Senior Administrative Analyst

Senior Administrative Analyst

The City of Concord is currently seeking to fill one Senior Administrative Analyst vacancy in the City Manager's Office. The Senior Administrative Analyst will perform generalist duties in support of functions which include community relations, economic development, and the Concord Naval Weapons Station.

What you will be doing:

• Assisting the City Manager and Assistant City Manager with developing, preparing, and analyzing budget and staffing reports; supporting annual budget development and ongoing budget monitoring.
• Creating, analyzing, and presenting a wide range of reports related to all aspects of City operations, including financial, staffing, operational, and programmatic data.
• Participating in confidential discussions and maintaining strict confidentiality regarding sensitive organizational, personnel, and policy matters.
• Supporting the City Manager's Office functions including community relations, economic development, Concord Naval Weapons Station, and other administrative and departmental responsibilities.
• Working directly with the public by responding to inquiries, assisting with concerns, and addressing complaints with professionalism and high-level customer service.
• Responding to questions and requests that come through the City Manager's Office on behalf of the City Council, including preparing supporting materials, conducting research, and providing follow-up information.
• Assisting with preparation for study sessions, workshops, and strategic discussions; helping establish goals and priorities and providing analysis, tracking, and follow-up on those goals.
• Overseeing and administering leases and licenses, including ensuring agreements are kept current, updated, created as needed, and that payments are collected and processed appropriately; collecting and managing associated insurance documents.
• Preparing City Council meeting staff reports and may present items to the City Council and other boards or committees.
• Answering phones, drafting correspondence, and managing email communications on behalf of the City Manager's Office.
• Working on-site in the office; may be required to work evenings and weekends as needed to support meetings, events, or time-sensitive projects.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a strong background in budget preparation, analysis, and expenditure tracking.
• Possesses experience with contract and lease management.
• Has experience preparing clear and comprehensive reports, including staff reports for the City Council and other governing bodies.
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills and the ability to develop and present complex data-driven reports.
• Has high-level customer service experience and can work effectively with the public, City Council, community groups, and internal staff.
• Is a highly motivated self-starter who can manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Understands and maintains confidentiality in all aspects of work.
• Embodies and promotes the City's Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Is willing and able to work on-site, including occasional evenings and weekends, to meet operational needs.

What we offer:

• Participation in CalPERS pension, tiered based on date of hire
• A variety of health care plans or a cash-in-lieu benefit of $200 if waiving coverage
• City-paid dental insurance; employee-paid vision insurance
• Vacation accruals starting at 15 days per year, 12 days of sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, plus 80 hours of administrative leave per year
• Generous tuition reimbursement program
• 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans, including an employer paid contribution of 3% plus $2000 annually
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare, dependent care and commuting costs
• Life insurance in the amount of twice the annual salary (up to $400,000 max) and disability insurance
• A wellness program that offers annual health expos, health and nutrition education, as well as a variety of mental health resources

The Community:

Nestled in the foothills of Mt. Diablo, Concord is a major East Bay community located 29 miles east of San Francisco and 58miles north of San Jose. With a population of almost 130,000 residents occupying an area of 31 square miles, Concord is the largest city in Contra Costa County. The City's central location offers easy access to the entire Bay Area including Oakland, San Francisco, and the Silicon Valley.

Concord has much to offer; its local lifestyle reflects a careful blending of the City's early California heritage, along with modern planned development. It is a harmonious community of quiet neighborhoods, an excellent park system, convenient shopping centers, large preserves of open space, a state-of-the-art hospital, and a wide variety of restaurants. Additionally, diverse public and private educational opportunities for students of all ages are available in Concord.

Concord residents enjoy a Mediterranean climate with…