Salary : $104,979.68 - $141,188.32 Annually
Location : San Diego, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025-07-1809
Department: Engineering
Opening Date: 07/16/2025
Closing Date: 8/3/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

The Organization
JOIN THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY!
We welcome veteran or transitioning military to apply
The San Diego County Water Authority is an independent public agency that serves as San Diego County's regional water wholesaler. The mission of the Water Authority is to provide a safe and reliable water supply to its 22 member agencies serving the region's $268 billion economy and 3.3 million residents.

The Water Authority is executing a long-term strategy to diversify the region's supplies, make major investments in the region's water delivery and storage system, and improve water use efficiency. Through dynamic leadership, thoughtful planning, and prudent fiscal policies, the Water Authority is cost effectively managing the region's water portfolio, while continuing to diversify supplies to enhance current and future reliability.
The Engineering Department

The Engineering Department is responsible for the design and construction of regional water facilities in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP); identifying and employing value engineering design concepts to optimize facility and aqueduct system performance; managing major emergency facility repairs; and providing overall CIP programmatic monitoring and controls. It also manages the Water Authority's real-estate interests by acquiring, disposing of, and leasing real property; patrolling and managing 168 miles of right of way; and providing survey services. In addition, the department provides technical support to other agencies, departments, and member agencies. The Water Authority's Energy Program also resides within the Engineering Department, focused on developing low-cost energy supplies, generation, and storage opportunities; improving the Water Authority's energy resilience; fostering collaborative energy relationships; and supporting the Water Authority's legislative energy initiatives.
Administration Services
The Administration Services group is responsible for the administration activities of the Engineering Department, including fiscal and budgetary functions, procurement, contract development and administration, Project Labor Agreement administration, secretarial/clerical support, Energy Services support, and records management.
The Ideal Candidate
The San Diego County Water Authority is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Management Analyst to join our Engineering Department. This position will play a key role in performing a wide range of complex budgetary, analytical, and administrative functions in support of departmental operations and initiatives. The selected candidate will coordinate and monitor departmental projects, oversee procurement activities, manage contracts, and support technical analysis related to energy and other strategic efforts.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to interpret and convey complex information. They will bring experience in public sector budget and fiscal management, contract administration, and a demonstrated ability to support high-level projects aligned with organizational goals.

Key responsibilities and qualifications include:

• Budget preparation, labor, legislative analysis and/or research, and assisting with compiling, presenting, and executing the department's annual operating budget including tracking and analyzing expenditures/revenues for future projections.
• Experience in public sector fiscal or budgetary management, administration, procurement, and policy development.
• Ability to prepare, execute, and oversee complex procurement processes and contracts for capital improvement and operational projects.
• Skill in analyzing proposed legislation or conducting research to assess potential impacts on departmental and Water Authority objectives.
• Strong political acumen, sound judgment, and proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret and explain contracts, codes, statutes, budgetary, and technical documents.
• A strategic mindset with attention to detail and an understanding of broader organizational priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with a commitment to providing high-quality customer service.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
• Knowledge of records management practices, including administration of physical or electronic systems and response to public records requests.
• Capacity to conduct increasingly complex business, management, or budget related studies.
• Experience developing, reviewing, and implementing policies, procedures, and operational practices.

The Position

The Management Analyst performs complex and advanced professional work involving administrative, organizational, financial, budgetary, and statistical analysis to support the Engineering departmental and Water Authority-wide programs and operations.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This is the journey level class in the Professional Management Analyst series. Incumbents independently perform a wide variety of difficult analytical work in support of a department or Water Authority-wide program. Assignments are typically received in broad outline form and require incumbents to use judgment and initiative in selecting appropriate procedures.

Representative Duties

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the class.

