Salary : $77,590.00 - $100,864.00 Annually
Location : City of Yuma, AZ
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:
Department: City Administration
Division: Administration-10
Opening Date: 08/31/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt

Summary
**Open until filled with a 1st review date of September 14, 2026****To be considered for this position, interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume as directed in the application. **

We are looking for someone to join Team Yuma as a Senior Management Analyst working with City Administration. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and skilled communicator who can lead complex projects, analyze organizational and policy issues, and work collaboratively with City leadership, departments, elected officials, and community partners to advance City priorities.
Under general supervision of a Deputy City Administrator, performs complex professional, analytical, project management, and administrative work in support of City Administration. Leads and coordinates strategic initiatives, special projects, and programs; assists with intergovernmental relations; serves as a liaison with elected officials, governmental agencies, community organizations, and other stakeholders; and coordinates departmental administrative operations, including budget administration, supervision of assigned staff, and executive support functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Leads and coordinates complex organizational initiatives, cross-departmental projects, strategic priorities, special programs, and executive initiatives from planning through implementation; manages and administers City Administration programs and special projects, including volunteer engagement, youth leadership initiatives, constituent service programs, and other assignments as directed.
• Works closely with City leadership to implement City Council policy direction and organizational priorities; develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate the City's Strategic Plan; establish organizational goals, key performance indicators, performance measures, and other executive initiatives.
• Conducts organizational, operational, financial, and policy research and analysis; performs organizational studies, evaluates alternatives, prepares reports, and develops recommendations to improve municipal operations and organizational effectiveness.
• Assists with the development and implementation of City policies, legislative priorities, and intergovernmental initiatives; monitors and analyzes legislation, researches policy impacts, prepares legislative position papers, coordinates advocacy efforts, and collaborates with federal, state, regional, tribal, military, community, and professional organizations on matters of mutual interest.
• Prepares and coordinates City Council agenda materials, executive briefings, reports, presentations, speeches, correspondence, responses to Mayor and Council requests, and other communications.
• Represents City Administration before governmental agencies, community organizations, business groups, professional associations, advisory committees, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinates responses to complex citizen inquiries received through City Administration, the Mayor and City Council, or executive leadership. Oversees the City's citizen request management system, monitors response performance, identifies trends, and collaborates with departments to ensure timely and effective responses.
• Directs and coordinates the administrative operations of the City Administration Department, including budget administration, financial monitoring, purchasing, payroll approval, records management, and supervision of assigned staff.
• Develops and delivers presentations and facilitates meetings, committees, and cross-departmental workgroups in support of organizational initiatives and City priorities.
• Participates in emergency management, continuity of operations planning, and disaster response activities.
• Supports the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and the "Yuma Way", and complies with all City policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; exercises independent judgment and discretion in handling sensitive, confidential, and politically significant matters; performs other duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines
Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, political science, finance or economics, organizational leadership, or a closely related field; AND four (4) years of experience in municipal or other governmental administration, management analysis, or a related professional field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

A Master's degree in public or business administration, or a closely related field is desirable. Experience in municipal government, supporting executive leadership, or working in a City Manager's or City Administrator's Office is highly desirable. Bilingual skills in English and Spanish, including the ability to speak, read, and write Spanish, are preferred.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and functions of municipal government, including the council-manager form of government, public administration, and municipal operations.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, including Arizona Public Records Law, Open Meeting Law, and legislative processes affecting local government.
• Principles and practices of strategic planning, organizational development, performance management, project management, continuous process improvement, supervision, leadership, employee development, customer service, collaboration, and meeting facilitation.
• Principles and techniques of organizational, operational, financial, and policy analysis, including research methods, program evaluation, and development of practical recommendations.
• Municipal budgeting, financial management, and public sector budget administration.
• Legislative affairs, intergovernmental relations, and political, economic, and regulatory issues affecting local government.
• Professional standards for executive correspondence, report writing, presentations, and effective oral and written communication.
• Modern office practices, records management, business technologies, and software applications used to support municipal operations, including Microsoft Office applications.

