Management Analyst (General Services Department)

Salary: $103,888.25 - $132,590.66 Annually
Location : City Hall, 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, CA
Job Type: Full time, exempt
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2026-028
Department: GENERAL SERVICES
Opening Date: 10/05/2026
Closing Date: 10/22/2026 12:00 PM Pacific

Description
The City of Goleta invites qualified candidates to apply for the Management Analyst position to fill 1 (one) vacancy in the General Services Department. Under the direction of the General Services Director, the Management Analyst will assist with a variety of Citywide administrative, analytical, and project management responsibilities including: asset management for City facilities, fleet, and information technology; coordinating with the City's third-party managed service provider and other technology vendors; developing and implementing IT policies, governance frameworks, and projects; managing public procurement activities and contractors; administering grants and monitoring grant budgets; supporting property acquisitions, leases, and tenant relations; and participating on the City's Logistics Team in the Emergency Operations Center.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized and analytical professional who can manage multiple projects and priorities and effectively collaborate with departments, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders. Experience with asset management, information technology, public procurement, grant administration, property management, and contract management is highly desirable.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Duties require the ability to perform comprehensive analysis of difficult problems, issues, and situations, choose among a number and variety of alternatives in solving problems, and make recommendations. Direction received consists of the assignment of specific projects undertaken within prescribed methods. Management Analysts are distinguished from the next higher level in the Analyst series by the complexity of analytical responsibilities, scope, discretion, and independent judgment exercised in performing the assigned work.

Typical Qualifications

Education, Experience and Training Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field.

Experience:Two years of responsible administrative and analytical experiences, preferably within a local government environment, in the collection, compilation, and analysis of data involving financial, budgetary, operational, or administrative issues.

Knowledge and AbilitiesKnowledge of:

• Principles and practices of public administration and municipal government management.
• Organization and management practices as applied to the analysis, evaluation, development and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures.
• Principles and practices of municipal government budget preparation and administration.
• Research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures.
• Municipal programs including purchasing, human resources, risk management, finance, budgeting, and other related governmental programs.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Modern office practices, methods computers and computer software including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Safe driving principles and practices.

Ability to:

• Perform responsible and difficult administrative work involving the use of sound judgment and personal initiative.
• Perform organizational and budget analysis and present recommendations in a clear and concise manner.
• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative and technical information and date in an effective manner.
• Effectively administer a variety of departmental programs and administrative duties.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods.
• Interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.
• Plan, organize, and execute assignments with minimal supervision and direction.
• Understand and carry out verbal and written instructions; express ideas clearly and concisely verbally and in writing; read, understand, and utilize data.
• Establish and maintain professional and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Use a computer and utilize software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and graphics presentations as required by the duties of the assignment.

Supplemental Information

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid Class "C" California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record may be required.

9/80 WORK SCHEDULE: Optional and subject to Department Director approval.
HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE: Subject to approval. Employees must work a minimum of two days in-person, allowing up to three days remote,
HOLIDAYS: 13 fixed holidays (at 8 hours each); one floating holiday (8 hours).
VACATION: Annual vacation leave accrual of 88 hours and up to 176 hours after 15 years of service with a maximum accrual of 352 hours. Pursuant to eligibility requirements, employees may have the option to cash out up to 100 hours per fiscal year.
SICK LEAVE: Sick leave accrual of 12 days (96 hours) per year with no maximum accrual.
MANAGEMENT LEAVE: 80 hours per fiscal year, allocated on July 1st and prorated the first year based on date of hire.
BENEFIT PLAN: The City Flexible Benefit Plan provides an allowance for the payment of health, dental, and vision insurance premiums through the City's benefit program, in the following monthly amounts: $1,560 for "employee-only" plans, $1,620 for "employee-plus-one" plans, and $1,640 for "employee-plus-family" plans. Alternatively, participants may receive $1,033.34 for participation in a qualified plan elsewhere.
GROUP LIFE INSURANCE: Benefit level equivalent to 1x annual salary to a maximum of $200,000. Premium paid by the city.
VOLUNTARY LIFE INSURANCE: Voluntary life insurance coverage is available for employees, spouses, and dependents. Premium paid by employee.
RETIREMENT PLAN: The City participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and does not participate in Social Security. New PERS members receive 2% at age 62, average of 3 years' final compensation benefit level and contribute 7.75% of their salary to pension costs. Classic members receive 2% at age 55, single-highest year benefit formula and pay 7.00% of their salary toward pension costs
LONG-TERM DISABILITY: Paid by City.
SHORT -TERM DISABILITY: Paid by City.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Employee-paid deferred compensation plan is available. For participation in the City's deferred compensation plan, the City will match up to $25 per pay period.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT PROGRAMS: Employee-paid Flexible Spending Account Programs for medical and dependent care expenses are available.
COASTAL HOUSING PARTNERSHIP: The City is a member of the Coastal Housing Partnership, which offers home loan assistance and rental reductions.
PAID SUPPLEMENTAL PREGNANCY DISABILITY LEAVE AND SUPPLEMENTAL PAID PARENTAL LEAVE: The City of Goleta will pay the difference between any benefit the employee receives through state SDI or other City-offered group disability insurance plan and 100% of the employee's base salary (not to exceed ten weeks for pregnancy disability and not to exceed six weeks for parental bonding).
TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: Through participation in the City's Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program, employees may be eligible to receive a per-diem benefit of $7.50 per day.
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Describe your experience managing the service of an external contractor or vendor. How did you monitor their performance against contract requirements and what specific steps did you take if their performance fell short of contractual obligations?
02

Describe a time you were responsible for developing a Request for Proposals or bid documents. Describe how you defined the scope of work, conducted the procurement process, and evaluated proposals. If you do not have any relevant experience, please indicate "None."
03

Describe your experience applying for and managing grants, including grant accounting and reporting. If you do not have any relevant experience, please indicate "None."
04

Describe your experience negotiating, executing, and managing property leases. Describe your role in those transactions and your experience with tenant relations. If your experience is limited, explain how your background qualifies you to manage city-owned property and leases. If you do not have any relevant experience, please indicate "None."
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A Management Analyst must balance competing priorities-such as an active IT project, an upcoming grant deadline, and other pressing priorities. Describe a time you had to manage multiple, high-stakes projects simultaneously under tight deadlines. How did you prioritize your workload?
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