• Conducts detailed budgetary, administrative or management studies relating to the long-and short-term activities or operations having department or Water Authority-wide impact.
• Formulates and recommends implementation of assigned program policies, goals, and procedures; analyzes plans and procedures and makes recommendations to ensure compliance with regulatory laws and guidance.
• Determines analytical techniques, statistical and information gathering processes and obtains relevant data for analysis.
• Assists in monitoring performance and progress in executing budgetary goals and objectives; collaborates and coordinates with project managers and supervisors to develop, review, and achieve department budget goals, objectives, and tactics; provides technical assistance to others on administrative and analytical matters.
• Analyzes and makes recommendations in areas such as staffing, labor splits, cost analysis, contracting, training, output measures, workflow, design and productivity.
• Assists in the development, analysis and administration of the department and overhead budgets, analyzing current and historical trends, evaluating variances and improving cost effectiveness; investigates and evaluates the need for changes in budgetary allocations during the fiscal year and develops long-term fiscal projections.
• Forecasts operating budget, analyzes budget variances, transfers operating budgets, prepares quarterly, mid-cycle, and two-year budgets, prepares presentations for the General Manager and Board of Directors to provide status of past and future expenditures; and assists in the development of the Water Authority's budget document.
• Manages the department's equipment replacement fund and assists with procurement of supplies, equipment, software, professional services, and other department needs; researches costs; drafts solicitations, contracts, and amendments; enters requisitions, vouchers, and tracks purchase orders; evaluates proposals and bids as necessary.
• Creates, negotiates, tracks and oversees assigned agreements and right-of-way related legal documents, preparing, auditing, and recording final resolution billing and/or payment for agreements/legal documents in conformance with terms.
• Tracks, analyzes and administers department procurement card purchases, developer deposits, warranties, surplus items, equipment maintenance, and other operating related activities.
• Serves as liaison between Finance and Purchasing and the operating department.
• Coordinates programs and activities with other departments; confers with representatives of other agencies, groups, vendors or the public.
• Performs program administrative functions in a specified area; prepares budget reports, technical reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Employ technical writing skills to develop and maintain agency-wide operational plans; interpret federal and state guidance and ensure plans and procedures meet guidelines.
• Represents the Water Authority at meetings with officials of government agencies, member agencies, business and community groups, and the public; makes presentations as necessary.
• Determines and creates labor codes to ensure correct cost allocation; determines account codes, budget availability and processes invoices to ensure correct accounting and adequate funding.
• Supports cash transactions, cash flow, and other related functions that evaluate and manage the Water Authority's financial health as well as compliance with state, federal and Board approved policies.
• Designs and develops information sharing methods including webpages and share point sites for internal and external audiences.
• Reviews practices, identifies areas for improvement, and implements changes to improve processes; identifies and evaluates risks for business continuity planning, including evaluating technologies.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with staff, supervisors, and managers by standardizing and sharing work processes and procedures.
• Performs records management functions, such as ensuring compliance with retention requirements.

