What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Management Analyst position at Dublin San Ramon Services District?
The Dublin San Ramon Services District is currently recruiting to fill one regular, full-time Senior Management Analyst in the Operations Department.
THE POSITION
The Senior Management Analyst in the Operations Department supports six (6) divisions, including the Operations Director. This position is the Operation’s Department’s central connector, serving as the hub for communication across the team, leadership, and partners. The Senior Management Analyst brings people, information, and priorities together to ensure the Department functions as a cohesive, well-coordinated unit. As the primary coordination point, the Senior Management Analyst knows where information is, keeps that information flowing, and tracks progress across multiple workstreams. The position anticipates needs and supports the Department in meeting deadlines and goals.
Primary responsibilities of the Senior Management Analyst for Operations include the following:
The ideal candidate for the Senior Management Analyst in Operations will have demonstrated the following:
Receives general direction from assigned Senior Manager. Exercises technical and function direction over and provides training to lower-level professional, technical and/or administrative staff.
Participation in the District's telework program may be made available for this position after three (3) months of employment (for employees newly hired to the District). If telework is offered and/or made available for this position, it will be for no more than one (1) day per week (Monday or Friday only) and would apply to a new hire or promotional candidate, and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the District’s Telework Program.For information on the essential functions and duties of the positions, please view the Senior Management Analyst class specification.
The minimum qualifications described represent the typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential duties of the job. Any combination of education, licensing, and/or experience which has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job satisfactorily may qualify the candidates to be considered for open positions.
Senior Management Analyst
Education: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business or public administration or closely related field.
Experience: Five (5) years increasingly responsible professional administrative and analytical experience, including experience in budget, policy analysis and project or program management.
Substitution: Other qualifying education and experience combinations may include:
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Dublin San Ramon Services District employees are, by State and Federal law, Disaster Service Workers. The roles and responsibilities for Disaster Service Workers are authorized by the California Emergency Services Act and are defined in the California Labor Code. In the event of a declaration of emergency, any employee of the District may be assigned to perform activities which promote the protection of public health and safety or the preservation of lives and property. Such assignments may require service at locations, times, and under conditions that are significantly different than the normal work assignments and may continue into the recovery phase of the emergency. If a “Local Emergency” is declared during the employee’s shift, employees will be expected to remain at work to respond to the emergency needs of the community. If a “Local Emergency” is declared outside of the employee’s shift, employees must make every effort to contact their direct supervisor or department head to obtain reporting instructions as Disaster Service Workers.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
The selection process may consist of an evaluation of the applicant's qualifications, supplemental questionnaire, appraisal board interview, written examination, practical exercise and/or internal Department interviews, reference check, and a review of prior performance evaluations. Upon completion of the selection process, an offer of employment may be conditionally based upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and pre-employment medical exam.
RECRUITMENT TIMELINE
Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Appraisal Board Interview (virtual): Tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Hiring Interview (in-person): Tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
All dates are subject to change.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To apply, submit a resume, cover letter, and supplemental questionnaire online via governmentjobs.com, by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date of Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
THE POSITION
The Senior Management Analyst in the Operations Department supports six (6) divisions, including the Operations Director. This position is the Operation’s Department’s central connector, serving as the hub for communication across the team, leadership, and partners. The Senior Management Analyst brings people, information, and priorities together to ensure the Department functions as a cohesive, well-coordinated unit. As the primary coordination point, the Senior Management Analyst knows where information is, keeps that information flowing, and tracks progress across multiple workstreams. The position anticipates needs and supports the Department in meeting deadlines and goals.
Primary responsibilities of the Senior Management Analyst for Operations include the following:
- Budget Analysis, forecasting and administration
- Procurement and purchasing, including serving as the liaison between Operations and Finance
- District and JPA contracting and assessment
- CIP project and budget management for Operations
- Operations project and program management
- Compose and edit Operations documents, including staff reports and regulatory letters and correspondence
- Present to the Board and other governing bodies on behalf of the Operations Department
- Administrative staff functional supervision and oversight
The ideal candidate for the Senior Management Analyst in Operations will have demonstrated the following:
- Effective and adaptive communication skills
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Proactive, consistent follow-through on tasks, deadlines, and priorities
- Provides structure, clarity, and cohesion to a large team with competing priorities
- Effective intradepartmental and cross-departmental collaboration
- Prioritization and management of multiple projects and deadlines
- Proficient in interpreting and synthesizing contracts, agreements, and legal or regulatory requirements
Receives general direction from assigned Senior Manager. Exercises technical and function direction over and provides training to lower-level professional, technical and/or administrative staff.
Participation in the District's telework program may be made available for this position after three (3) months of employment (for employees newly hired to the District). If telework is offered and/or made available for this position, it will be for no more than one (1) day per week (Monday or Friday only) and would apply to a new hire or promotional candidate, and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the District’s Telework Program.For information on the essential functions and duties of the positions, please view the Senior Management Analyst class specification.
The minimum qualifications described represent the typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential duties of the job. Any combination of education, licensing, and/or experience which has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job satisfactorily may qualify the candidates to be considered for open positions.
Senior Management Analyst
Education: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business or public administration or closely related field.
Experience: Five (5) years increasingly responsible professional administrative and analytical experience, including experience in budget, policy analysis and project or program management.
Substitution: Other qualifying education and experience combinations may include:
- Associate's degree and seven (7) years of professional administrative and analytical experience as noted above.
- High school diploma and nine (9) years of professional administrative and analytical experience as noted above.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Dublin San Ramon Services District employees are, by State and Federal law, Disaster Service Workers. The roles and responsibilities for Disaster Service Workers are authorized by the California Emergency Services Act and are defined in the California Labor Code. In the event of a declaration of emergency, any employee of the District may be assigned to perform activities which promote the protection of public health and safety or the preservation of lives and property. Such assignments may require service at locations, times, and under conditions that are significantly different than the normal work assignments and may continue into the recovery phase of the emergency. If a “Local Emergency” is declared during the employee’s shift, employees will be expected to remain at work to respond to the emergency needs of the community. If a “Local Emergency” is declared outside of the employee’s shift, employees must make every effort to contact their direct supervisor or department head to obtain reporting instructions as Disaster Service Workers.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
The selection process may consist of an evaluation of the applicant's qualifications, supplemental questionnaire, appraisal board interview, written examination, practical exercise and/or internal Department interviews, reference check, and a review of prior performance evaluations. Upon completion of the selection process, an offer of employment may be conditionally based upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and pre-employment medical exam.
RECRUITMENT TIMELINE
Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Appraisal Board Interview (virtual): Tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Hiring Interview (in-person): Tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
All dates are subject to change.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To apply, submit a resume, cover letter, and supplemental questionnaire online via governmentjobs.com, by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date of Wednesday, April 15, 2026.