Senior Deputy County Administrator - Exempt

Contra Costa County, CA

$154K — $239K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in public sector finance and budgeting
  • Strong knowledge of administration and policy analysis
  • Experience with enterprise systems and organizational change
  • Exceptional communication skills for diverse stakeholder engagement
  • Demonstrated ability to build consensus in a political environment

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with finance and internal services departments
  • Support governance and accountability initiatives
  • Enhance operational effectiveness across departments
  • Provide policy analysis and recommendations
  • Facilitate organizational change processes

Benefits

  • Attractive benefits package
  • Potential for a salary increase pending Board approval
  • Permanent full-time employment with job security
Full Job Description
Salary : $154,519.68 - $239,710.73 Annually
Location : Martinez, CA
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: ADD9-2026
Department: County Administrator
Opening Date: 06/30/2026
Closing Date: 7/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: B8

The Position
Senior Deputy County Administrator
Contra Costa County, California


Martinez, CA
Annual Salary:
$154,519.68 - $239,710.73 DOE/DOQ*

Reporting to the County Finance Director, this Senior Deputy works closely with their assigned finance and internal services departments to support shared priorities, enhance governance and accountability, and improve operational effectiveness. The ideal candidate brings experience in public-sector finance and budgeting, administration, policy analysis, enterprise systems, and organizational change, along with exceptional diplomacy, political acumen, communication skills, and the ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders.

View the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/b467a8e4-cff3-43b0-aa42-3a1b398f886b
SALARY & BENEFITS

Annual Salary: $154,519.68 - $239,710.73 DOE/DOQ*

*The Board of Supervisors is considering a 3% increase to base pay on July 7, 2026, effective July 1, 2026.

PLUS an attractive benefits package.

Selection Process
HOW TO APPLY

For first consideration, apply by July 30 at:

View the WBCP Job Board: https://wbcpinc.com/job-board

INTERVIEW PROCESS

In-person interviews are anticipated to take place in mid-to-late August. Selected candidates must be available for all interview dates.

QUESTIONS?
Please contact your recruiter, Terri Maus-Nisich, with any inquiries:
  • 541-664-0376 (direct)
  • 866-929-9227 (toll-free)

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