Senior Management Analyst - Parks & Recreation

The Cordova Recreation & Park District (CRPD) is seeking a Senior Management Analyst – Parks & Recreation with the responsibility to perform advanced analytical and administrative duties, and support budget and management issues for the Parks and Recreation and Risk Management departments.  Responsibilities include managing complex program areas, planning, coordinating, directing, and evaluating systems and operations, and developing recommendations and reports. 

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)

First-round interviews will tentatively take place the week of April 7, 2025.

Under general supervision of the Director of Parks and Recreation, performs a wide variety of complex and diverse advanced level analytical and administrative duties including duties in support of budget, financial, policy, administrative and management issues affecting the Parks and Recreation and Risk Management departments; assumes responsibility for managing the more complex program areas in assigned department; plans, coordinates, directs, and evaluates assigned systems, procedures and operations; develops recommendations and writes reports; participates in special projects and assigned programs; and prepares a variety of financial and statistical reports.

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.

• Assist in developing budgets by analyzing financial data and preparing reports for assigned departments.
• Track and monitor budget expenditures to ensure alignment with financial goals.
• Develop and implement cost recovery strategies to optimize financial resources.
• Monitor and report on fiscal activities to maintain budget compliance.
• 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.

• Assist in planning, organizing, and coordinating the risk management program.
• Develop and maintain risk tracking systems, procedures, policies, and programs.
• Process general liability and property claims; support Human Resources in managing government tort claims against the District.
• Oversee the timely filing of claims, ensure prompt notifications to claimants, compile claim costs, and pursue reimbursement when applicable.
• Coordinate with internal departments to facilitate claims management.
• Assist in reviewing, obtaining, and tracking insurance for contracts, ensuring compliance with updated insurance documentation.
• Conduct periodic safety audits and inspections to verify compliance with mandated documentation.
• Organize, participate in, and document meetings for safety-related committees.

General

• 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.

• 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, research, and report preparation.
• Advanced methods and techniques of program, statistical, and financial analysis.
• Municipal finance accounting principles, practices and systems.
• The laws, regulations and reporting requirements pertaining assigned department.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting.
• Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of developing and administering risk management, loss control, claim negotiation and resolution, financing and insuring of risk, and claims programs. 
• 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 and financial reports.
• Maintain accurate and complete records on programs and operations.
• Perform 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 ledgers, logs, 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.

Salary : $92,088 - $117,530