Senior Management Analyst

Description

Do you have the desire to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and diverse community? Join a collaborative workforce committed to serving the City of Irvine as a Senior Management Analyst with the City Manager's Office. 

The Senior Management Analyst will assist in a variety of priority City projects and initiatives in the City Manager’s Office. This is an excellent opportunity for a collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
 
This recruitment will supplement an existing list for Senior Management Analyst, which will expire on 10/20/24. If you are already on an eligibility list, please reapply to demonstrate interest and update your application information. 

Your Impact

• Coordinate and lead various intradepartmental special projects for the City Manager's Office, including real estate transactions and development planning.
• Perform professional research and analysis related to managing and improving citywide programs, policies, and procedures.
• Provide project support and administration for multiple complex projects including real estate disposition, physical site planning, due diligence, infrastructure and business planning.
• Draft comprehensive staff reports, memorandums, resolutions, and briefings on various subject matters, including development, real estate, strategic planning, and other special projects.
• Understand and have experience with developing innovative service delivery models and cross-sectoral collaborations.
• Provide written analysis, evaluation, and recommendations regarding programs and proposals.
• Create and manage project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Assist in resolving difficult, complex, and sensitive, operational and administration problems.
• Identify problem areas and issues; plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and conduct complex administrative and/or management studies.
• Manage budget analysis, contracts, and procurement.
• Present information to the City Council and various committees, commissions, and civic groups.
• Coordinate and support innovative strategies and policy development in the areas of economic development and urban planning.
• Collaborate with City staff, community partners, outside agencies, and members of the public on a variety of projects and initiatives.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the fields of real estate development, public finance and administration, and issues related to public/private partnership.
• Respond to sensitive and complex citizen complaints and requests for information.
• Find additional information in the Senior Management Analyst job description.

Best Fit

• Exceptional professional judgment and strong report writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent project management skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Project are a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including comfort with data collection and interpretation.
• A collaborative team player who is innovative and achievement-focused.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced environment with the ability to remain flexible.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Experience presenting recommendations on a wide range of policy, program, and business issues.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage change and foster effective working relationships with City staff, elected officials, and the public.
• Exceptional professional judgment, along with strong report writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or a related field.
• Six years responsible municipal management experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• May require possession of or ability to obtain a valid California driver's license.

Your Team
The City Manager’s Office assists the Irvine City Council in the development of policies, goals, and objectives, as well as the implementation of decisions established by the City Council. The department oversees the activities and operations of the City including legislative support, policy implementation, budget development, strategic planning, economic development, elections, communication services, and the legal service functions of the City.

The Mission of the Employees of the City of Irvine is to create and maintain a community where people can live, work, and play in an environment that is safe, vibrant, and aesthetically pleasing. We are one team that exists to serve our community in the continual pursuit of a City that offers an exceptional quality of life. The City of Irvine’s five values of Humility, Innovation, Empathy, Passion, and Integrity reflect the interests and needs of the community, and the level of service they expect and desire. We are One Irvine through embrace of a team-oriented approach by living our values every day.
 
The Process
The selection process may include an examination and a background investigation prior to appointment. This recruitment may establish and eligibility list to fill future positions in similar and/or lower classifications within the organization.
 
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation.