Management Analyst I/II – Community Development Full Time

The City of Menlo Park Community Development Department includes three divisions: Building, Housing, and Planning. The Community Development Department is seeking Management Analysts who are team players and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and enjoy collaborating with colleagues at all levels throughout the organization to problem-solve key issues in the City and improve processes for transparency, efficiency and accountability. The Community Development Department will hire up to two Management Analysts to serve in roles with the Department’s administration and housing teams. This is a unique opportunity to work on some of the City’s highest priorities to provide a high quality of life and level of services for residents, workers and visitors. If you have a passion for public service, this may be the job for you.

Management Analyst (Administration) – The Management Analyst will work closely with the department leadership team to support department-wide initiatives within the Building, Housing, and Planning Divisions. The successful candidate thrives in process improvement work, demonstrates an ability to manage multiple projects and services, and has the knowledge and skills to prepare reports and interpret complex data to make recommendations to enhance department services and operations. The responsibilities of the Management Analyst include data analytics, evaluating and improving internal processes, managing the department’s annual budget process, monitoring accounts receivable/payable, coordinating technology, monitoring and tracking monthly expenses and revenues, monitoring contracts, grant administration, and overseeing and improving the Department’s outreach efforts.

Management Analyst (Housing) – The Management Analyst supports the production and preservation of affordable housing in the City, working closely with the Planning team and City’s BMR Administrator to implement the City’s Below Market Rate Housing Program and Housing Element-related policies and implementation programs. The position requires the ability to conduct research, organize and interpret data to help inform policy development and to present their findings through written materials and oral presentations at community meetings and public hearings. The successful candidate will also have the ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with stakeholders and colleagues across the City to develop and manage housing programs and provide a high level of customer service and engagement with the community. This position may serve as the liaison to the Housing Commission.

The City offers hybrid and flexible schedule options. The Management Analyst position is eligible for a 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off) and working from home 1-2 days per week.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual who is passionate about making a difference at the local level, is able to work independently and across teams to effectively deliver well-researched policies and programs, and successful at building strong relationships.  This person displays a can-do attitude, demonstrates good judgment, has exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple initiatives and adapt to changing priorities, and is a creative and strategic thinker. Knowledge and interest in housing law, policy and practice and an understanding of housing element implementation practices and strategies are highly desirable for the Management Analyst in the housing team. Experience with budget development and data analytics are also highly desirable.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Management Analyst I

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business or public administration or a related field
• One year of increasingly responsible experience performing administrative, operational, management, and/or financial analysis

Management Analyst II

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business or public administration or a related field
• Three years of increasingly responsible experience performing administrative, operational, management, and/or financial analysis