Senior Management Analyst

Come work for the beautiful City of Redondo Beach, located in the South Bay of Los Angeles County and known for its scenic beaches, vibrant waterfront, and welcoming coastal community.  Join our Community Services Department and help deliver programs, projects, and events that make a lasting impact on the community.

Under the general direction of the Department Director, this position performs professional-level administrative and analytical work in support of the City's mission, goals, policies, and objectives.  The successful candidate will be a key strategic partner, leading research and analysis, coordinating high-profile initiatives and special events, developing recommendations, managing complex projects, and helping move important departmental priorities from concept to completion.  This role requires a highly organized, self-motivated professional who exercises sound judgment, takes initiative, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-performing environment.

This position is accountable as a team member to perform administrative and support duties and services including, but not limited to:

• Planning, organizing and directing specialized programs and projects
• Formulating program/project policies and procedures
• Preparing and supervising the administration of the program/project budget
• Supervising staff members, providing a variety of administrative support services and performing general research and specialized research in areas such as grants management, environmental concerns and public relations
• Acting as a resource to staff
• Directing staff activities with the public, city departments and other outside organizations in connection with programs and projects
• Directing the preparation and dissemination of the information to the public and the media, including but not limited to drafting press releases, and handling complaints and requests for information
• Conducting complex administrative research, which may include the use of studies and surveys
• Drafting reports recommending appropriate courses of action for problems
• Conducting administrative analyses addressing methods to improve and increase the efficiency of municipal operations
• Directing the preparation of reports, press releases, documents and correspondence
• Making public presentations, including presentations to the City Council and/or representing the City Manager or Department Head at City boards, civic or professional groups and/or commission meetings
• Working irregular hours including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays, as necessary; being available for call-back and automatic return to work within a reasonable response time for major emergencies, disasters, critical incidents and as otherwise required
• Exercising critical thinking towards thorough and professional recommendations and completed staff work
• Providing internal and external customer services; communicating effectively orally and in writing with the public and fellow employees; solving problems and supporting the City's mission, policies, goals and objectives
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and working cooperatively with co-workers, and other members of the supervisory/management team, City staff, other agencies and the community
• Exercising tact, self-restraint and good judgment; taking initiative to achieve positive, timely results for the organization with diplomatic skills and ethical conduct; conducting duties, responsibilities, tasks and assignments with a constructive, cooperative, positive and professional attitude and demeanor
• Supporting the City's corporate values of openness and honesty; integrity and ethics; accountability; customer service; teamwork; excellence; and fiscal and environmental responsibility
• Performing other duties as required

This position requires knowledge of basic information on materials, equipment, regulations, principals, procedures and/or practices necessary to perform the required duties including but not limited to public administration, quantitative and management analysis techniques, report writing, public relations, project management and areas of specialty within specifically assigned departments; budgeting principals, techniques of organization and methods studies; human relations principals and practices. The position requires knowledge of practices, techniques and methods to accomplish the City's goals and objective by combining the appropriate people, resources, process and time to achieve results.

The position requires the ability to analyze and solve administrative problems, prepare factual reports and make reasonable conclusions and recommendations for administrative actions, keep abreast of current developments in area(s) of specialty and legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California.

The position requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in public or business administration or in area(s) of specialty and three (3) years of professional work experience which includes providing general staff assistance and program administration assistance in the area(s) of specialty, including at least one year of supervisory experience.

The position requires computer literacy and working knowledge of Microsoft Office, the ability to communicate using email programs, and an understanding and adherence to City policies for information technology.

The position's expected competencies are sound decision making skills, critical thinking ability, problem-solving and innovation skills, drive for results, analytic skills, interpersonal, customer service and diplomatic skills, ethical conduct and proven top performances.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires mobility, hearing, vision and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed. Work is primarily performed in a standard office setting with exposure to computer glare, vibrations and pitch. Ability to lift, carry and move objects up to 25 pounds is also required. The position requires meeting the physical employment standards for the position.

The selection process may include but is not limited to: Application review and evaluation, written examination, performance test and interview. All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process. The pre-employment process may include but not be limited to: Reference checks, background investigation, fingerprint-based criminal history check, credit check, degree verification, and post-offer medical examination and drug test. For public safety positions, including positions based in the Police and/or Fire Department(s), the pre-employment process may also include but not be limited to a P.O.S.T. compliant background check, polygraph examination, post-offer medical examination and drug test, and post-offer psychological examination. 

Candidates must fill out the employment application and supplemental questions completely and accurately. Required fields and supplemental questions are noted with an asterisk (*). All other fields are optional. Applications including references to "see resume" are considered incomplete and will be disqualified.

The City of Redondo Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Candidates with a disability who may need accommodation during the selection process must notify the Human Resources Department at least five (5) business days in advance of the test date.

Qualified Military Veterans are given an additional five points to a passing score for both open-competitive and promotional recruitments. Documentation of such service, such as a veteran identification card or DD214, must be provided along with the application for employment or before the conclusion of the testing process.

Note: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

Salary : $82,068 - $114,444