Management Analyst

TITLE:                         Management Analyst

SALARY:                     $ 69,309 – 95,544
DIVISION:                  Capital Projects
POSTING DATES:     April 14, 2025 – May 16, 2025
*The starting salary is determined by years of relevant working experience, educational and training background and will not exceed the mid-range. 

 ABOUT SGVCOG

The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) is a regional government planning agency that aims to maximize the quality of life in the San Gabriel Valley. We are a joint powers authority consisting of 31 incorporated cities, unincorporated communities in Los Angeles County Supervisorial Districts 1 and 5, and three San Gabriel Municipal Water Districts.

The SGVCOG is in the San Gabriel Valley of Southern California. Applicants considered for this role must currently live in Southern California or be willing to relocate. The agency does not contribute to relocation or commute costs.

 

THE POSITION

This position supports the Capital Projects Department through data analysis and fieldwork, utilizing a variety of software tools to analyze program data and create visualizations. The role also includes conducting fieldwork at various projects in the San Gabriel Valley, as well as attending community events. The SGVCOG is seeking to fill one full-time Management Analyst position in Capital Projects.

The duties listed below are intended as examples of various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.

• Role of Capital Projects Analyst: The role of the Capital Projects Analyst is to provide critical day-to-day project management support and administrative support. As a result, duties will be dynamic and high demand as emergency situations occur outside regular day-to-day project management. Responsibilities will include (but not limited to) report writing, meeting coordination, external communications, budget tracking and Committee management. 
• Report Writing: The Capital Projects Analyst writes reports/descriptions, with support from the Senior Project Manager/Assistant Director, on assigned projects starting with a technical baseline and ability to adapt for a less technical audience (Capital Projects and Construction Committee, Governing Board, etc.). Reports may include providing information in the following areas:
  • Project updates for the Capital Projects and Construction Committee. 
  • Project reports on contract amendment reports on assigned projects. 
  • Grant report writing on assigned projects. 
  • Project update information for invoices. 
  • Project descriptions for project insurance.
• Project Budget Tracking: The Capital Projects Analyst shall assist  on project budget tracking, including coordinating with the Finance department and grantors. 
• Meeting Coordination: The Capital Projects Analyst will be responsible for acting as meeting coordinator. Meeting coordination shall include scheduling meetings, preparing detailed meeting minutes. The Capital Projects Analyst will also attend meetings including providing project briefing information when needed. 
• Vendor/Consultant Management: The Capital Projects Analyst will assist the with vendor/consultant management in relation to assigned capital projects. Duties will include verifying vendor/consultant charges against contracts/task orders, and other general project management support for vendors/consultants. 

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Thorough understanding of the theories, principles, and practices related to transportation, including land use planning and regulations, mobility, and public finance. Familiarity with applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations that govern transportation policies, funding sources, real estate leasing, mobility, and development practices. Basic knowledge of research methodologies, analytical techniques, and innovative approaches. Proficiency in financial, analytical, statistical, and mathematical processes and procedures. Competency in using applicable business software applications. Awareness of emerging business models and the ability to identify and test new models of service delivery.

ABILITY TO:
Effectively manage local and shared data files while meeting tight time constraints and deadlines. Work independently in a highly structured environment and demonstrate the ability to compile and analyze data efficiently. Develop and maintain strong external relationships to support project success. Remain flexible and adaptable, with the capacity to iterate when obstacles arise during project implementation. Pay close attention to detail while maintaining a clear understanding of the broader project vision. Communicate clearly, reliably, and knowledgeably regarding departmental priorities. Additionally, demonstrate the ability to understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and agreements. Conduct planning studies and projects, and apply financial, analytical, and statistical research methods as needed. Prepare well-structured reports and correspondence, analyze situations, identify problems, and recommend viable solutions. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to public or private groups and interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders. Exhibit strong mediation and negotiation skills and effectively identify and evaluate opportunities to pilot new models of service delivery.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Urban or Transportation Planning, Engineering (Civil, Transportation, Structural, Industrial, Mechanical, Architecture, etc.), Business, Public Administration, Political Science, Urban Design, Public Policy, Finance, or a related field.
• At least two years of relevant experience in transportation, planning, project management, urban design, transportation system design and research, transportation finance, operations planning, or other related areas.
• At least two years of professional experience in administrative analysis and research, policy development, and/or fiscal administration, including budget or management responsibilities, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Highly desired but not required

• Experience utilizing mapping software such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or related.  
• Experience performing data analysis and visualization software such as Microsoft Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or similar programs.
• Experience conducting fieldwork such as collecting and tracking data information.
• Experience engaging with community members at events such as bike rides, fairs, community meetings, or other events.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate for this position should be adept at juggling multiple priorities and bring a high level of organization to the department. This individual will be an excellent writer and communicator, a strong collaborator, able and willing to take initiative where necessary. Additionally, the ideal candidate should be customer service oriented and welcomes challenging work. The competencies desired for a successful incumbent is something who displays initiative, critical thinking, ownership, and accountability, learning agility, organizational systems thinking, political and organizational savvy, professional integrity and ethics, strategic thinking and perspective and results driven.PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. The employee is frequently required to lift 25 pounds unaided. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, use of both eyes, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this class, the employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information, and documents; analyzes and solves problems; use math and mathe­matical reasoning; observes and interprets people and situations; learns and applies new information and skills; performs highly detailed work; deals with changing deadlines, constant interrup­tions, and multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public. Evening, holiday and/or weekend work may be required.

Driving Requirements

Driving is essential to this role. The incumbent will regularly visit project sites and attend field meetings. 

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

The SGVCOG is seeking to fill one position in this recruitment. This position will close on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 6:00 PM. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by a representative from SGVCOG Human Resources. Those selected to interview may be requested to provide professional references. Employment at the SGVCOG is contingent upon a successful background check. Please note, new employees will be required to report to the office for the first two months of employment.

SALARY: $69,309-95,544

*The starting salary is determined by years of relevant working experience, educational and training background and will not exceed the mid-range. 

 
The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment & Housing Act (FEHA), if accommodations are necessary to perform the essential functions of the position, or to participate in any portion of the selection process, please contact Human Resources at (626) 214-1310 within three (3) calendar days of the final filing date for the recruitment. 

Salary : $69,309 - $95,544