Senior Management Analyst

Senior Management Analyst Job Description

City of Sonoma
Updated: 3/4/2019

To provide responsible professional, administration and technical assistance in the development, administration and implementation of City programs and projects; to provide highly responsible, analytical staff assistance including to conduct specific complex, difficult and comprehensive analyses of a wide range of municipal policies involving organization, procedures, finance, budget and services; to manage various projects and initiatives for the City; and to assist in general management functions.

This is the advanced journey level class within the professional Management Analyst series. This class is distinguished from the other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed, complexity of duties assigned, independence of action taken, by the amount of time spent performing the duties, and by the nature of the public contact made. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series, including providing administrative and analytical support on City-wide initiatives, managing projects with coordination among the public and/or commissions, and serving as liaison between the City Manager’s Office and other departments.

Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned areas of responsibility.

Receives general direction from an assigned supervisor.

Exercises direct supervision over professional, technical and administrative support personnel.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Participate in special projects including complex research of new programs and services, budget analysis and preparation, and feasibility analyses; research best practices; prepare and present reports; participate in a variety of department and city operations.
• Assist in the preparation of ordinances and other supporting program documents; prepare and monitor program contracts and related proposals; monitor compliance with applicable contractual agreements.
• Assist with project management on policy issues or projects coming before the City; monitor pending items and keep the management staff informed about projects and initiatives; provide management with accurate and timely information to support the decision‑making and policy direction of the City Council.
• Assist with special projects and implement programs developed and initiated by the City Council; coordinate and participate in the development of programs to address citizen needs and citizen engagement.
• Attend City Council meetings and work sessions; research, respond to and prepare correspondence; represent and support the City Manager or Department Head with City Council, employee and citizen group discussions, and meetings; perform follow up and communicate with City management on issues.
• Provide responsible professional and technical assistance in the development, administration and implementation of major City programs; assist in formulating program policy, goals and procedures; and, collect and compile relevant data supporting recommendations.
• Develop new program elements and program modifications as necessary to meet goals and objectives; monitor and coordinate the daily operation of assigned program area; evaluate and perform complex analytical work; and, maintain appropriate records and statistics.
• Provide highly responsible analytical staff assistance including conducting difficult, specific and comprehensive analyses of a wide range of complex municipal policies involving organization, procedures, finance and services.
• Respond to the most difficult complaints and requests for information from the public and City staff and research requested information and determine appropriate resolutions.
• Assist in the preparation of the budget; make budget recommendations relative to assigned program areas of responsibility; analyze budget recommendations prepared by other staff; oversee staff research of past expenditures; and, project future expenditures.
• Monitor the…