For further details regarding the duties and responsibilities, and qualification guidelines for this class specification, please click on the following link:
Work Schedule:
Employees assigned to work at the Kearny Mesa office work a 9/80 schedule, where the entire facility is closed every other Friday. Following the successful completion of the probationary period, telework may be available up to one day per week, subject to operational needs and management approval. Currently, department operations are structured around an on-site schedule Monday through Thursday, with the potential option to telework on Fridays.
Qualification Guidelines
The qualification guidelines generally describe the knowledge and ability required to enter the job in order to successfully perform the assigned duties. Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, public administration, or a closely related field, supplemented by three years of professional experience in administration and management analysis; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Application Procedure
To be considered for this position, please submit an employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Sunday, August 3, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application and supplemental questionnaire.
All applications and supplemental questionnaires will be evaluated in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. The selection process may consist of an appraisal interview, writing exercise, and/or other appropriate screening devices.
Tentative Exam Schedule
Application Deadline: 08/03/2025
Exam: Week of 08/11/2025
Interview: Week of 08/25/2025
To ensure timely and successful navigation, please consider applying early if you are new to the governmentjobs.com application system. For technical assistance with the online application system, please review the Government Jobs online application guide, or contact their toll-free applicant support line at (855) 524-5627. If you have questions regarding the position, please contact Patricia Duran, Senior Human Resources Analyst, at (858) 522-6663.
The San Diego County Water Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy status), gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, genetic information, mental or physical disability (whether perceived or actual), ancestry, military or veteran status, citizenship status, medical condition, and/or national origin.
The San Diego County Water Authority welcomes veterans or transitioning military. If you have questions whether your Military Occupational Specialties or rating qualifies you for a job opening, please visit TIPS & RESOURCES FOR VETERANS APPLYING FOR JOBS IN WATER, on the Water Authority's regional workforce development website, SanDiegoWaterWorks.org.
Should you have any questions regarding the recruitment process or require accommodations pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Patricia Duran, Senior Human Resources Analyst, at (858) 522-6663.
Health Insurance: The Water Authority maintains three employee health plan options, inclusive of dental and vision. Currently, the "basic" plan is the Kaiser HMO plan, and the "premium" plans are the Aetna HMO and PPO Healthcare plans. All medical plans feature a chiropractic benefit. Employees and eligible dependents are covered through Delta Dental Premier for dental services, and Aetna EyeMed for vision services. The Water Authority pays 100% of the monthly premiums for full-time employees and their dependents for the basic plan, inclusive of dental and vision. Premium plan costs exceeding the basic plan family coverage are the responsibility of the employee. All health benefits are effective on the first of the month following date of hire. Employees who waive Water Authority medical, dental, and vision benefits receive $41.66 per month, deposited into a Flexible Spending Account (Healthcare or Dependent Care) and $42.33 per month deposited into the deferred compensation plan.

Retirement: All regular Water Authority employees are members of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Employees are enrolled in one of the following retirement formulas based on date of hire. Additional benefits are provided in accordance with the Water Authority's CalPERS contract.

Classic (Hired on or before December 31, 2012)

• 2.5% @ 55
• 8.0% Employee Contribution
• 1 Year Final Compensation Period

New Members (Hired on or after January 1, 2013)

• 2% @ 62
• 7.75% Employee Contribution
• 3 Year Final Compensation Period

*Membership Category - CalPERS will identify each new member as either a "Classic" or a "New" member of the system based on the prior work history of the individual.

Classic Member: New employees who are current members of CalPERS or an agency with CalPERS' reciprocity, or who have less than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPERS (or reciprocal) agency and employment with the Water Authority will be enrolled in the 2.5% @ 55 benefit formula and contribute 8% of salary to CalPERS. CalPERS contract provisions for "Classic" members include:

1. Employer-Paid Member Contribution (EPMC): The Water Authority pays 7% of the employee's share of retirement contributions to CalPERS and the value of the 7% member contribution is reported to CalPERS as additional compensation.
2. Military Service Credit as Public Service.
3. Annual Cost-of-Living Allowance (Maximum 3%).
4. Pre-Retirement Optional Settlement 2W Death Benefit.

New Members: As defined by the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA), "New Members" have never been a member of any California public retirement system, were hired by a CalPERS agency after January 1, 2013, moved between public retirement systems lacking reciprocity, or moved between employers in the same public retirement system with a break in service of more than six months. New members are enrolled in the 2% @ 62 benefit formula and contribute 6.75% of salary to CalPERS. CalPERS contract provisions for "New Members" include:

1. Military Service Credit as Public Service.
2. Annual Cost-of-Living Allowance (Maximum 3%).
3. Pre-Retirement Optional Settlement 2W Death Benefit.

The Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 has set compensation limits for "Classic members" and "New members" for retirement calculations. These limitations have been placed on the reportable annual earnings each calendar year and are adjusted on an annual basis.

Social Security / Medicare: Employees are covered under the provisions of Federal Social Security (OASDI) and Medicare Hospital Insurance (HI). The total employee contribution is 7.65% of salary. Employees of the Water Authority do not pay into State Disability Insurance (SDI).

Merit Review Schedule: Probationary employees (new hires and promotions) will be considered for a merit increase at their six-month review date. Regular employees will receive a performance evaluation and consideration for a merit increase at their one year anniversary date and annually thereafter.

