Management Analyst

PLEASE NOTE:

THIS PROMOTIONAL OPPORUNITY IS OPEN TO CURRENT CITY OF MALIBU EMPLOYEES ONLY.
DEFINITION

Under general direction, provides administrative, programmatic, budgetary, grant and work-flow support to an assigned department; analyzes departmental practices and procedures and makes recommendations for organizational, operational, policy and procedural improvements; develops, summarizes and maintains programmatic, administrative and fiscal records; directs, oversees and manages one or more department specific programs, special projects and studies and performs related administrative support functions; fosters cooperative working relationships among City departments and acts as liaison to various community, public and regulatory agencies;

performs related duties as assigned.

The City of Malibu is seeking an energetic and dynamic professional who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments. The ideal candidate brings a natural enthusiasm to their work, consistently motivating both themselves and others. A candidate who is team-oriented, values collective success and open communication, and comfortable contributing across various departments to achieve shared goals.

The Management Analyst will be a generalist that can support a variety of intradepartmental operations and special projects of the Public Works Department. The ideal candidate has experience working on high visibility projects, and is comfortable working with lobbyists, elected officials, and municipal management both internal and external to the City. A successful candidate can work on Department-level items to help with project management and analyze efficiencies, while also growing into an organization leader.

The candidate will bring a positive energy and a can-do spirit by not being afraid to jump into any assignment, even if not familiar with the subject matter but quickly learning and finding solutions. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be ready to make the role their own.

The Management Analyst shall be adept at or able to quickly learn the skills of, but not limited to:
Project Management, Policy Development and Implementation, Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, Legislation, Process Improvement, and Stakeholder Engagement.

If you are an individual who embraces change, adapts and adjusts quickly to shifting priorities, and remains composed and effective in the face of ambiguity, then you should join the City of Malibu. One must be creative, bringing fresh perspectives and innovative problem-solving approaches to the table, and not afraid to challenge conventional thinking to improve outcomes. You must understand and appreciate good governance while fully respecting policies and procedures.

Finally, we seek a candidate who demonstrates a high degree of resilience, showing persistence and positivity while overcoming ever-changing demands of the workplace. One who learns from challenges; yet bounces back quickly and continuously seeks improvement — both personally and professionally while fully committing and dedicating service to the community and all the constituents of the City of Malibu.

• Assists in developing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards and administrative control systems.

• Coordinates, oversees, and performs professional-level administrative work in such areas as program and budget development and administration, grants, purchasing, contract administration, management analysis, public information, and program evaluation.

• Provides administrative support to assigned department, division, and/or commission; takes on the role of Recording Secretary/Clerk of the Board at commission meetings; updates relevant information and updates applicable web pages.

• Develops and participates in the administration of program, division, department and/or capital project budgets; gathers and analyzes revenue and expense data and information; reviews departmental budget submittals for accuracy, completeness, and the appropriate allocation of funds; prepares justifications for changes, new services, or additional costs.

• Leads in the development and implementation of key departmental and City projects related to the goals and functions of the department.

• Prepares grant applications and administers grant programs including preparing, analyzing, and tracking grant reports, reimbursements, and other financial information; prepares written reports as required by permitting or granting agencies;…