The East Bay Municipal Utility District’s (EBMUD’s) Information Systems Department (ISD) is seeking a Management Analyst II who is a professional, highly organized, resourceful, and motivated team player with experience in financial analysis, information systems, contracts analysis and coordination, and operational and administrative issue investigation and analysis, all involving exercising independent judgment and working with general guidance and direction.Typical responsibilities of the Management Analyst II position in the following areas will include:Contracts• Coordinating, developing, executing, and monitoring contracts for services, software applications, materials, and equipment for systems, databases, and related applications for District operations.• Partnering with in-house legal, risk management, purchasing, contract equity, IT security and other staff as needed regarding the language and interpretation of specification and contract documents; serving as a liaison between the District and current/potential vendors to support the contract revision process.• Creating, revising, and maintaining policies, procedures, and standards related to IT purchasing, contracts, and budgets.• Providing training and support to District stakeholders with contracts related to IT services, software, materials, and supplies.Budgets• Planning, organizing, and preparing departmental budgets; reviewing budget requests for appropriateness, accuracy, and cost justifications.• Creating and analyzing budget and expenditure data to support financial analysis, planning, and forecasting.• Discussing budget findings and recommendations with managers, supervisors, and other personnel; presenting recommendations; preparing reports on the basis of analyses.Operations• Performing studies on ISD administrative and operational procedures and practices;• Making recommendations to management on options for achieving improvements, increased efficiency, cost savings, etc.Administration• Preparing a variety of clear and concise written materials such as correspondence, specifications, bid documents, and reports.• Performing analytical and statistical operation studies.• Utilizing information systems to conduct daily business and process large amounts of data.• Creating customized reports to minimize manual processes.Other duties include: • Collecting, compiling, and analyzing information and data in the preparation of reports, memoranda, presentations, and other documents.• Coordinating and undertaking projects, studies, and other activities with various EBMUD staff and other agencies.• Planning, organizing, developing, and conducting analyses using various quantitative methods such as cost analyses, systems analyses, statistical analyses, etc.The ideal candidate for the Management Analyst II position in ISD will have the following: • Proven ability to work independently, prioritize and meet deadlines.• Demonstrated experience developing and monitoring contracts for software applications, licenses, services, materials, and equipment for use by EBMUD staff.• Extensive experience analyzing and coordinating contract terms, requirements, schedules, and costs.• Experience analyzing complex contract issues and problems, then make sound recommendations.• Knowledge of proposal and specification writing and the formal bidding process.• Proven experience with the budget lifecycle, including but not limited to budget preparation, planning, analysis, forecasting, and tracking.• Experience preparing clear and concise written materials including proposals, specifications, correspondence, and reports.• General knowledge of purchasing principles, practices, and procedures, particularly as applied to the public sector.Flexible/hybrid work from home schedule may be available for some positions in this job classification.The salary range is $10,937 per month increasing to $11,484, $12,058, and $12,661 after 6, 18, and 30 months, respectively.EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals age forty or older, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), pregnancy disability leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and other categories protected by federal, state and/or local laws.1. A bachelor’s degree with major work in business or public administration or directly related field such as finance or accounting.2. Two years of professional experience primarily in administrative, management, budgetary, or systems analyses. Experience with contracts analysis and coordination is desirable.3. A master's degree in business or public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of experience.4. Must possess the physical requirements to perform the important and critical duties of the job, including utilizing computers and maintaining a physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of time.5. Must be willing to work overtime as needed.Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. To be considered under the “equivalent combination of education and experience” provision, it is your responsibility to include in your application materials written evidence of employment performed at the level of the typical duties of this position and/or coursework in subject areas directly related to this position. For more information, see our FAQ page at http://www.ebmud.com/jobs/job-resources/job-faqs-frequently-asked-questions/.1. Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.ebmud.com by 4:30 p.m., Friday, May 31, 2024. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.2. Candidates must achieve a passing score on each test part in order to advance to the next step in the selection process.3. All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, with those candidates receiving a passing score to be invited to a panel interview tentatively scheduled for June 2024.4. Successful candidates will be placed on the hiring list, based on rank, for further consideration to fill the current regular vacancy, as well as others occurring over the next 12 to 24 months.5. The probation period for this position is 12 months. For those holding civil service status the probation period is 6 months.6. All employment offers are conditional, pending the results of a Live Scan background screening. All selected finalists must participate in the Live Scan background screening process to remain in consideration for EBMUD employment.As the first step in the selection process, responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted online with the regular EBMUD application. Please provide thorough, accurate descriptions of assignments you have personally performed. Should you respond with comments such as “see application” or “see resume” instead of addressing the questions directly, your application may not be considered.