Exempt to – Senior Administrative Analyst; wide; E10153

Position: Exempt to Permanent – Senior Administrative Analyst (1823) Citywide (E10153)
Exempt to Permanent – Senior Administrative Analyst Citywide (E10153)

Recruitment: REF
52523O

Published:
July 18, 2025

Accepting applications until:
August 11, 2025

Apply using Smart Recruiters, the City and County of San Francisco's application portal.

THIS IS A CITYWIDE RECRUITMENT FOR CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEES ONLY

This is an Exempt to Permanent position in accordance with Class-Based Test (CBT) Civil Service Rules. This recruitment is restricted to current exempt employees of the City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Unified School District, or San Francisco City College, working within the 1823 Senior Administrative Analyst classification.

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area.

Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

• Application Opening:
May 30, 2025

• Final date to receive applications:
This job will close no sooner than June 13, 2025

As a Senior Administrative Analyst, you will be responsible for directing and performing challenging, complex, and sensitive projects that require a high level of expertise in various areas such as budgeting, financial, economic and data analysis, legislative and administrative policy, and contract administration. In this senior journey-level role, you will lead projects, provide guidance to junior staff, and serve as a key resource for departmental management.

The current City policy requires on-site work with some flexibility for telecommute schedules.

See below for examples of the range of duties by subject matter:

Senior Policy Analysts

Lead and perform in-depth research and analysis on special projects or high-profile public issues. Develop policy recommendations as well as prepare materials for publication such as policy memos and hearing materials by using analytical tools. Key duties include:

• Understanding department policy priorities and working with stakeholders, and tracking relevant local, state, and federal legislation and regulations that may impact the department.

• Spearheading comprehensive policy analysis and research efforts, including issue identification, report preparation, and expert recommendation generation.

• Continuously tracking local, state, and federal legislation, offering informed advice to senior management on compliance and financial impacts of new regulations.

• Developing, implementing, and managing required reporting systems, ensuring seamless compliance with legislative reporting mandates.

Senior Budget Analysts

Coordinate, develop, manage, and monitor departmental budget proposals, which may range from moderately complex to highly complex. Key duties include:

• Skillfully negotiating budget proposals, collaborating both within the department and with external agencies, to ensure that financial resources are allocated efficiently and in line with departmental objectives.

• Preparing meticulously detailed budget line-item narratives, comprehensive analyses, and well-justified recommendations, providing essential information for annual and supplemental budget requests.

• Analyzing budget expenditures and revenues, identifying critical trends to inform decision-making. Producing insightful financial and statistical reports that contribute to informed financial management and strategy.

Senior Contracts Analysts

Support the management of contract processes for their department throughout the full procurement process. They will collaborate and build relationships with other key departments overseeing contract monitoring and execution like the Contract Monitoring Division (CMD) and the City Attorney’s Office. Key duties include:

• Leading the oversight of contract processes, including the facilitation of informal and formal bid processes, throughout the entire procurement cycle, to ensure successful contract execution.…