What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Management Analyst position at City of Santa Clara?
The Department:
The City of Santa Clara’s Electric Department, Silicon Valley Power (SVP) provides reliable electric service to Santa Clara’s residents and businesses – “Powering the Center of What’s Possible”. SVP operates and maintains power generation plants in Santa Clara along with multiple substation facilities and other SVP facilities that support electric transmission, distribution, and generation. SVP is experiencing significant growth in electric load and the need to continue to increase use of renewable energy. To support this growth and the day-to-day needs of this 24x7 department, SVP is seeking a Senior Management Analyst in the Business Services Division supporting all of SVP’s divisions in development and maintenance of contracts. This is an opportunity for the right candidate to get involved in a variety of types of purchasing solicitations and contracts such as requests for proposals, public works construction specifications, services agreements, leases, and power purchase agreements. Experience in an electric utility is desired but not required.
The Position:
This position will work with subject matter experts throughout SVP to develop scopes of work or evaluate proposed agreements for complex services. This position also provides high-level management, and analytical support including supervising subordinate staff, developing and recommending changes to processes and procedures, collaborating with the assigned City Attorney, and coordinating with teams in other divisions to support contracts that will be shared by multiple teams. This position may oversee the administrative activities associated with software programs used by Business Services including those used for insurance verification, prevailing wage, and capital project management. The Senior Management Analyst will mentor staff and develop and deliver training to subordinate staff and staff in other divisions. This position is expected to independently perform complex analyses and serve as a problem solver associated with contracts at SVP.
The ideal candidate for this position will have a strong background in contract development and management and possess a bachelor's degree in a related field. This position will be required to perform high-level technical support and complex analysis associated with contracts to resolve issues with a short timeline. The position will also support the development of policies, procedures, and guidelines to improve contract management and workflow. Candidates should have strong attention to detail, solid written and verbal communication, and must be able to manage multiple high priorities. The position requires the use of considerable initiative, judgment, analysis, and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently and handle situations with great sensitivity, tact, discretion, and diplomacy. To learn more about the Silicon Valley Power, visit our website.
As a member of the City's Unclassified Service, this is an "at-will" position and the incumbent serves at the discretion of the City Manager.
Additional Information:
Applications must be filled out completely (e.g. do not write “see resume, NA, or personnel file.”). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter and, 2) Resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov. Applications must be submitted by the filing deadline of Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 4:00 PM.
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW.
The annual salary range for this position is $138,593.04 - $179,371.20. This position may be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range.
Education and Experience
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field; and
- Three years of responsible professional journey-level experience in public administration which may include systems and procedures, budget, fiscal program and project coordination, or human resources programs.
Desirable Qualifications
A Master's degree in Public or Business Administration or closely related field is desirable.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST Incumbents in this position are required to file a Conflict of Interest statement upon assuming office, annually, and upon leaving office, in accordance with City Manager Directive 100.
Follow this link to view the entire Class Specification, which includes more information on Typical Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
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The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov.
Salary : $138,593 - $179,371
