Administrative Analyst – Senior Administrative Analyst
April 2026
ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST - SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST
JOB FAMILY: Administrative Services
EEO CATEGORY: Professional
FLSA: Exempt
PAY PLAN: Full-Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Represented
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Under general supervision, conducts special studies and analyses of various operations, procedures and equipment; writes comprehensive and analytical reports and assists Department Directors, Division Managers and/or the City Manager with a variety of special projects.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May provide functional supervision over subordinate staff.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry level classification in the professional management series. The Senior Administrative Analyst will chair task forces/committees, represent the City at regional meetings, serve as the City’s legislative advocate, coordinate community meetings and prepare related materials/documents.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND TASKS:
Duties may include but are not limited to:
• Research a variety of information sources, compile statistical and financial data for reports. • Conduct special surveys and studies, including gather information from other cities and agencies. • Prepare policies, procedures, forms and practices to improve operations and efficiencies. • Participate in a variety of special studies; develop recommendations and prepare and present reports to committees, commissions, the City Council and/or City Manager. • Prepare marketing and public information materials and displays. • Analyze proposed legislation identifying impact on business, business/development, land use, zoning, employees and operations in the City and/or region; prepare letters of support/opposition.
• Write letters, polices, memos, speeches, press releases and related documents. • Assist in budget preparation, analysis and monitoring. • Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Knowledge of:
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Administrative Analyst – Senior Administrative Analyst
April 2026
• Principles of public administration, budget preparation and analysis, human resources, management, organizational development, systems and procedures. • Principles of economics.
• Federal and State legislative process and procedures. • Federal, state and local laws, ordinances, policies and procedures. • Survey techniques, statistics and report writing.
Skills and Abilities to:
• Plan, coordinate and perform complex surveys, analyses and prepare complex reports. • Collect and analyze data, present findings objectively, clearly and concisely and prepare reports with conclusions and recommendations.
• Follow direction and polices with minimal supervision. • Communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, Commissions, the City Council, City Manager and the public.
• Perform duties of an emergency worker in the event of a natural or other disaster.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, abilities and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the qualifications would be:
Administrative Analyst: BA/BS in public administration, business administration or related field and two (2) years of experience in administrative analysis, planning, human resources or budgeting.
Senior Administrative Analyst: Two (2) years of experience as an Administrative Analyst or equivalent in local government. MA/MS desirable.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
• Valid state-issued Driver’s License and a good driving record.
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • This position works primarily in an indoor office environment • Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, sitting, climbing, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions with or without reasonable accommodation
• Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally (up to 1/3 of workday), and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of workday), and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (2/3 or more of workday) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work