Alternative Work Week: Employees assigned to work at the Kearny Mesa location will work a 9/80 schedule, where the entire facility is closed every other Friday. Employees assigned to the Escondido location will work either a 4/10 schedule, with every Friday off, or 9/80 schedule, depending on the position. Individual work schedules are developed on a departmental basis to assure that appropriate staff is available to perform needed work and must be selected from available options outlined in the attendance policy.

Hybrid Work Schedule Option: The Water Authority has embraced a hybrid work schedule to offer flexibility and work-life balance. Employees in eligible positions may have the option to telework several days per week, with the remainder of the workweek spent onsite, based on operational needs and management approval.

Vacation: Water Authority employees accrue 96 hours of paid vacation leave per year. Accruals increase based on time in service with the Water Authority.

Sick Leave: Water Authority employees accrue 96 hours of paid sick leave per year.

Holidays: The Water Authority observes 13 paid holidays each year, including two (2) eight-hour floating holidays. Employees hired after July 1, but before September 9, will receive full holiday credit for both floating holidays. Employees hired on or after September 10, but prior to February 12, will receive full credit for one (1) floating holiday. Employees hired after February 13, and prior to June 30, will not receive credit for either floating holiday in the fiscal year.

Life Insurance: The Water Authority provides Basic Term Life and Personal Accident insurance coverage in the amount of $50,000. The Water Authority also provides dependent spouse coverage in the amount of $5,000, and dependent child coverage in the amount of $2,000.

Long Term Disability Insurance: The Water Authority provides a long-term disability insurance benefit of up to 66.67% of monthly covered earnings to a maximum of $7,400 per month. Benefits begin on the 61st day of absence due to illness or injury.

Cell Phone: Employees meeting certain criteria may be eligible for a monthly cell phone / data plan allowance.

Tuition Reimbursement: The Water Authority may reimburse the actual cost paid for tuition up to a maximum of $3,000 per fiscal year. Tuition costs of $3,001 - $4,500 may be reimbursed at 50% per fiscal year.

National University: Water Authority employees are eligible for 25% discount in tuition. Water Authority employees' spouse/ partner/dependents are also eligible for 10% discount in tuition.

Wellness Center: Employees have access to an on-site fitness facility at no cost. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in the Water Authority's Wellness Program by attending sponsored, on-site wellness training and screening sessions.

Employee Assistance Program: Employees have access to no-cost confidential, third-party personal counseling, financial and legal advice, and more. This benefit is available to employees and members of their household.

Additional Voluntary Benefits (Employee is responsible for the entire cost of the premium if they chose to elect coverage):

Flexible Spending Account - Employees may contribute pre-tax earnings into a flexible spending account for health ($3,300 maximum) and dependent care expenses ($5,000 maximum).

Deferred Compensation Plan - The Water Authority's Deferred Compensation Plan is provided by TIAA-CREF and allows for pre- and post-tax deferrals. Beginning July 1, 2023, employees' receive an employer match up to $250 to the 457 deferred compensation plan in calendar years 2023, 2024, and 2025. The employer match will be contributed on a dollar-for-dollar basis until the $250 maximum is met in the calendar year.

Short-Term Disability - This voluntary insurance plan pays a benefit up to 60% of your weekly covered earnings - to a maximum of $1,728 per week. Before collecting benefits, employees must satisfy the elimination period following the date of disability (0 days for accident, 3 days for sickness of continuous disability). The Water Authority does not contract with California's Employment Development Department (EDD) for State Disability Insurance benefits.

Group Legal Insurance - This voluntary insurance plan offers a variety of legal services including revocable and irrevocable trusts, estate planning, family law, consumer protection, and traffic ticket defense. It is designed to help employees plan for, prevent, and resolve a wide range of legal issues - saving time and potentially thousands of dollars in legal fees.

Critical Illness Insurance - This voluntary insurance plan pays a lump sum upon initial occurrence of a heart attack, stroke, cancer, or other serious illness. The payment can be used to cover related expenses, medical or otherwise.