Skill in:

• Conducting research and analysis, evaluating alternatives, and developing practical recommendations supported by clear and concise materials.
• Planning, organizing, and managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines while adapting to changing priorities and working effectively under pressure.
• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with diverse audiences.
• Developing, administering, and monitoring budgets and interpreting financial information.
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, regulations, policies, and administrative procedures.
• Building and maintaining collaborative working relationships with elected officials, leadership, employees, governmental agencies, community organizations, and the public.
• Facilitating meetings, coordinating cross-departmental initiatives, building consensus, and resolving complex organizational and operational issues.
• Exercising sound judgment, initiative, discretion, and political awareness while managing confidential, sensitive, and high-profile matters.
• Supervising, coaching, and developing assigned staff and directing the work of project teams, interns, or volunteers.
• Using Microsoft Office applications and other business technologies to prepare reports, presentations, financial analyses, and other work products that support municipal operations.
• Providing exceptional customer service by responding to inquiries and resolving concerns.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
A valid Arizona State Driver's License is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is typically performed in a standard office environment. May occasionally be required to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects. Must be able to work irregular hours and attend evening and weekend functions, as needed.
The City of Yuma offers the following benefits to Full-time City employees:

*ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ASRS) - City employees are automatically enrolled in the Arizona State Retirement System. Employees contribute 11.87% (pre-tax) and the City contributes 11.87% of employee gross wages through automatic deduction. Should an employee terminate City employment, the ASRS funds may be withdrawn or remain until retirement. Contributions to the ASRS are in addition to FICA (Social Security taxes).

*LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD) - Included through the Arizona State Retirement System. Employees contribute .11% and the City contributes .11% of employee gross wages. LTD contributions are in addition to FICA (Social Security taxes).

*SHORT TERM DISABILITY
The City provides short-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee. Short-term disability replaces part of your income if you can't work for a short time due to a covered disability.

*SOCIAL SECURITY & MEDICARE - Employees pay a contribution into the Social Security & Medicare System.

*WORKER'S COMP. - Insurance coverage for medical expenses and loss of income due to an on-the-job injury is provided by the City of Yuma for all employees.

*UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE - Employees are covered by Unemployment Insurance.

*MEDICAL, DENTAL, and VISION INSURANCE - The City of Yuma is proud to provide medical, dental and vision insurance for its employees which is administered by the Yuma Area Benefit Consortium. Employees may choose from two traditional PPO plans or a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account. Dependent premiums are paid one month in advance and are pre-taxed (unless waived). Additional information regarding medical, dental and vision benefits may be requested from the City's Human Resources Department.

*LIFE INSURANCE - The City provides a life insurance policy for employees in an amount that is equal to your annual salary. An Accidental Death and Dismemberment rider is also included for an equal amount. Employees may elect, at their cost, additional life insurance for up to 5X their annual salary. Various voluntary insurance policies are available at your cost and may be set up as an automatic payroll deduction. Information is available from the City's Human Resources Department.

*FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT - The plan establishes a reimbursement account, which is designed to provide you with a means of paying for certain medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. The amount you designate is subtracted from your earnings before taxes and is deposited in your flexible spending account. As a new employee you have 30 days from your hire date to enroll.

*EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - Provides free counseling sessions for employees and family members, as well as a 24-hour crisis line for emergencies.

*COMPENSATORY LEAVE (COMP. TIME) - Paid leave that an employee has elected to accrue in lieu of overtime payment.

*GENERAL LEAVE - This leave is available for all regular full-time and regular part-time employees. General Leave is paid leave for an employee's personal time off. General Leave can normally be used 90 days after your hire date. General Leave accrual varies by the employee's years of service and employment status.

• 0 to 5 years = 6.14 hours per pay day or 153.5 hours annually
• 5 to 10 years = 7.74 hours per pay day or 193.5 hours annually
• 10 to 15 years = 8.06 hours per pay day or 201.5 hours annually
• 15 to 20 years = 8.7 hours per pay day or 217.5 hours annually
• 20+ years = 9.34 hours per pay day or 233.5 hours annually

*SICK LEAVE - Employees are eligible to utilize paid sick leave immediately following 90 calendar days from their date of hire. July 1 of each year, employees will have 40 hours of sick leave added to their sick leave bank. New employees will have 40 hours of sick leave added to their sick leave bank on their date of hire.

*PAID PARENTAL LEAVE
The City provides up to 4 weeks of paid parental leave to employees following the birth of an employee's child or the placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption or foster care.

*HOLIDAYS - The City recognizes 12 holidays per year. Holiday pay is at eight hours per holiday.

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (third Monday in January)
• President's Day (third Monday in February)
• Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day (First Monday in September)
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day After Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day
• Additional Day in conjunction with Christmas

*DEFERRED COMPENSATION - Employees may participate in a tax-sheltered Annuity Plan (457 Plan) through payroll deduction to provide additional retirement income.

*TUITION REIMBURSEMENT