SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST

This promotional recruitment is only open to current "Regular" City of Huntington Beach employees. (Employees who have not completed their INITIAL probationary period are not eligible).

Here in Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have an outstanding career opportunity available, as we're looking for the "right person" to serve as Senior Management Analyst. The current assignment is within the Community Development Department; however, the eligible list created from this recruitment may be used to fill vacancies in other departments or divisions.

The ideal candidate is an experienced municipal management analyst with strong analytical, organizational, communication, and project management skills. This position will primarily support the Code Enforcement, Housing, Economic Development, and Real Estate divisions while providing Department-wide analytical and administrative support.

The incumbent will have experience supporting departmental budgets and programs, including budget preparation and management for multiple divisions, and will possess knowledge of professional services contracting and City purchasing policies. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and resourceful problem-solver who uses data-driven decision-making, sound business judgment, and critical thinking to address complex issues and develop effective solutions. The ability to build strong working relationships, work independently with minimal supervision, and communicate effectively with staff at all levels is essential.

• Promote a high quality built environment by planning for future growth and development of the City while ensuring development proposals conformed to the City's vision and implementing documents;
• Ensure that current construction is safe and in alignment with the City's vision and complies with all Federal, State, and local regulations;
• Enhance inclusive prosperity by promoting attainable housing, preserving quality neighborhoods, providing necessary public services and facilities, and creating job opportunities by growing the local economy.

Examples of Essential Duties

• Conducts complex analyses, studies, and research projects including those regarding budget, finance, and operating issues
• Identifies issues, collects data, analyzes alternatives and makes recommendations, prepares and presents reports
• Manages programs and projects as assigned; oversees program administration and operation; assists in the delivery and implementation of program strategies and process improvement
• Coordinates and conducts complex professional-level public administration studies and projects; prepares and presents reports of findings and recommendations; supports and facilitates the implementation of programs and projects; identifies issues and recommends solutions; monitors and reports implementation status and activities
• Monitors program progress in meeting goals and objectives
• Administers departmental operating budget; allocates budgeted resources within internal budgets and administers approved budget; assigns and authorizes expenditures
• Analyzes proposed capital, personnel, operating, and maintenance expenditures; prepares reports and analyses related to impact of budgetary decisions
• Prepares multi-year financial forecasts; track and monitors budget expenditures
• Plans, coordinates, and evaluates activities associated with assigned contracts
• Participates in research, evaluation, and negotiation of proposed contractual obligations and agreements; administers assigned contracts
• Analyzes federal, state, and local legislative proposals for impact on assigned operations; prepares analysis and briefings on enacted legislation, judicial interpretations, and regulatory agency directives; ensures departmental compliance

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business, public administration or other related field. Master’s degree in related field preferred.

Experience: Four years’ professional-level management analyst experience within a municipality or other public sector agency.

Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required at the time of appointment and throughout employment.

• Application Review
• Examination - Applicants that best meet the City's needs will be invited to participate in the virtual oral exam (weighted 100%) - tentatively scheduled for August 27, 2026
• Selection Interview
• Pre-Employment/Background
• Appointment