Senior Management Analyst/Management Analyst
Salary
$93,133.25 - $115,376.14 Annually
Location
Downey, CA
Job Type
Regular, Full-Time
Job Number
25-066
Department
City Manager
Division
City Manager
Opening Date
05/11/2026
Closing Date
5/29/2026 5:30 PM Pacific
ABOUT THE POSITION
The City of Downey is seeking a highly skilled and motivated professional to join our team as either a Senior Management Analyst or Management Analyst.
Senior Management Analyst
$7,761.09 - $9,614.69
Management Analyst
$6,923.20 - $8,576.60 Monthly
Are you a professional with a background in public services whos interested in making a positive contribution to an outstanding municipal agency? Would you like to be a key member of an agency whose City Council, City Manager, and Executive Management Team greatly respect and appreciate their employees? If all this sounds enticing, then this may be just the position and agency you are looking for!
This position may be filled as a Senior Management Analyst or Management Analyst, depending on the level of experience of the candidate.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, and comfortable working with a wide range of personalities, including executive staff, community stakeholders, department directors, and elected officials. This role requires strong judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to maintain professionalism in a high-visibility environment.
The role of a Senior Management Analyst/Management Analyst in the City Manager's Office is a high-level, multifaceted position that assists with a variety of special projects to help support key City initiatives and programs. The position will be responsible for researching and compiling complex data, monitoring and preparing annual department budget, drafting comprehensive staff reports and official correspondence on behalf of the City, preparing grant applications, planning special events, updating the City website, designing flyers, assisting with social media content, and delivering presentations to City officials and external stakeholders. This position also acts as a key public-facing representative of the City, serving as a city liaison for various committee groups. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high level of political astuteness and have the distinct ability to multitask and remain resourceful while juggling a diverse workload.
The position may require occasional evening, weekend, or special-event assignments.
In addition to pay, the City offers competitive benefits including 100% City paid medical insurance coverage up to the CalPERS Kaiser family rate, a generous tuition reimbursement program, and a "9/80" work schedule.
This position is FLSA exempt, non-represented, and serves in an "at will" capacity. Salary and benefits are established by City Council Resolution for classifications designated as Executive, Mid-Management, and Confidential/Exempt.
JOB SUMMARY
Senior Management Analyst
Under general direction, performs a variety of advanced-level professional duties in support of various administrative operations and activities within an assigned department, including budget development and monitoring, departmental policy and procedure development, implementation, and enforcement, and administration and coordination of various functions and projects.
This is the advanced journey level class in the Management Analyst series. Positions at this level possess a specialized, technical, or functional expertise within the area of assignment and/or may have responsibility for coordinating and administering assigned functions or special projects. This class performs the most complex work assigned to the series and may serve in a working supervisory capacity over lower-level staff.
Management Analyst
Performs a variety of journey-level professional duties in support of various administrative operations and activities within an assigned department including budget development and monitoring; departmental policy and procedure development, implementation, and enforcement; coordinates assigned activities with other functions, divisions, outside agencies, and the general public; and performs a variety of professional level research, administrative, and analytical duties in support of assigned department.
This is the journey level classification in the Management Analyst series. Employees within this class perform a full range of analytical duties as assigned. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are expected to become fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
To view the full job descriptions, please click on the links below:
Senior Management Analyst
Management Analyst
QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes:
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
Experience:
Senior Management Analyst: At least two years of full-time professional journey level experience performing administrative research and analysis, policy development and implementation, and public administration programming. One year of direct supervisory experience is preferred. Experience in a California municipality or county setting is desired.
Management Analyst: Four full-time years of progressively responsible municipal government or directly related consulting experience dealing with program and project management and implementation. At least one full-time year of direct supervision is preferred.
License Requirement: Due to the performance of field duties, which may require operation of a City vehicle, a valid California Driver's License and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment and throughout employment may be required.
California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Notice System: An incumbent appointed to this position may be subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program. The Pull Notice program provides information on the incumbent's driving record and Driver's License status on a periodic basis to the City of Downey. An employee assigned a City vehicle must acknowledge receipt and understanding of City Administrative Regulations covering the use of City vehicles.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL TASKS & ABILITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The duties and responsibilities of this position are performed primarily in an office environment and involve sitting, standing, and walking for prolonged or intermittent periods of time. Physical abilities include moving from one area to another; occasionally bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing and pulling reaching, bending, and twisting at the waist to perform desk work and operate general office equipment, including a desktop computer with keyboard for prolonged or intermittent periods of time. The operation of a personal computer requires finger and wrist dexterity and the ability to withstand exposure to vibration, pitch, and glare from the computer. An incumbent must be able to read printed data, records or reports; duties require the ability to speak, hear, touch and see; communicate with those encountered in the performance of duties; safely lift and carry files and reports weighing up to 25 pounds; and, must be able to lift files and reports from counter tops or file drawers; and, requires sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements, such as typing on a keyboard, filing, data entry and/or use of a personal computer or other office equipment and supplies.
Selection/Testing Process:
All applications and supplemental information will be reviewed and evaluated on the basis of information submitted at the time of filing to determine the level and scope of the applicants qualifications for the position. All information submitted is subject to verification.
For consideration, an online employment application and supplemental questionnaire are required to be completed and submitted by the application deadline. An attached resume will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application. Failure to complete all the information requested may result in an application being removed from consideration.
Applicants who most closely meet the desired qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process, which may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Candidate(s) who complete testing with acceptable results will be considered by the Department hiring authority. Prior to an employment offer, a comprehensive background investigation is conducted, including fingerprinting. A pre-placement medical exam, including a drug screen, will be conducted upon issuance of a conditional offer of employment.
Any applicant requiring reasonable accommodation during the selection process due to a qualified disability must inform the Human Resources Office at (562) 904-7292 at least 72 hours in advance.
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The City of Downey is proudly committed to continuously improving the quality of life for the Downey community by providing excellent service in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner. Our values include Integrity, Commitment, Respect, Teamwork, Engagement, Passion, and Excellence.
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Employer City of Downey
Address 11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, California, 90241-7016
Phone (562) 904-7292
Website http://www.downeyca.org