Strategic Budget & Operations Analyst

City of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San Diego is seeking a Senior Management Analyst to lead complex budgetary and administrative analyses, forecast revenues, and develop strategic recommendations. This role directs research on capital improvement projects and grants, presenting findings to management, City Council, and committees.

You will guide budget requests, performance metrics, and staffing considerations to improve efficiency and economy of City operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education (i.e., minimum completed units = 120 semester/180 quarter).
• Three years of full-time experience performing professional-level budgetary/fiscal and/or administrative/organizational analysis.
• Master's Degree in Public or Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field may substitute for up to one year of experience.
• Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) may be used with documentation when qualifying.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise professional, subprofessional, and/or clerical staff on complex analyses.
• Perform long-range financial planning, feasibility studies, and capital improvement analyses.
• Review budget requests, conduct cost-benefit and revenue studies, and forecast revenues.
• Develop detailed research reports and present findings to management and City Council.
• Evaluate programs, identify cost-saving methods, and propose implementation strategies.

Skills

Budget analysis

Financial forecasting

Administrative analysis

Management research

Report writing

Presentation skills

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree substitution (1 year max)

Job description

The City of San Diego is seeking a Senior Management Analyst to lead complex budgetary and administrative analyses, forecast revenues, and develop strategic recommendations. This role directs research on capital improvement projects and grants, presenting findings to management, City Council, and committees.

You will guide budget requests, performance metrics, and staffing considerations to improve efficiency and economy of City operations.