News from: Desert Recreation District

Under administrative direction, the Management Analyst organizes and implements comprehensive programs of District departments and Boards; serves as District liaison to the Foundation and various groups; provides professional assistance to management staff; and performs related work. Assist management in performing a wide variety of staff functions, including analysis of various operations and procedures, preparation and presentation of board and committee agenda reports and assigned budgets and presents findings either orally or in writing.

The Management Analyst:

• Serves as District liaison to the Foundation.
• Serves as Assistant General Manager’s liaison and represents the District to the public, and various regulatory agencies, community groups, and other agencies; analyzes, interprets, and explains departmental and programmatic policies and procedures to various stakeholders.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends, technologies, and innovations in area(s) of assignment; researches emerging products and enhancements and their applicability to District needs.
• May assist with department fiscal administration activities,
  and contract administration; prepares expenditure summary reports and other financial reports as requested.
• Serves as the lead for grant opportunities which include, grant research, written application development, conducting internal administrative reviews of grant proposals, and completing fiscal and programmatic grant reports in a timely manner.
• Develops and implements techniques for measuring cost effectiveness and outcomes of new and existing programs
  and policies.
• Collects, interprets and analyzes data for complex projects, programs and clearly reports related findings and recommendations.
• Prepares comprehensive reports to communicate District and departmental priorities, policies and procedures.
• Conduct research, compile qualitative and quantitative data, and provide recommendations to senior management.
• Compete for or solicits funding from federal, State or other sources; provide technical assistance to senior management, the Foundation Board and to contract agencies; monitor grant implementation for budgetary and operating compliance to grant stipulations.
• Analyze administrative problems, reach practical and logical conclusions, and put effective solutions into practice; develop cooperative working relationships.
• Attends meetings, hearings, and conferences to present and gather information and prepare reports on actions taken.
• Prepares operating manuals and organizational workflow charts.
• Analyze and prepares reports on grants and fee-based programs.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The Management Analyst shall have exceptional communication, listening and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to interact effectively and professionally as well as analyze information and present it to persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, education, racial, ethic, professional backgrounds in a clear, concise, trustworthy and accessible manner.

Working experience with public sector and/or non-profit board functions, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, and associated posting requirements.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, or a related field with four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in community or public relations performing administrative, community, public relations and/or financial analysis. Public agency experience is preferred.

Certifications:

Possession and maintenance of a valid California Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record is a condition of initial and continued employment in this position.

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