Senior Management Analyst

Job Description

THE POSITION

Are you an experienced, strategic, and collaborative professional who enjoys managing complex projects and helping move organizational priorities forward? The City of Rancho Cordova is seeking a Senior Management Analyst to join the City Manager’s Office!

In this role, you will provide high-level analytical and project management support across a variety of Citywide priorities and special initiatives. You will work closely with executive leadership, City departments, and community partners to support strategic planning, budget development, contracts, internal communications, and other projects that advance the City’s organizational goals.

This position provides an exciting opportunity for an experienced analyst who enjoys variety, takes initiative, and wants to contribute to projects and initiatives that have an organization-wide impact.
About the Role
As a Senior Management Analyst , you’ll play an important role in supporting the City Manager’s Office and advancing key Citywide priorities. Your assignments will combine project management, research and analysis, strategic planning, budget and contract administration, internal communications, and cross-departmental coordination.

Key Responsibilities include :

• Provide high-level analytical and project support for Citywide priorities, special projects, and emerging initiatives .
• Support City Council strategic planning , including research, preparation, coordination, and follow-up on identified priorities.
• Assist with the City’s budget development process and other financial or fiscal projects assigned to the City Manager’s Office.
  
• Administer and coordinate City Manager’s Office contracts , consultant agreements, and special studies.
  
• Prepare and coordinate research, reports, presentations, staff reports, and other executive-level materials .
  
• Serve as the City Manager’s Office lead for the RC Hub (internal SharePoint site), including maintaining internal content and supporting the City Manager Corner site page.
  
• Represent the City Manager’s Office on internal committees and cross-departmental initiatives supporting organizational culture, employee engagement, collaboration, and communication.
  

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a resourceful, organized, and collaborative professional who can see the big picture while effectively managing the details. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong project management, analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple complex projects and competing priorities.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential matters.
  
• Ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate across departments and with a variety of stakeholders.
  
• Initiative, adaptability, and a solutions-oriented approach to getting work done.
  

Experience with municipal government, budget and financial analysis, data reporting, contract or grant administration, project management is highly desirable.

APPLY TODAY! Take the next step in your career and help advance Citywide priorities, strategic initiatives, and projects that make an impact across the Rancho Cordova community.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA

• Choice of a generous monthly stipend for Medical/Dental/Vision or Cash in Lieu of Medical Insurance.
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Universal Time Off (combined vacation and sick leave).
• CalPERS Retirement.
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,500/fiscal year
  • The City of Rancho Cordova is also a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Onsite fitness area & many more employee perks!

City employees also enjoy the knowledge that their work matters to the residents, visitors and businesses in our community. See what some of employees have to say about working for the City of Rancho Cordova, by watching this short video:

The City of Rancho Cordova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The Senior Management Analyst performs advanced-level professional administrative and analytical work in support of City programs and operations. Responsibilities may include research and analysis, report preparation, fiscal management support, project management, contract administration, and coordination with City departments, outside agencies, and the public.

A complete job description, including examples of essential duties and responsibilities for this classification, can be found by clicking the link below:

Senior Management Analyst

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS & MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education, training and experience that will provide the ability to perform the work and provide the performance results as stated above. A typical way of obtaining the education and experience would be:

Education/Training:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public or business administration or a related field.
  

Experience:

• Three (3) years of experience as a Management Analyst II at the City of Rancho Cordova.
  

OR

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience, at a level comparable in scope and complexity to that of a Management Analyst II at the City of Rancho Cordova, in professional administrative, budget, fiscal, strategic planning, policy analysis or financial analysis.
  
  • A master's degree in one of the above fields may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
    

Licensure:

• A valid California driver’s license and acceptable driving record may be required in accordance with the City of Rancho Cordova’s Driving Policy. When driving is not an essential function, employees must be able to travel to off-site meetings, trainings, events, and other work-related locations as required to perform the duties of the position.
  

For additional information regarding the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other employment standards associated with this classification, please review the complete job description by clicking the link below:
Senior Management Analyst

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENTS

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Requires the mobility and manual dexterity to work in a standard office environment, use standard office equipment and attend off-site meetings; speech and hearing to communicate in person and by telephone; vision to read handwritten and printed materials and a computer screen; strength and agility to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds. Some accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.