Voluntary Life and Personal Accident Insurance - Employees may purchase voluntary life and personal accident insurance up to 5 times annual salary (maximum of $500,000). You may also purchase additional life and/or personal accident insurance for spouse/domestic partner and/or children.

Employees' Association - Employees have the option to join the Employees' Association. Events and reduced ticket prices offered to employees through this association include the annual picnic, annual holiday party, sporting events, movie tickets, and much more.
This benefit summary is intended to provide an easy way for current and prospective employees to access fringe benefit information, including voluntary options. This summary is intended to be accurate, but it is not an official plan document, and has no legal or binding effect as an expressed or implied contract, or otherwise, and does not alter or amend any provision of the Compensation Plan, Memoranda of Understanding, Human Resources Policies and Procedures Manual, Administrative Code, retirement contract, insurance policy contract, or any other official document of the Water Authority. All insurance benefits described in the summary are subject to the terms and limitations of the Water Authority's insurance contracts with individual insurance providers.

Should you have any questions pertaining to information in this summary, please contact the Human Resources Division at (858) 522-6660.
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APPLICANTS - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as part of the application screening and selection process. The supplemental questionnaire is used to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this position. Please answer each question accurately and thoroughly. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of your Employment Application. Failure to complete the "Work History/Experience" section of the employment application will result in your application not being considered. Please do not refer your responses to your resume. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications, unless specifically required as part of the application process.

• I understand and agree to answer each question truthfully, and that my responses can be verified from information included within the application.

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EDUCATION Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Some college, but no degree
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• None of the above

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If you have graduated from an accredited college or university, please indicate the major area of study below.

• Business Administration
• Public Administration
• Other Related Field
• Other Non-Related Field

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WORK EXPERIENCE: Please select your years of professional-level experience in administrative and/or management analysis. Please note, we must be able to verify your selection against the Work History section of your application.

• I do not have any related experience
• Less than 3 years of related experience
• More than 3 years, but less than 5
• More than 5 years, but less than 7
• More than 7 years, but less than 9
• More than 9 years

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Describe your knowledge and experience with preparing and/or monitoring projects, contracts, or department budgets. Include an example of a problem or discrepancy you found as a result of your monitoring efforts and explain how you resolved the issue. If you do not have any related experience, type "N/A".
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Please describe a business process you have either documented or improved. In your response, detail the steps you took to document the process, including any tools or methodologies used. If you made enhancements to the process, explain what changes were implemented and the resulting benefits or improvements to efficiency, accuracy, or overall operations. If you do not have any related experience, type "N/A".
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Describe your experience in organizing, facilitating, and conducting meetings or events. In your response, include how you managed communications, coordinated logistics, set expectations, and promoted effective collaboration among participants. Be sure to highlight any experience you have with virtual meetings. If you do not have any related experience, type "N/A".
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Please summarize your professional experience conducting technical research, analyzing data, and interpreting results. Include specific examples that demonstrate your proficiency with Excel and/or database programs, and describe how you have used these tools to support your analysis. If you do not have any related experience, type "N/A."
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WORK HISTORY
Applicants are required to provide a complete work history. Individuals with an extensive employment history should include at least ten years of employment history. All applicants must account for any gaps in employment of more than 30 days. Failure to provide a complete employment history, omission of prior employers, or failure to account for employment gaps of more than 30 days, may result in disqualification from the selection process.

• I understand and have provided a complete employment history, including accounting for any employment gaps of more than 30 days.

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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - NOTIFICATION VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL)The San Diego County Water Authority Human Resources Division uses e-mail to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of your application. We do so as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of resources, and minimize delays and costs. Therefore, as an applicant, please ensure that the e-mail address and contact information you provide are current, secure, and readily accessible to you. Do not share e-mail addresses. Spam or other filters should be adjusted to accept our e-mails. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our e-mails (i.e., for the non-delivery of e-mail or if you fail to check your e-mail inbox on a timely basis). Read any notices that we send carefully and in a timely manner. Follow further instructions, if any. We recommend that you print and keep hard copies of our notices for your records.

• I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the above.

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