Senior Management Analyst - Parks & Recreation

This posting is continuous and applications will be reviewed as they are submitted.

The District reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time or at the time the position is filled.

Join a friendly, supportive, and fun work culture where high standards are valued!

The Cordova Recreation & Park District (CRPD) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Management Analyst – Parks & Recreation to join our dynamic Parks & Recreation team. In this pivotal role, you will conduct financial and data-driven analysis to support budget development and address key policy, administrative, and operational matters impacting our community programs.

We are an award-winning agency that thrives on positive relationships and partnerships in our community.

This is a full-time onsite position with a comprehensive benefits package that includes fully paid medical, dental, and vision for the employee and all eligible dependents. CRPD participates in the CalPERS Retirement System. Employees in this classification have the option of working a 9/80 schedule. (a two-workweek schedule of eight 9-hour days, one 8-hour day, and one day off)

Who We Are

Under the general supervision of the Director of Parks & Recreation, this position is responsible for performing a broad range of advanced-level analytical and administrative duties. Key responsibilities include supporting budget development, conducting financial and data-driven analysis, and addressing policy, administrative, and operational matters impacting the Parks & Recreation department. The role oversees complex program areas, plans and evaluates departmental systems and procedures, and leads improvement efforts. Additional duties include developing recommendations, preparing detailed reports, participating in special projects and initiatives, and producing various financial and statistical reports to support strategic decision-making.

This is the advanced journey-level class in the professional Management Analyst series. Positions at this level are generally assigned responsibility for the management and administration of significant programs, projects, functions, and/or service areas. Incumbents at this level also independently perform the most difficult, sensitive, complex, and responsible analytical, statistical, programmatic, management, and other administrative analyses duties. Assignments are typically received in broad, outline form, and incumbents are expected to act independently in developing applicable resources and information. Work is typically reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements.

Essential Functions

• Assist in developing budgets by analyzing financial data and preparing reports for assigned department heads.
• Track and monitor budget expenditures to ensure alignment with department goals.
• Develop and implement cost recovery strategies to optimize financial resources.
• Establish, track, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess financial performance.
• Prepare and present quarterly cost recovery and budget reports.
• Break down budget allocations and analyze operational costs for efficiency.
• Evaluate financial performance and recommend cost-saving measures to department heads.
• Develop and maintain tracking systems, procedures, policies, and programs.
• Assist in reviewing, obtaining, and tracking insurance for contracts, ensuring compliance with updated insurance documentation.
• Conduct complex research, data analysis, and administrative tasks to support departmental operations; prepare reports and recommendations.
• Oversee and assess key program areas, encompassing planning, coordination, and process enhancement; identify challenges and propose effective solutions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain organizational policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives.
• Oversee assigned areas, which may include supervising lower-level staff.
• Coordinate, implement, and monitor special projects, evaluating new and existing programs, services, and policies.
• Prepare technical reports, statistical analyses, and data summaries to support decision-making.
• Serve as a liaison with internal departments and external agencies to coordinate efforts and share information.
• Administer and review contracts, ensuring compliance with organizational objectives.
• Develop, track, and manage Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and Joint Use Agreements (JUAs) to support partnerships.
• Participate in strategic planning and contribute to the development of long-term goals.
• Conduct audits and ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Research and write grant proposals to secure funding opportunities.
• Gather and analyze data on best practices and industry trends to improve operational effectiveness.
• Respond to and resolve complex inquiries and issues.
• Provide support to management, participate in committees, and deliver presentations to stakeholders, including the Board of Directors.
• Stay updated on industry developments through professional meetings and training.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Operations, services and activities of assigned program area.
• Advanced principles and practices of public administration and program development.
• Advanced methods and techniques of data collection, data analysis, research, and report preparation.
• Advanced methods and techniques of program, statistical, and financial analysis.
• The laws, regulations and reporting requirements pertaining assigned department.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Principles of business letter writing.
• Principles and practices of record keeping and records management.
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.

Ability to:

• Perform a variety of complex and diverse professional level administrative and analytical duties in support of assigned department.
• Assume responsibility for managing the more complex program areas in assigned department.
• Plan, coordinate, direct, and evaluate assigned systems, procedures and operations.
• Understand the organization and operation of the assigned department and outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
• Interpret and apply pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations as well as District policies and procedures.
• Research, analyze and evaluate programs, policies and procedures.
• Collect, evaluate and interpret complex information and data.
• Prepare clear and concise administrative reports.
• Maintain accurate and complete records on programs and operations.
• Assist with budget preparation and administration.
• Supervise, direct, and coordinate the work of lower-level staff.
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Maintain a variety of data, records, and reports.
• Provide high quality customer service.
• Work independently.
• Return and report in a timely manner when given assignments.
• Read and understand technical documents and explain their essential points clearly.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

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:

Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in finance, public or business administration, or a related field, and four (4) years of professional level administrative and management analysis experience.

Additional Requirements:

Department of Justice (DOJ) background check required.
Required to take and pass a drug screening.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT