Management Analyst

Position Information

The City of Brentwood is seeking a professional level, motivated Management Analyst in the Finance and Information Systems Department. As a Management Analyst, your expertise will be pivotal in executing a variety of multifaceted projects through varying degrees of complexity. Your contributions will be essential for the successful implementation of a wide array of initiatives, including the creation of comprehensive reports, the performance of in-depth financial analysis, the delivery of exceptional customer service, and the facilitation of presentations to the Council.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Skillfully spearhead multiple complex projects, navigating diverse scopes and intricate challenges.
• Detail-Oriented Precision: Engage in meticulous report writing, financial calculations, and analysis, ensuring details are captured with accuracy.
• Procedural Expertise: Oversee the execution of policies and procedures, budget formulation, and the procurement process, while ensuring adherence to City policies.
• Dynamic Training & Presentation Skills: Craft and conduct effective trainings for City staff and present clear and accurate presentations at Council meetings.

Core Competencies:

• Analytical Excellence: Generate comprehensive reports that are not only articulate but supported by thorough research and data precision.
• Multitasking Strength: Possess a robust capability to juggle various responsibilities, recalibrate focus as needed, and achieve objectives within set timelines.
• Writing & Editing: Possess outstanding writing expertise to create accurate, clear, and concise analytical, administrative, and financial reports.
• Policy Interpretation: Decode and apply a broad spectrum of administrative, federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Collaborative Relationships: Maintain effective interactions across departments, with City officials, and external customers fostering a cooperative work environment.
• Communication Clarity: Articulate thoughts and ideas with clarity and precision, both verbally and in written form.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Is a project management expert with a keen eye for detail and an organized approach.
• Exhibits exceptional time management skills, balancing precision with efficiency.
• Thrives in a self-motivated environment, demonstrating flexibility and goal-oriented focus.

Join us in making a difference in the City of Brentwood. Apply today

For more information, please see the job description here.

What We Offer:
The City of Brentwood provides an engaging, collaborative, and cooperative work environment where you can team up with your peers and with the community to create Brentwood as a premier city. The City is an employer that emphasizes work-life balance, supports employee wellness, and offers a wide range of benefits and retirement alternatives, while also investing in its employees professional and personal growth. We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Alternative work schedule (AWS) option, requires Director approval
• Telework option (up to 2 days a week), requires Director approval
• 15 paid holidays (13 City observed holidays, 2 floating holidays)
• Generous leave accruals (Vacation - 16 days per year; Personal Time Off - 80 hours per fiscal year; Sick Leave - 12 days per year)
• Selection of health care plans with City paid contributions; cash-in-lieu offered if waiving coverage
• City-paid dental and vision insurance
• CalPERS pension participation
• City paid contributions toward deferred compensation (457 plan)
• City paid contributions to Retiree Health Savings account
• Employee Engagement Program (includes recognition for service, safety, peer nominations, and more)

To review more of what the City of Brentwood offers, please check out our Benefits Guide and visit our Human Resources page.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Guidelines
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training:

• A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, or a related field that pertains to the scope of work.

Experience:

• Four years of progressively responsible professional experience in public administration, project/program management, or business performing a variety of analytical functions.

License or Certificate:

• California Drivers License with a satisfactory driving record maintained throughout employment.

Application Process

Applicants must submit the following:

1. City of Brentwood Employment Application
2. Resume

Postmarks, faxes and incomplete applications will not be accepted. Your application must be filled out completely online. Resumes must also be submitted but it is not a substitute for a completed application.

The examination process will consist of:

• Review of applications for minimum qualifications for the position and to ensure all materials have been submitted.
• Written Exam - Applicants possessing these requirements will be invited to take the written test. The examination will cover elements of the knowledge and abilities identified in the job description and is tentatively scheduled for the week of June 24, 2024.

All applicants that pass the examination process will be placed on the eligible list which is good for at least 6 months and may be extended up to an additional 18 months. This eligible list will be used by the City of Brentwood to fill all current and future openings in this classification as long as the list is active.

DISCLAIMER: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content. Components may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any particular assessment component or combination of components as needs dictate.

The City of Brentwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PDN-9c0bd019-8cd d b59dfc9

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