Senior Administrative Analyst (1823) - Multiple Departments Citywide (C00187)

Senior Administrative Analyst

This recruitment is open continuously and has no closing date. Are you interested in supporting City departments problem-solve for homelessness, environmental sustainability, transportation, green spaces, public safety, and other key city services? If you are passionate about making a difference at the local level, are a curious and open thinker, and enjoy analysis, this job may be the right fit. The City and County of San Francisco is looking to hire multiple Senior Administrative Analysts to be part of the City workforce of nearly 40,000 staff and growing. This is a unique opportunity to get direct insights into how San Francisco's $14 billion budget is used to provide high-quality services for residents, workers, and visitors. We are looking for candidates with a passion for public service. San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco. In addition to establishing a career with purpose and opportunity for professional growth, the City offers excellent benefits that include : competitive salaries; medical, dental, and vision insurance; defined benefit retirement plan; deferred compensation plan; long-term disability insurance; life insurance; and a generous paid time off package. Come explore first-hand the many opportunities that the City and County of San Francisco has to offer.

As a Senior Administrative Analyst, you will be responsible for directing and performing challenging, complex, and sensitive projects that require a high level of expertise in various areas such as budgeting, financial, economic and data analysis, legislative and administrative policy, and contract administration. In this senior journey-level role, you will lead projects, provide guidance to junior staff, and serve as a key resource for departmental management.

The current City policy requires on-site work with some flexibility for telecommute schedules. See below for examples of the range of duties by subject matter :

Senior Policy Analysts

Senior Policy Analysts lead and perform in-depth research and analysis on special projects or high-profile public issues. Develop policy recommendations as well as prepare materials for publication such as policy memos and hearing materials by using analytical tools. Key duties include :

• Understanding department policy priorities and working with stakeholders, and tracking relevant local, state, and federal legislation and regulations that may impact the department.
• Spearheading comprehensive policy analysis and research efforts, including issue identification, report preparation, and expert recommendation generation.
• Continuously tracking local, state, and federal legislation, offering informed advice to senior management on compliance and financial impacts of new regulations.
• Developing, implementing, and managing required reporting systems, ensuring seamless compliance with legislative reporting mandates.

Senior Budget Analysts

Senior Budget Analysts coordinate, develop, manage, and monitor departmental budget proposals, which may range from moderately complex to highly complex. Key duties include :

Senior Contracts Analysts

Senior Contracts Analysts support the management of contract processes for their department throughout the full procurement process. They will collaborate and build relationships with other key departments overseeing contract monitoring and execution like the Contract Monitoring Division (CMD) and the City Attorney's Office. Key duties include :

Senior Data Analysts

Senior Data Analysts conduct data and programmatic analysis using analytical programs. Using this information, analysts develop findings and actionable recommendations to inform programmatic and policy decisions. Key duties include :

Senior Finance Analysts

Senior Finance Analysts assist with fiscal accounting, budget analysis and reporting, billing, revenue collection, and debt management. Key duties include :

Senior Grants Analysts

Senior Grants Analysts lead analytical work related to grants management and compliance. Serve as a central point of coordination and liaison for activities associated with the application and management of multiple-source capital projects and grants. Key duties include :

Please note that incumbents in this classification may be required to perform the full range of duties as listed in the class specification. Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and / or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications.

Education : Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Experience : Three (3) years full-time equivalent experience performing professional-level analytical work. Qualifying professional-level analytical work includes analysis, development, administration, and reporting in major programs and functions of an organization in areas such as budgets, contracts, grants, policy, or other functional areas related to the duties of positions in the 182X Class series. Substitution : Possession of a graduate degree (Master's degree or higher) from an accredited college or university with major coursework in specialized subject matter areas such as public or business administration, management, business law, contract law, public policy, urban studies, economics, statistical analysis, finance, accounting or other fields of study closely related to the essential functions of positions in the Class series may be substituted for the required one (1) year of experience. Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of 2 years). Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one year.

Selection Procedures After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following : Administrative Analyst Core Exam (Weight : 100%) Candidates meeting the Minimum Qualifications will be invited to participate in the online Administrative Analyst Core Exam. Candidates will be sent a web link via email that will allow them to take the online Administrative Analyst Core Exam that is designed to measure knowledge, skills, and / or abilities in job-related areas which have been identified as critical for positions in the Administrative Analyst classification. This computer-administered test can be taken