Job Details

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

• Full-time
• Certification Rule: Rule of the List
• Work Hours: Regular
• Job Code and Title: 1823-Senior Administrative Analyst
• Fill Type: Permanent Civil Service
• Eligible List Type: Combined Promotive and Entrance

THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM

Specific Information regarding this recruitment process are listed below:

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 Franciscos $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.

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.

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.

Examples of Duties:

Senior Policy Analysts lead and perform in-depth research and analysis on special projects or high-profile public issues. 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 coordinate, develop, manage, and monitor departmental budget proposals, which may range from moderately complex to highly complex. Key duties include:

• Skillfully negotiating budget proposals, collaborating both within the department and with external agencies, to ensure that financial resources are allocated efficiently and in line with departmental objectives.
• Preparing meticulously detailed budget line-item narratives, comprehensive analyses, and well-justified recommendations, providing essential information for annual and supplemental budget requests.
• Analyzing budget expenditures and revenues, identifying critical trends to inform decision-making. Producing insightful financial and statistical reports that contribute to informed financial management and strategy.

Senior Contracts Analysts support the management of contract processes for their department throughout the full procurement process. Key duties include:

• Leading the oversight of contract processes, including the facilitation of informal and formal bid processes, throughout the entire procurement cycle, to ensure successful contract execution.
• Playing a pivotal role in crafting vital contract documents and offering valuable insights as a trusted thought partner on contract-related matters.

Senior Data Analysts conduct data and programmatic analysis using analytical programs. Key duties include:

• Leading data analysis efforts by utilizing analytical programs to derive meaningful findings and actionable recommendations, contributing to informed decision-making.
• Creating data visualizations, maps, and streamlined dashboards using PowerBI, Tableau, or other dashboarding technologies.

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

• Analyzing the overall financial condition of a department, preparing financial statements and reports to various funding agencies throughout the fiscal year.
• Conducting rate analysis, modeling and cost/benefit analysis, including preparation of audit schedules and financial statements.

Senior Grants Analysts lead analytical work related to grants management and compliance. Key duties include:

• Monitoring detailed and complex budgets, ensuring expenditures remain within budget.
• Learning about grant policies and compliance standards of different grantors.

Education:

Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.
Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:
Three (3) years full-time equivalent experience performing professional-level analytical work.

Substitution:
Possession of a graduate degree (Master's degree or higher) from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required one (1) year of experience.

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.

Eligible List/Score Report:A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created.

Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs areonly accepted through an online process. Visit to begin the application process.

Recruitment Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst Casey Botkin via email at ...@sfgov.org.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.