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Administrative Analyst
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$88,420.80 - $112,070.40 Annually
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Seasonal Recreation Specialist - Summer Camp
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$15.75 - $16.75 Hourly
- Full Time
- Parks and Recreation
Lifeguard
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$15.00 - $16.00 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Recreation Specialist II (Less than Half Time)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$18.07 - $21.33 Hourly
- Full Time
- Parks and Recreation
- Public Health
Comptroller
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$116,084.80 - $165,401.60 Annually
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
Head Lifeguard - Permanent Part Time
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$16.50 - $17.50 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Lifeguard - Permanent Less than Half Time
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$15.00 - $16.00 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Police Officer (Secret Service Police), $75,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Des Moines, Iowa
- The United States Secret Service
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Des Moines, Iowa
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Military
SEAL Officer
- Des Moines, Washington
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Special Agent, $40,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Des Moines, Iowa
- The United States Secret Service
$
- Full Time
- Other
Police Officer (Secret Service Police), $75,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Des Moines, Iowa
- The United States Secret Service
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Bomb Technician (EOD)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Information Technology Professional
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Aviation Electronics, Electrical & Computer Systems Technician
- Des Moines, Iowa
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Security & Law Enforcement (Master-at-Arms)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Advanced Electronics / Computer Field Technician
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Experienced Loss Control Consultant - Remote
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Auto-Owners Insurance
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Roving
- Des Moines, Washington
- Allied Universal Security Services
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Surveillance Agent
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Marshall Investigative Group
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer - PT & FT available
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Inter-con Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer - PT & FT available
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Inter-con Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Navy Surface Ship HM&E Systems Engineer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Serco Inc.
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Senior Cloud ISSE - Navy RMF & eMASS Expert
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Serco Inc.
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Security Operations Engineer - Remote
- Des Moines, Iowa
- SitusAMC
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Transportation Security Officer (TSO)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Phenom People
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Senior DoD Pricing Strategist Remote
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Maximus
- Full Time
- Federal Government

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Administrative Analyst
- Des Moines, Iowa United States
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
- May 31, 2026
- $88,420.80 - $112,070.40 Annually - Full Time
City of Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines is the capital city and is the commercial, financial, transportation, and governmental hub of Iowa. Extending over 80 square miles, Des Moines is home to over 212,000 people and the central city of a metropolitan area of approximately 634,000. Des Moines is a vibrant city, intersected by the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers. Des Moines is a city with many cultural amenities, ease of commuting, Iowa State government, three higher education institutions, good schools, ample shopping, affordable housing, fine dining, great health care, and a stable high-performing local government. It also is the home of the Iowa State Fair and is the host to countless conventions, trade shows, and sporting and entertainment events each year.
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- $88,420.80 - $112,070.40 Annually
- Full Time
- May 31, 2026
Job Description
Distinguishing Features of the Class

Perform advanced administrative and supervisory work involving the coordination, development, preparation, and administration of Departmental Budget, State and Federal funding, and Capital Improvement Programs. Develop, implement, and monitor administrative and operational procedures to support departmental efficiency, regulatory compliance, and service delivery. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees, finance department personnel, outside auditors, business representatives, state and federal officials, and the public.

Acceptable Experience and Training

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related degree; and
One (1) year directly related experience in budgetary development or public administration; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Please note: College transcripts must be submitted with your application or separately to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department by email to humanresources@dmgov.org, by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E. MLK Jr. Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 on or before the application deadline.

Required Special Qualifications

Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer background check, physical examination and drug screen.
Possession of a valid Iowa driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

Supervise administrative staff to ensure efficient daily operations and compliance with organizational standards.
Lead operating and capital budget development, analysis, and long-range planning using data-driven methodologies, including evaluation of departmental requests and resource allocation.
Serve as primary resource for timekeeping and payroll-related inquiries across Department; review and approve employee payroll records for accuracy and compliance.
Perform audits of data to ensure accuracy.
Monitor budget performance through audits and fiscal analysis, adjusting operations to align with service demand and financial constraints.
Manage departmental service programs and support functions.
Research, analyze and develop department policy recommendations; keep department leadership informed of emerging policies, regulatory changes, and operational impacts.
Consult with management and collaborate across departments to improve workflows, enhance operational efficiency, and reduce manual processes, while keeping leadership informed of progress, issues, and recommended solutions.
Analyze training and professional development needs; provide instruction, guidance, and support on job tasks, procedures, and departmental systems,
Respond to residents’ questions, concerns, and comments in a courteous, professional, and timely manner.
Coordinate vendor contracts, scheduling, and logistics for community and department related programs to ensure cost-effective service delivery.
Support the implementation and optimization of management information systems used by the Department.
Manage phone system communications and service alerts to improve public awareness and reduce call volume spikes.
Monitor departmental revenues and expenditures to ensure compliance with City policies and procedures, state and federal requirements and related guidelines.
Attend meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas.
Perform other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.

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Closing Date/Time: 6/18/2026 4:00 PM Central
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City of Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines is the capital city and is the commercial, financial, transportation, and governmental hub of Iowa. Extending over 80 square miles, Des Moines is home to over 212,000 people and the central city of a metropolitan area of approximately 634,000. Des Moines is a vibrant city, intersected by the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers.

Des Moines is a city with many cultural amenities, ease of commuting, Iowa State government, three higher education institutions, good schools, ample shopping, affordable housing, fine dining, great health care, and a stable high-performing local government. It also is the home of the Iowa State Fair and is the host to countless conventions, trade shows, and sporting and entertainment events each year.
City of Des Moines, Iowa
- Des Moines, Iowa, United States
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27 Jobs in Des Moines

Administrative Analyst

Seasonal Recreation Specialist - Summer Camp

Lifeguard

Recreation Specialist II (Less than Half Time)

Comptroller

Head Lifeguard - Permanent Part Time

Lifeguard - Permanent Less than Half Time

Police Officer (Secret Service Police), $75,000 Recruitment Incentive

Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver

SEAL Officer

Special Agent, $40,000 Recruitment Incentive

Police Officer (Secret Service Police), $75,000 Recruitment Incentive

Bomb Technician (EOD)

Information Technology Professional

Aviation Electronics, Electrical & Computer Systems Technician

Security & Law Enforcement (Master-at-Arms)

Advanced Electronics / Computer Field Technician

Experienced Loss Control Consultant - Remote

Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Roving

Surveillance Agent

Security Officer - PT & FT available

Security Officer - PT & FT available

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Senior Cloud ISSE - Navy RMF & eMASS Expert

Security Operations Engineer - Remote

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