- Are you someone who thrives at the intersection of finance, data, and public service?
- Do you enjoy turning complex analysis into real-world impact?
- Are you ready to help shape the future of a well-resourced, engaged, and high-performing municipality?
The Town of Los Altos Hills is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Management Analyst to join our team. This position supports both the Finance and Community Development departments, with a focus on budgeting, revenue analysis, and financial support for Planning and Building operations.
From developing multi-year budget forecasts to analyzing development fees and supporting strategic initiatives, you'll play a key role in providing the analytical backbone that helps our departments run smoothly and responsibly. This is your opportunity to work across departments, contribute to impactful projects, and grow your career in a collaborative local government setting.
JOB SUMMARY
The Management Analyst class specification provides a general summary of the typical duties performed by employees in this role. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
This position supports both the Finance and Community Development departments, with a focus on budgeting, revenue analysis, and financial support for Planning and Building operations. Under the administrative direction of the Community Development Director, the Finance Director, or other Senior-Level Managers, the Management Analyst performs a wide variety of professional, administrative, analytical, and management support duties within assigned program areas. This includes developing, implementing, and administering responsibilities such as budget preparation, financial management, fee and revenue analysis, and coordination of interdepartmental projects. The Management Analyst also conducts complex research and supports internal policy and operational initiatives that improve departmental performance and service delivery.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Reports to the Community Development Director and Finance Director, but may receive supervision from other Senior-Level Managers. May exercise technical and functional supervision over technical and office support staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Essential and other responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Perform a wide variety of professional-level research, administrative, and analytical duties in support of assigned functions, operations, departments, and/or divisions; support various administrative operations and activities within assigned areas, including special projects, research studies, budget analysis, and other specialized functions
- Administer and coordinate assigned functions or projects; participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, and priorities for assigned functions or programs; recommend and implement resulting policies and procedures; create and modify policy and procedural manuals and guidelines.
- Prepare and present comprehensive technical, administrative, financial, analytical, and statistical reports that interpret data, identify alternatives, and present conclusions, forecasts, and recommendations.
- Participate in the development and administration of department budgets; analyze proposed capital, operating, and maintenance expenditures; prepare reports and financial forecasts; monitor and track expenditures.
- Provide assistance in resolving operational and administrative issues; conduct research to identify alternative solutions; make and assist in the implementation of recommendations.
- Coordinate, implement, and monitor special projects; perform complex research and analysis of new programs, services, policies, and procedures; prepare and present written and verbal reports.
- Plan, coordinate, and evaluate activities associated with assigned contracts; assist in contract negotiations, compliance monitoring, and administration.
- Coordinate grant administration activities; write, review, and monitor grant applications and ensure program compliance with applicable regulations.
- Analyze federal, state, and local legislation and policy proposals for their potential impact on Town operations.
- Provide staff support to senior management, committees, boards, and commissions; prepare and present staff reports and correspondence.
- Serve as a liaison with internal departments and external agencies, community groups, and the public; provide information and serve as a resource.
- Assist in coordinating interdepartmental efforts and special initiatives that support townwide operations.
- Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay informed of emerging trends, practices, and regulations.
- May provide oversight or guidance to administrative support staff.
- Respond to and resolve sensitive or complex resident inquiries and complaints.
- Perform related duties as required.
