Management Analyst

Are you ready for a new opportunity and ready to make a difference in a small beach city?

Come join our Hermosa Beach Police Department as a Management Analyst!

Management Analyst Job Flyer

Final date to receive applications:
Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Under general direction, performs the full range of varied and responsible professional and technical administrative and analytical duties in support of assigned department, division, function, or program area including in areas of specialty such as finance, grants management, legislative affairs, communications, engineering, economic development, or public services. Provides professional level research, analysis, report preparation, statistical work, and other analytical support to assigned area, coordinates assigned activities with other functions, divisions, outside agencies, and the public, and performs a variety of professional level duties relative to assigned area of responsibility.

• Conducts studies, research projects, and analysis by selecting, adapting, and applying appropriate analytical, research, and statistical techniques.
• Conducts studies and surveys of organizations.
• Compiles information and prepares and presents reports of findings and recommendations for action.
• Researches, recommends, and implements policies, procedures, and changing business practices and processes for assigned area. Coordinates, structures, and oversees on-going or special programs as assigned.
• Provides assistance in resolving operational and administration problems including identifying problem areas and issues, conducting research to find alternative solutions, making recommendations, and assisting in implementation of recommendations.
• Ensures accuracy, completeness and compliance with City standards, policies and procedures.
• Assists in the preparation and administration of budgets and grants, and provides financial analysis of revenues, expenditures and reimbursements.
• Prepares administrative, operational, and financial reports including the preparation of conclusions, recommendations, and forecasts based on data summaries and other findings.
• Researches, develops, and monitors assigned contracts and agreements with outside suppliers, service providers, and others.
• Performs legislative affairs duties including supporting elected officials and serving as liaison.
• Facilitates and administers web-based tools and communication platforms.
• Ensures work is performed in compliance with contracts and agreements.
• Coordinates assigned services and project activities with other City programs, functions, boards, committees, task forces as well as external organizations and agencies and the general public.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings and stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the fields of business and public administration and issues related to area of assignment.

• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned program area
• Principles, practices, and procedures of business administration and public administration
• Practices of communications, government relations, including the use of social media and website content management; principles of effective public relations
• Principles of organizational, public administration and management practices as applied to the analysis, evaluation, development, and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures in service areas managed; administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program development and pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Principles and practices of research techniques, sources and availability of information, and methods of report presentation; applicable legal guidelines and standards affecting the administration of a municipal government
• Principles and practices of municipal budget development and administration; funding sources impacting program and service development;
  City organization and functions of the various departments; user fee schedules
• Awareness of social, political and environmental issues influencing program administration
• Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; business letter writing and other document preparation; office methods, procedures and equipment and basic mathematics; principles and practices of technology including hardware and software
• Principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and…