of the "normal cost" of their retirement benefits as required by State law (Currently 7.75% of base pay). The 2% at 62 retirement plan shall provide for benefits based on the highest three‑year average salary.
Upon retirement from the district, eligible employees may be entitled to lifetime retiree medical benefits. Refer to the Employee Association (MOU) or Management/Professional/Confidential unit (COU) for detailed information on the vesting schedule for this retirement benefit.
As an employee of Western Water, you pay Social Security and Medicare taxes. Western Water pays the same Social Security and Medicare tax, dollar for dollar, on your behalf.
Western Water provides all employees an annual cost of living adjustment. Details of the cost‑of‑living adjustment are provided in the Employee Association (MOU) or Management/Professional/Confidential unit (COU) agreements.
Western Water provides longevity pay to certain employees who have completed five or more years of continuous service. Refer to the Employee Association (MOU) or Management/Professional/Confidential unit (COU) agreements for detailed criteria and amounts of longevity pay.
During the first four (4) years of employment, vacation is accrued at the rate of 3.08 hours per pay period. This is equivalent to 10 days per year. During the fifth (5th) through ninth (9th) years, accrual is 4.62 hours per pay period and during the tenth (10th) and subsequent years, accrual is 6.16 hours per pay period. These are equivalent to 15 days and 20 days per year, respectively. Vacation can be used after the completion of the probationary period. The maximum vacation accrual is 480 hours. In addition, eligible employees may cash out up to a maximum of eighty (80) hours of your accrued vacation time, once per calendar year, provided the employee has have no less than eighty (80) hours remaining following the cash out.
After two full work weeks of employment, new employees receive pay, at their current straight time hourly rate, for Ten (10) holidays. Those holidays are New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
After completion of the probationary period, employees may take three (3) additional workdays per fiscal year as "floating holidays". These holidays are taken at your discretion, in full day increments, and are subject to approval by the supervisor/manager. Floating holidays not taken during the fiscal year are converted to vacation time for each unused floating holiday.
Full‑time employees accrue 96 hours of sick leave per year. After completing a full calendar year of employment and using no more than eighteen (18) hours of sick leave during said calendar year, you may be compensated for up to forty (40) hours of accrued sick leave at your then current rate of pay. Sick leave can be used after 90 calendar days of employment and shall be cumulative to a maximum of 1,600 hours. Sick leave is paid on a specific scale upon termination of employment.
After completion of the probationary period, employees covered by the Management/Professional/Confidential unit (COU) receive thirty‑two (32) hours for non‑exempt and forty (40) hours for exempt positions of paid administrative leave. Administrative leave hours not taken during the fiscal year are converted hour‑for‑hour to vacation time hours.
9/80 work schedule, Educational Assistance (subject to available budgeted funds), Certification Reimbursement Program and Interest‑Free Computer Loan Program.
- To review the full agreements between the Employee Association (MOU) and Confidential unit (COU) with Western Water please use the following links:
- MOU
- COU
Provide a complete, clear, and concise overview of your qualifications for this position based on the examples of duties and qualifications detailed in the job flyer. Include relevant experience in regulatory compliance, environmental or water resources planning, policy analysis, program administration, and technical or executive‑level analytical support.
How many years of technical experience do you have in the area of air quality regulatory compliance programs?
- 1 to less than 2 years of experience
- 2 to less than 4 years of experience
- 4 to less than 6 years of experience
- 6+ years of experience
How many years of technical experience do you have in the area of clean water (i.e. wastewater/recycled water) regulatory compliance programs?
- 1 to less than 2 years of experience
- 2 to less than 4 years of experience
- 4 to less than 6 years of experience
- 6+ years of experience
How many years of technical experience do you have in the area of drinking water regulatory compliance programs?
- 1 to less than 2 years of experience
- 2 to less than 4 years of experience
- 4 to less than 6 years of experience
- 6+ years of experience
Please describe your experience with imported water resources planning, policy analysis, and program review, including work related to The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) and/or other regional wholesale water agencies. Address your experience analyzing imported water supply reliability, planning assumptions, program participation, and regional water policy developments affecting water costs, supply availability, and operational decision-making. Include examples of how you communicated findings, recommendations, or complex policy issues to management, governing bodies, partner agencies, or other stakeholders.
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