Business Manager

Business Manager

Salary

$77,910.30 - $116,865.58 Annually

Location

100 W HOUSTON ST, SAN ANTONIO, 78205, TX

Job Type

4C Full-Time

Job Number

2027-00184

Department

Homeless Services & Strategy

Opening Date

10/30/2026

Closing Date

11/15/2026 11:59 PM Central

Grant Funded

No

FLSA Status

Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
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Job Summary

Under general direction, manages business analysis projects and activities between various divisions, departments and/or public agencies. Oversees project coordination, documentation, and stakeholder communication. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Work Location

City Tower - 100 W. Houston Street, 9th Floor, San Antonio, TX (78205)

Work Hours

7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours based on business needs.

Essential Job Functions

• Develops, manages, and oversees business analysis projects.
• Oversees data analysis and reports and recommends improvements and programs based on performance metrics data.
• Directs and implements process improvements for existing programs and implements new programs based on performance metrics analysis.
• Prepares and delivers presentations on programs and projects.
• Manages and oversees data collection, analysis, and interpretation of data to provide support to department leadership and strategic planning efforts.
• Manages strategic alignment to ensure department goals and objectives are met, providing expertise and guidance to team members.
• Assists, prepares, monitors, and evaluates the annual departmental and/or divisional budget.
• Manages and coordinates projects between divisions within the department.
• Coordinates meetings and workshops to faciliate effective communication and collaboration between divisions, departments, and other stakeholders.
• Monitors project documentation, including business requirements, process flows, and meeting minutes.
• Manages and delivers communication regarding status and timelines associated with current and planned projects with departments and/or stakeholders.
• Identifies opportunities for improving business processes and methodologies.
• Interviews, selects, supervises, develops, evaluates, counsels, and if necessary, disciplines personnel according to established COSA policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years experience of business or project analysis, implementation or coordination.
• One (1) year of supervisory or lead experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Drivers License.

• Experience interpreting, analyzing, and presenting data to develop reports, dashboards, or recommendations for leadership review and decision-making.

• Experience coordinating and collaborating across multiple teams, departments, or stakeholders to achieve shared objectives and successfully complete projects or initiatives.

Applicant Information

• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of management study principles, project management methods, and data analysis.
• Knowledge of computer software and hardware applications.
• Knowledge of budget and accounting principles.
• Knowledge of general statistical and quantitative methods.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management.
• Ability to analyze and recommend solutions to management and organizational problems.
• Ability to assist in the preparation of budgets and accounting systems.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic computer equipment.
• Ability to develop and implement innovations towards improving the departments operations and delivery of services.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to supervise, evaluate, and monitor performance in accordance with City policies and procedures.
• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate new programs.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position with or without accommodations.
• Ability to work primarily in an office environment.

Benefits Information

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information

The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.

01

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04

What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
• Masters Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

05

How many years of experience do you have in business or project analysis, implementation or coordination?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years
• 11 years
• 12 years
• 13 years
• 14 years
• 15 years +

06

How many years of supervisory or lead experience do you have?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

07

Do you have a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

08

How many years of experience do you have providing high-level professional support to Executive-level leadership?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years +

09

How many years of experience do you have coordinating cross-departmental strategies by conducting workflow-optimization meetings, managing schedules, and collaborating with leadership?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
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• 7 years
• 8 years
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• 10 years +

10

Please select the response that best reflects the strength of your verbal communication skills:

• Communicate most effectively when discussing strategic data, technical details, or high level analytics that guide decision making.
• Deliver structured presentations with significant preparation, primarily on well-defined or data driven topics.
• Proficient communicator in executive and cross functional settings, though I am most confident when the subject matter is within my technical or strategic expertise.
• Skilled communicator who can present confidently with minimal preparation, respond fluidly to complex questions, and articulate clear, compelling messages to senior audiences.
• Communicate most effectively in high impact leadership settings, such as influencing stakeholders, navigating complex organizational conversations, driving alignment, or presenting a clear vision with confidence and authority.
• None of the above

11

Describe your experience collaborating with multiple teams or stakeholders to achieve a shared goal. If you do not have experience, answer "N/A."

12

Describe your experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to develop reports for management or executive review. If you do not have related experience, answer "N/A."

13

I acknowledge that employees of the Homeless Services and Strategy Department are designated as essential personnel and may be required to work outside of regular business hours during emergency activations related to inclement weather and other emergency response events.

• I acknowledge.

14

I acknowledge that this position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

• I acknowledge.

15

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

Required Question

Employer City of San Antonio

Address Human Resources Department

San Antonio, Texas, 78205

Phone 210-207-8705

Website http://www.sanantonio.gov/HR/CareerCenter.aspx