Salary: $99,684.00 - $121,164.00 Annually
Location : Cypress, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00391
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 03/16/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Description Management Analyst Monthly Salary: $90,624 - $110,112
Senior Management Analyst Monthly Salary: $99,684 - $121,164
The Public Works Department is looking to hire one Senior Management Analyst and one Management Analyst. This is an exciting time to join the team with a number of transformative projects on the horizon. Public Works is driving several high-impact initiatives, including a pilot program to electrify the civilian vehicle fleet and several projects focused on sustainability and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate for this role will possess general knowledge of municipal services and local government operations with preference for experience in public works:
- Budget & Finance: Develop, monitor, and manage departmental, grant, and CIP budgets.
- Assist in the preparation of Request for Proposals and Notice Inviting Bids: Evaluate bids and proposals.
- Contract Administration: Draft and manage contracts.
- Administrative Support: Prepare City Council staff reports, agenda items, and policy documents.
- Customer Service: Act as a liaison with external agencies, contractors, and the public to resolve inquiries.
- Solid Waste: Administration and oversight of the City's solid waste franchise contract and compliance with various local/state regulatory requirements
Example of Duties The Analyst will support a variety of functions within Public Works. Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assisting in the development and administration of the department's operating budget and the 7-Year CIP, including data analysis, forecasting, and report preparation.
- Conducting research, preparing policy and program analysis, and presenting findings to staff, City Council and other agencies.
- Supporting major initiatives such as the fleet electrification pilot, sustainability and infrastructure planning projects, stormwater program, and water conservation programs.
- Preparing memoranda, City Council staff reports, presentations, and internal communications.
- Tracking and managing contracts, consultant work, and grant opportunities, including the solid waste franchise contract.
- Assisting with the management of the City's online permitting system (OpenGov) and Building and Safety Contract
- Managing the City's centralized citizen request system (Cypress Central) and updating the department's webpage.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
- Developing and implementing performance metrics and process improvements to enhance service delivery.
- Representing the department on various committees and projects and coordinate activities with other City departments and with outside agencies, organizations, and community groups.
This recruitment is intended to fill both the Management Analyst and Senior Management Analyst position. Placement on either eligibility list will be dependent on the candidate's qualifications.
Typical QualificationsExperience and Education Management Analyst - A Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or a closely related field.
- At least two years of progressively responsible administrative and analytical experience.
- A Master's degree may be substituted for one year of experience. Experience working with a municipality or other government agency is highly desirable.
Senior Management Analyst - A Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or a closely related field.
- Four years of increasingly responsible experience in management, municipal budgetary and administrative analyses and active involvement in city-wide studies and projects.
- Master's degree and familiarity with Public Works operations, sustainability initiatives, or infrastructure programs are highly desirable.
The Ideal Candidate - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Cooperative and collaborative team-oriented work style.
- Technologically savvy and heavily experienced in a variety of software applications.
- Highly organized with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Vacation - 80 hours per year, up to a maximum of 160 hours (at 11 years of employment).
Sick Leave - Eight hours per month. There is unlimited accumulation, and the City has an annual payoff plan for unused sick leave, plus a payoff plan upon termination.
9/80 Work Schedule
Holidays - 11 holidays per year plus one floating holiday.
Cafeteria Health Plan - $2,711 per month. Unused funds are available as cash-back.
Car Allowance - $200 per month.
Technology Allowance - $75 per month.
Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Plan - $185 per month contribution.
Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $1,500 per fiscal year.
Retirement - Cypress is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The plan includes the following options: 2% at 55, one year highest compensation, 1959 survivor's benefit and post retirement survivor continuance. "Classic" members, hired before 6/30/10, pay 3% towards their PERS retirement contribution. "Classic" members, hired after 6/30/10, pay 6% towards their PERS retirement contribution. Cypress is not a member of the Social Security System.
For candidates not currently employed by a CalPERS Agency or exceeding six months of separation, retirement benefits offered will conform to the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) after a January 1, 2013 date of hire. The formula is 2% @ 62.