Management Analyst

Overview

Are you driven by public engagement and inspired by building strong, connected communities? Join a progressive, strategic, and award-winning team that values purpose, teamwork, communication, fun, empowerment, and courage!

The City of Rancho Cordova is seeking a dynamic Management Analyst I who serves as a community engagement professional and brings energy, creativity, and a people-first mindset to public service. This position will be the champion for community initiatives such as Neighborhood Engagement programs, neighborhood events, and other special projects.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a motivated, community-focused professional who is eager to grow a career in public service. This individual enjoys working with people and is skilled at bringing others together through inclusive, well-facilitated meetings. They listen actively, work effectively with diverse groups, and build positive working relationships with residents, stakeholders, and internal partners. The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, and guided by a strong sense of purpose.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Ability to facilitate meetings or group discussions in a respectful, inclusive, and productive manner.
• Strong listening and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse communities.
• Interest or experience in community engagement, event coordination, and public-facing work.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, stay organized, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

This role supports the City of Rancho Cordova’s community engagement and collaboration efforts through hands-on, people-centered work. The Management Analyst I helps facilitate communication, support community initiatives and events, and provide project and analytical support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support community initiatives such as Neighborhood Engagement programs, neighborhood events, and special projects.
• Assist in facilitating community needs and interests by utilizing or developing connections to appropriate community resources.
• Assist with planning and coordinating community events and related activities, including coordinating event set-up and logistics in collaboration with internal staff and community partners to ensure all event needs are met.
• Assist with or administer community micro-grant opportunities by researching eligibility, supporting administration, and monitoring compliance with funding requirements
• Assist in coordinating and maintaining the City’s volunteer management platform.
• Support Community Engagement Division by creating presentations, visual materials, and short videos using Canva, PowerPoint, or similar tools.

Additional duties may be assigned to the Community Engagement Division, including event planning services and public information duties as appropriate.

See the Job Description for a more complete list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

Education, Experience, and License

• Equivalent to the completion of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration, or a related field.

• Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience preferably in municipal government, including experience in budget, strategic planning, policy analysis, organizational development, economic development, and/or personnel.

• Possession of a valid California driver's license.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the duties listed and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and change business practices.

• Conducts and prepares comprehensive reports and management studies including productivity and efficiency studies, performance audits, management reviews, fiscal analysis, and administrative analysis of organization systems and procedures.
• Prepare reports of study findings,…