FLSA- Exempt Status

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Rancho Cordova complies with the letter and spirit of the Equal Employment Opportunity and Americans with Disabilities laws in its employment process. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any reasonable accommodation you need in order to participate in the City’s application process.

HumanResources@CityofRanchoCordova.org

EXEMPT EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SUMMARY

CALPERS Retirement -The City of Rancho Cordova contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) for a defined benefit plan.

Tier 1: Employees hired prior to December 31, 2012, and "Classic Members" hired subsequently with less than a six (6) month break in service, are provided 2.7% at 55 retirement formula. City employees pay the full 8% of their base pay toward this retirement benefit.

Tier 2: Due to the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (Assembly Bill 340), new Miscellaneous members hired after January 1, 2013, or "Classic Members" with a break in service of more than six (6) months, are eligible for the 2% @ 62 CalPERS retirement formula for fiscal year 2025/2026. Employee contribution rate is 7.75% of PERS-able compensation, up to $186,906. (Note: the employee contribution will change as the cost of the benefit changes, since the employee is required to pay half the normal cost.)

1959 Survivor Benefit (Indexed Level)
The 1959 Survivor Benefit provides a monthly allowance to eligible survivors of members who die while actively employed. The monthly benefit payable to survivors in the Indexed Level increases by 2% each year. Benefit amounts for fiscal year 2025/2026 are $837, $1,673 and $2,510 for 1, 2, or 3 eligible survivors.

457 and 401(a) Deferred Compensation Plan

• City will contribute $23.08 per pay period into the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan on behalf of the employee.
• City will match up to 3% of the base salary for employees who participate in the 457 plan. City match is placed in a 401(a) plan. There is no vesting period.
• Employees may also voluntarily participate in the 401(a) defined contribution retirement program; however, election must be made upon hire and is irrevocable during employment with the city.

Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision) - The City offers a "cafeteria plan," which includes a monthly medical stipend the employee may apply toward premiums for medical, dental and vision.


Cash-in-lieu - If your total health, vision and/or dental premium costs are lower than $300, you may receive the difference as cash in lieu up to a total of $300. If you do not need to purchase medical, dental or vision benefits from the City, you are eligible for a total of $300 cash in lieu per month.

Medical Benefits

Retiree Health Medical Benefits - CalPERS plans made available, and retiree medical contribution offered toward the cost of the plan. In 2026, the retiree medical contribution is $162.00 per month. The retiree medical contribution will continue to increase until it is equal to the minimum contribution required by CalPERS for the employer to pay on behalf of an employee.

Dental -Delta Dental PPO

Vision - Vision Service Plan (VSP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Medical FSA for the plan year is $3,400 (maximum)
• Dependent Care FSA for the plan year is $7,500 (maximum)

Universal Time Off (UTO) - vacation and sick leave combined

Universal Time Off Cash Out - Employees may cash out up to 80 hours in fiscal year 25/26.

Bereavement Leave - On the date of hire, employees are entitled to 24 hours of Bereavement Leave per event due to the death of a member of an employee's immediate family.

Holidays - 13 Holidays per year.

Winter Break - Reviewed by the City Manager each year.

Life Insurance - $50,000 life insurance policy

• Life price per $1,000 $0.109
• AD&D price per $1,000 $0.025

Long Term Disability

• LTD price per $100 $0.145
• 60% of earnings up to $7,500
• 90-day benefit waiting period
• Maximum Benefit Duration - To age 65 or Social Security Normal Retirement Age

Social Security - Employees do not pay into and earn credit toward future benefits in Social Security, since the City offers an IRS qualifying retirement plan. Medicare benefits, however, will not be affected.

Employee Assistant Plan (EAP) - Available to employee and immediate family. Includes concierge, financial and legal services.

Wellness Program - On-site fitness room, shower and lockers and ping pong tables available for employee use.

Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $2,500 per fiscal year.

Training and Development - Available and encouraged for each employee.

Updated January 2026

Closing Date/Time: 11/8/2026 11:59 PM Pacific