Strategic Administrative Services Analyst

City of Mission Viejo; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Mission Viejo seeks a versatile Administrative Services Analyst to support budgeting, centralized purchasing, contract oversight, risk management, and grant compliance. This role emphasizes data analysis, cross-department collaboration, and process optimization to ensure transparent and efficient city operations.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate experience with municipal finance software, reporting, and policy development, with senior-level responsibilities including mentorship and

Qualifications

• Broad understanding of municipal programs and budgeting.
• Ability to research, analyze, and report complex data.
• Familiarity with procurement, risk management, and grant reporting.

Responsibilities

• Administer core Administrative Services programs including budgeting, purchasing, contract administration, risk management, and grant compliance.
• Conduct financial analyses and prepare reports for executive decision-making.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency.
• Provide expert guidance on procurement, risk, and fiscal policies to city departments.
• Support management with analytical and administrative tasks and mentor junior staff.
• As a Senior Analyst, handle the most complex assignments and act as SME.

Skills

Broad-spectrum analyst

Data analysis

Process improvement

Analytical thinking

Communication

Public administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration/finance

Tools

Tyler ERP (Munis)

Municipal finance software

Job description

The City of Mission Viejo seeks a versatile Administrative Services Analyst to support budgeting, centralized purchasing, contract oversight, risk management, and grant compliance. This role emphasizes data analysis, cross-department collaboration, and process optimization to ensure transparent and efficient city operations.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate experience with municipal finance software, reporting, and policy development, with senior-level responsibilities including mentorship and