Senior Management Analyst (U) - Grants Division

Salary : $101,405.16 - $123,253.08 Annually
Location : 290 North D Street, San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-10514-11-1
Department: Finance Department
Opening Date: 11/09/2026
Closing Date: 11/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

About the Position:
The City of San Bernardino is seeking an experienced financial and management professional to support the Finance Department's Grants Division. The Senior Management Analyst (U) analyzes and monitors City and departmental revenues and expenditures, supports grant administration, and provides budget and financial analysis for City programs.
This position conducts complex research, prepares reports and recommendations, and helps develop and monitor policies and procedures. The Senior Management Analyst may also lead projects and supervise professional, technical, or clerical staff as assigned.
This is an unclassified, at-will position and is not subject to a probationary period. The incumbent does not hold regular classified status and may be removed without appeal or hearing rights, consistent with applicable City rules.
What You'll Be Doing Here

The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is an experienced, analytical professional with a strong background in municipal finance, budgeting, and management analysis. They can interpret complex financial information, explain it clearly to different audiences, and develop practical recommendations. The successful candidate is organized, exercises sound judgment, communicates effectively, and can manage sensitive assignments while building productive relationships across departments and with outside partners.
Key Attributes Include:

• Analyze financial, operational, staffing, and organizational issues, develop recommendations and monitor results.
• Track and analyze revenues, expenditures, budgets, and contracted services related to City programs.
• Assist with grant management and administration, including financial reports and supporting materials.
• Coordinate preparation and monitoring of departmental budgets and report on budget performance.
• Prepare and present financial reports, staff reports, statistical tables, charts, and other materials.
• Research and help implement policies, procedures, projects, and programs.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and presentations on operational policies and procedures.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
• Coordinate special projects, meetings, and activities with City departments and outside agencies.

A Day in the Life Consists of:
As Senior Management Analyst (U) in the Grants Division, you'll analyze grant-related revenues and expenditures, monitor budgets, and prepare financial reports and recommendations. You'll work with City departments and outside agencies to support grant administration, research complex issues, and help develop or improve policies and procedures. Your work helps City leaders make informed financial decisions and supports effective management of grant-funded programs.
For more information on this position, click here to view the Senior Management Analyst (U) job description.

What You Need to Qualify

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Public or Business Administration, or a closely related field; and at least five (5) years of progressively responsible management and budget experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:
A valid State driver's license is required.

Knowledge of:
• Principles, practices, and methods of public administration, municipal finance, accounting, and budget.
• Principles, practices, and methods of purchasing, contracting, and maintenance of public records.
• Federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and court decisions applicable to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Organization and functions of an elected City Council and other appointed boards and commissions.
• Research methods and analysis techniques.
• Principles and practices of sound business communication, including social media.
• Principles and practices of effective management and supervision.
• City administrative policies and procedures applicable to processing budget, fiscal, and purchasing documents and maintenance of public records.

Skill in:
• Explaining technical financial projections, analyses, budgeting, and accounting problems in a simple, non-technical language.
• Defining complex management, fiscal, budget, master planning, and strategic planning issues, performing difficult analysis and research, evaluating alternatives, and developing sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Understanding, interpreting, explaining, and applying federal, state and local policy, law, regulations and court decisions applicable to areas of responsibility.
• Presenting proposals and recommendations clearly, logically and persuasively in public meetings.
• Representing the City effectively in negotiations and other dealings on a variety of difficult, complex, sensitive, and confidential issues.
• Preparing clear, concise, and comprehensive reports, correspondence, and other documents appropriate to the audience.
• Communicating effectively, orally and in writing.
• Presenting conclusions and recommendations clearly and logically.
• Maintaining files, records, and documentation.
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.
Recruitment Timeline

This recruitment will close on Sunday, November 29, 2026, at 11:59 PM, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received.

**All dates are subject to change at the discretion of Human Resources**

How to Apply and What to Expect Next
All applicants are required to submit an online application through the City's official website at www.sbcity.org. This recruitment will remain open until November 29, 2026, at 11:59 PM or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Applications must be fully completed and clearly demonstrate that the minimum qualifications for the position are met. All information provided is subject to review, investigation, and verification. While resumes may be uploaded as supplemental documentation, they will not be accepted in place of a fully completed City application.

Following the initial screening, the most qualified candidates whose backgrounds best match the needs of the City will be invited to continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement. Candidates will remain under consideration until a final selection is made and an offer is accepted. The City of San Bernardino reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time and may determine that none of the applicants, including those who meet the minimum qualifications, are suitable for the position.
Pre-Employment Process may include, but is not limited to:

• Application Review
• Oral Exam
• Background Investigation with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
• Pre-employment Medical Exam, including drug test.
• Employment/Professional Reference Check.

The City offers an attractive Management/Confidential Group benefit package, which includes:
01

Do you possess a valid Driver's License?Possession of a valid Class "C" California Driver's License is required. For out of State applicants, a valid driver's license is required. A valid Class "C" California Driver's License must be obtained within (10) days of appointment.

• Yes
• No

02

Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education:

• Less than High School Diploma or GED
• High School Diploma or GED
• Less than 2 years of college
• 2+ years of college
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Higher

03

If you possess a Bachelor's Degree or higher, please select your major below:

• Finance
• Public or Business Administration
• Other related field
• Other non-related field
• I do not possess a Bachelor's Degree or higher

04

How many years of progressively responsible management and budget experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 3 years
• 3-4 years
• 5-6 years
• 6+ years

05

Please describe your experience with grant administration, including your role in preparing applications, monitoring grant budgets and expenditures, coordinating with departments or funding agencies, and preparing grant reports.
06

I understand that the Senior Management Analyst (U) position is unclassified and at-will. I understand that it does not provide regular classified status or require a probationary period, and that employment may be ended without appeal or hearing rights under applicable City rules.

• I undersand.

Required Question