IT ANALYST (APPLICATIONS)

IT ANALYST (APPLICATIONS)

Salary

$7,677.63 - $11,339.36 Monthly

Location

Newport Beach, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

25/26-00184

Department

City Manager

Opening Date

04/20/2026

Bargaining Unit

40-PROF TECH

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Definition

The City of Newport Beach seeks a motivated individual to join the City Managers Office.

Currently, there is one full-time Information Technology (IT) Analyst vacancy assigned to the Applications team. This position works closely with users to identify business procedures, workflows, and issues, and to propose, design, and implement appropriate application solutions. The role also involves modifying existing systems to improve efficiency, streamline workflows, and support new functionality.

The analyst manages and assists with new software implementations and supports the design and development of enterprise database systems that are integral to the organization's day-to-day operations, while monitoring their performance, integrity, and security. In addition, the position is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining reports and dashboards based on business requirements.

Selection Components:

• Application Evaluation: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the first review date of Monday, May 4, 2026, or until 150 applications are received- whichever occurs first. In order for the application package to be considered complete, candidates are required to attach a resume to their online application. Qualified applicants will be invited to a virtual interview.

• Virtual Interview: Tentatively scheduled for the week of May 25, 2026. Passing applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

Career Path:

• The career path for this position includes: Senior IT Analyst and IT Supervisor.

Schedule:

• This position may work a 5/40, 9/80, or 4/10 schedule.

Retirement:

The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees Retirement Systems (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 8% or half the normal cost, whichever is higher, towards the retirement benefit.

Essential Duties

Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of essential duties. Please note the current vacancy is in Applications.

Qualifications

Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of qualifications. Please note the current vacancy is in Applications.

Experience & Education and License/Certificate

A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Depending on area of assignment, three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in: application development, design & testing, web-based applications and database integration, computer systems analysis, data analysis and reporting; or hardware and software support, with at least one year of experience in administering Microsoft Server, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Active Directory, Security and LAN/WAN software and hardware; or experience designing, implementing and maintaining GIS databases, surveying principles, cartography and map layer design.

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in management information systems, computer science, or a related field.

License or Certificate: Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California drivers license and an acceptable driving record are required.

Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

01

PLEASE READ: The information provided on the Supplemental Questions will be used in conjunction with the job application to determine whether the qualification requirements are met. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in the application being rejected. A resume may not be submitted in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and acknowledge that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.

• Yes, I acknowledge
• No, I do not acknowledge

02

I acknowledge I have read the job description and can perform the essential functions of the job for which I am applying.

• Yes
• No

03

Please select the area(s) you possess three or more years of increasingly responsible professional experience:

• Application development, design and testing, web-based applications and database integration, computer systems analysis, data analysis and reporting.
• Hardware and software support, with at least one year of experience in administering Microsoft Server, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Active Directory, Security and LAN/WAN software and hardware.
• Designing, implementing and maintaining GIS databases, surveying principles, cartography and map layer design.
• None of the above

04

Please explain your professional experience in the area(s) you selected in the previous question (if you selected "None of the above" please type N/A).

05

Please select your experience with software application development (design, development, test, and deployment):

• Three or more years
• More than two years, but less than three years
• More than one year, but less than two years
• Less than one year
• No experience

06

Please select your experience with Structured Query Language (SQL):

• Three or more years
• More than two years, but less than three years
• More than one year, but less than two years
• Less than one year
• No experience

07

Please select your experience with performing business systems analysis, including requirements gathering, end user acceptance testing, process mapping, workflow diagramming, documenting business rules, feasibility studies, and cost/benefit analysis:

• Three or more years
• More than two years, but less than three years
• More than one year, but less than two years
• Less than one year
• No experience

08

Describe your experience working with programming/scripting languages such as C#, Visual Basic, JavaScript, SQL, CSS, and PowerShell (if no experience, type N/A).

09

Describe your experience designing, implementing and supporting or administering department or enterprise applications; provide details regarding business function of the application (if no experience, type N/A).

10

Describe your experience analyzing business processes and information systems (if no experience, type N/A).

11

Please select the highest level of education you possess:

• High school diploma or GED
• Some college or certificate(s)
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Advanced degree
• None of the above

12

Please select the field(s) in which you were awarded your degree(s):

• Management Information Systems
• Computer Science
• Related field
• I do not possess a degree

13

If you selected "Related field" for your degree(s), please indicate the field below:

14

Are you now, or have you in the past, been employed by any of the following agencies (check all that apply):

• Municipality (City)
• County
• School District
• Other Public Agency
• I have not been employed by any of the above agencies

15

Do you possess a current and valid California drivers license and an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• I have a license from another state and an acceptable driving record
• No

16

I acknowledge that this recruitment requires a resume to be attached (uploaded) to the online application prior to submittal and that the application will be considered incomplete without it.

• Yes
• No

17

Please provide the name, relationship, and contact number of three professional references.

Required Question

Employer City of Newport Beach

Address 100 Civic Center Dr.

Newport Beach, California, 92660

Phone (949) 644-3256

Website http://www.newportbeachca.gov