What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRINCIPAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST position at City of Huntington Beach, CA?
This promotional recruitment is only open to current "Regular" City of Huntington Beach employees. (Employees who have not completed their INITIAL probationary period are not eligible).
In Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have an outstanding career opportunity available, as we're looking for the "right person" to serve as Principal Management Analyst in our Public Works Department.
Public Works Department
The Principal Management Analyst must possess a strong knowledge of multiple grants and funding sources, ensuring that spending aligns with fund conditions for compliance and reporting. In addition, the Principal Management Analyst provides professional-level support to the Public Works Department by developing, directing, managing, administering, and strategically planning key department programs and administrative duties.
- Note: This job description is being updated and is under final review for approval.
Examples of Essential Duties
- Develops, directs, manages, administers and strategically plans key department functions, projects, programs and administrative areas of responsibility including budget, public information, education and outreach programs, and other complex project that cross department lines
- Monitors program progress in meeting goals and objectives
- Conducts updates with management staff to inform and advise on project progress; makes adjustments as necessary
- Independently coordinates and conducts complex analyses, research projects, and studies and oversees analytical activities within the department including those regarding budget, finance and operating issues; analyzes alternatives and makes recommendations
- Composes and presents comprehensive, concise and effective oral and written reports, communications and presentations on complex matters to diverse technical and non-technical audiences
- Attends meetings, study sessions and workshops of the City Council, Commissions or others, to present information and answer questions
- Implements new systems, methods and procedures including developing and maintaining management information systems that support the needs of the Department; proposes, designs, implements and tracks automation solutions
- Coordinates and participates in the preparation and administration of grants
- Assumes responsibility for managing budget development and administration activities for assigned area of responsibility; analyzes proposed capital, personnel, operating, and maintenance expenditures; prepares reports and analyses related to impact of budgetary decisions
- Prepares and oversees the preparation of multi-year financial forecasts; manages the tracking and monitoring of budget expenditures
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Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration or other related field from an accredited college or university. A Master’s degree in a related field is desirable.
Experience: Five (5) years of professional-level management analyst experience within a municipality or other public sector agency, including at least one (1) year of supervisory experience.
Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
- Application Review
- Examination(s) - applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the oral board examination (weighted 100%) - tentatively scheduled for April 10, 2025.
- Selection Interview
- Appointment
