Principal Management Analyst

Location : 320 West Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-26FT
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 10/08/2026
Closing Date: 10/19/2026 4:30 PM Pacific

The City of Monterey Park is seeking a highly qualified candidate (s) to fill at either the Principal Management Analyst or Senior Management Analyst level, for vacancies with the Public Works Department depending on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.

PRINCIPAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:

Positions in this class perform highly complex analytical and administrative work in the department to which assigned. Incumbents may expect to be assigned overall responsibilities in a variety of city departments or in the City Manager's office. Positions assigned to this class in city departments will be represented mid-management positions. Work assigned may involve the supervision of other professional, paraprofessional, technical and/or clerical employees.

SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:

This position works independently and exercises judgment and initiative in matters related to work procedures and methods and is expected to independently perform the full scope of administrative, analytical, and management support duties within assigned areas. May exercise direct supervision over technical and clerical staff.

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QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

PRINCIPAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited four year college or university with major course work in business administration, public administration, political science, or a closely related field and four (4) years of progressively responsible and varied experience in administrative, budgetary, or other management analysis, including at least two years in a governmental agency. A master's degree in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field is highly desirable.

SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST

Graduation from accredited college/university with a Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, accounting or a related field is required; and three (3) years of progressively responsible and varied experience in administrative, budgetary, or other management analysis, including least two years in a governmental agency. A Master's degree in public administration, business administration or a closely related field is desirable.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Recruitment Process

All applicants are required to submit a complete online City application. Applications must be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education, and training in relation to the requirements of the position; however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application. Applications that are submitted without a resume, or have unanswered supplemental questions, may be deemed incomplete and/or not considered.

The selection process may include but is not limited to the following components: application review and evaluation, written examination or exercise, and interview evaluation.

If the City does not receive a sufficient number of qualified internal applications to conduct a competitive recruitment, the recruitment may be opened to external candidates. Internal applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will remain under consideration and will not be required to submit a new application. Those applicants will be considered alongside qualified external candidates during the department's selection process.
Following is a summary of the provided benefits. For further information, refer to the unit's Salary Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding.

• HOLIDAYS: Employees receive 14 paid holidays annually, including two floating holidays

• PAID TIME OFF (PTO): Employees accrue 170-290 hours of PTO annually based on qualifying years of service, beginning on the date of employment. PTO combines vacation and sick leave into one bank, with a maximum balance of 800 hours. Prior full-time service with another public agency may count toward the accrual rate with proof of service.

• ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE: FLSA-exempt positions accrue 40 hours of administrative leave per fiscal year.

• MEDICAL INSURANCE: The City contributes up to $2,100 per month toward medical insurance for employee, eligible dependents and retirees. Employees have a variety of medical insurance plans to choose from. Employees who waive City-paid medical coverage and present proof of insurance in a non-City employee's health insurance plan will receive $600 per month cash in lieu.

• DENTAL INSURANCE: The City contributes up to $100 per month toward dental insurance for the employee and eligible dependents.

• VISION INSURANCE: The City contributes up to $30 per month toward vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents.

• LIFE INSURANCE: The City provides a $100,000 life insurance policy. Additional life insurance is available.

• LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE: The City pays the premium for long-term disability insurance for the employee.

• RETIREMENT: Employees are covered by the Public Employees' Retirement System at, 2.7%@55 (Classic), single highest year or 2%@62 (PEPRA), three average years, as determined by PEPRA. Classic members pay the full 8% and new members pay 7.25% of the employee contribution. The City does not participate in the Social Security System, except for the mandatory 1.45% Medicare contribution.

• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Regular, full-time employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Assistance Program that provides confidential counseling and consultation services for family, stress, financial and legal issues.

• MEDICARE: Employees pay the mandatory 1.45% Medicare contribution.

• CREDIT UNION: F & A Credit Union is available to employees.

• DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Available to all employees who wish to participate. City contributes up to $100 per pay period for enrolled employees.

• BILINGUAL PAY: $50.00/month for the ability to speak a qualified second language. An additional $50.00/month available for the ability to translate documents in a qualified second language. Employees certified by the City as bilingual translators for both verbal and transcription receive $150/mo.

• TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Those who have passed probation are eligible for reimbursement up to $4,500 annually for approved courses & books at Cal-State LA University tuition rates.

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01

I understand that an incomplete application may lead to disqualification from the recruitment process and I have supplied all the applicable information in my application. Examples of incomplete/inaccurate information leading to disqualification include, but are not limited to: noting incorrect department, leaving dates of employment blank, leaving reason for leaving employment blank, leaving duties blank or noting "see resume", etc.

• Agree

02

Please indicate the department(s) in which you are interested in being considered for current and future vacancies. Your responses may be used to establish eligibility lists for future employment opportunities within the selected department(s).Current vacancy in the Public Works Department must be selected.

• City Manager's Office
• Community Development
• Finance
• Fire
• Police
• Public Works

03

Please indicate the classification(s) for which you would like to be considered. You may select more than one classification if you meet the minimum qualifications.

• Principal Management Analyst
• Senior Management Analyst
• None

04

Please select the highest level of education you have completed:

• Master's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Associate's Degree
• Some College or position related Certificate(s)
• High School Diploma

05

Please specify the field of study or major in which you earned your degree. If none, please type N/A.
06

How many years of full-time professional-level work experience do you possess?

• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years

07

Please indicate each of the following areas in which you have experience (check all that apply).

• Administrative research and analyses
• Budget Administration
• Conducing analytical studies and surveys
• Grant and/or report writing
• Preparing staff reports for governing bodies
• Project and/or Program Management
• None

08

For each area you selected in the previous question, briefly describe your relevant work experience. Include your employer, job title, specific duties you performed, your level of responsibility, and any notable projects or accomplishments. If you selected "None," enter "N/A."
09

Please acknowledge that a current resume must be submitted with your application. Applications submitted without a resume may be considered incomplete and may not be considered further in the recruitment.

• Yes

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