Management Analyst
Salary
$9,016.88 - $10,960.06 Monthly
Location
City of Richmond, 450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804, CA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2026-015
Department
City Manager
Division
Department of Children and Youth
Opening Date
06/02/2026
Closing Date
6/21/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Introduction
The City of Richmond is seeking bright, dynamic, and service-oriented professionals to join our team as Management Analyst within the City Managers Office- Department of Children and Youth. This an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about public service, community impact, and advancing initiatives that improve the quality of life for Richmond residents. The Management Analyst performs various analytical duties in support of city-wide policy initiatives and directives by developing, planning, monitoring, and implementing programs, policies, and procedures in such areas as operations, budget, personnel, and special projects.
The Department of Children and Youth is dedicated to supporting programs, policies, partnerships, and participatory grantmaking efforts that promote the health, safety, and well-being of children, youth, and families throughout the community. The Management Analyst will support public policy initiatives by coordinating projects and programs, conducting research and analysis, engaging with community stakeholders, and assisting leadership with strategic goals, operations, budgeting, and special projects.
Annual salary for this classification is as high as $131,520.72, at the top of the range, with approved Cost of Living Adjustments on July 01, 2026 (5%) and July 01, 2027 (5%).
Additionally, City-paid benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, holidays, administrative leave days, sick time, CalPERS retirement contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, annual professional development reimbursement, four weeks of paid parental leave, and more!
All benefit information can be found in our Benefits Summary.
Position Description and Duties
This class is the entry level classification in the Management Analyst series and is flexibly staffed with Associate Management Analyst. Individuals perform the more routine assignments and work under close supervision. Assignments may include providing direction to support staff. Individuals may advance to the higher-level specialized classifications once the requisite experience and skills have been attained.
The most successful candidate has a verifiable work history of exceptional organizational and communication skills and is detail-oriented, process-oriented, adaptable, and responsive. The preferred candidate must also possess the desire to work actively, collaboratively, and creatively as part of a team and be knowledgeable in grant funding and grantee management, program evaluation and oversight, and large-scale youth-related initiatives.
The ideal Management Analyst will have strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with the City, elected officials, community organizations, local service providers, and community stakeholders. The Management Analyst should bring a creative approach to problem-solving, have effective project management skills, and be focused and driven regarding educational and other youth-related issues.
Desirable characteristics:
Curiosity
Self-motivation
Ability to pivot
Flexibility
Reliability
Learning from mistakes
Willingness to pitch in during critical times
Being a team player
The City of Richmond is the City of Pride and Purpose, and we value these traits in our employees!
The intent of this job specification is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Please click here to view the complete job description.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Required Licenses or Certifications
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
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Additional Information
Application and Selection Process
To Apply: Interested individuals must apply online by fully completing the City of Richmond Employment Application, including answers to supplemental questions, by 11:59 p.m. PST on the final filing date. Incomplete applications or those lacking in sufficiently detailed information will be rejected. Resumes or prior applications will not be accepeted in lieu of a thoroughly completed application. All communication regarding this recruitment will be via email. Each applicant must apply with a monitored email address.
Qualifying Phase: All completed application will be evaluated based on job-related qualifications criteria, which could include desirable qualifications and the specific needs of the hiring department(s). Candidates may be screened for better qualified.
Examination Phase: A limited number of the most qualified candidates, determined by their applications materials, will be evaluated based on the responses to the supplemental questionnaire. An Employment List will be established, and your placement on this list will be determined solely (100%) by the responses to these supplemental questions on the application. A minimum score of 70% is required to pass.
Please note: Candidates who are placed on the Employment List will be available to all Hiring Departments.
Employment List: A ranking of "A" (Best Qualified), "B" (Well Qualified), or "C" (Qualified) is required to achieve a position on the Employment Eligibility List. This List will be in effect for a maximum of two (2) years; however, the list may be canceled without notice after six (6) months.
About the City of Richmond
The City of Richmond lies on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, five miles north of Berkeley and seven miles northeast across the Bay from downtown San Francisco. A hub of multimodal transportation, many of our residents and businesses are located in Richmond because of its central location and easy access to the Amtrak/Capitol Corridor, BART, AC Transit, the ferry, and two freeways (I-80 & I-580). Residents, visitors, and employees enjoy Richmond's numerous recreational opportunities, which include 32 miles of shoreline and over 3,000 acres of shoreline parks, more segments of the Bay Trail completed than any other city, several recreational boat harbors and yacht clubs, and thousands of acres of contiguous inland regional parks and open space. The City has substantial economic resources but is still affordable compared to other Bay Area cities. Our community is welcoming, diverse, and actively engaged.
Richmond is truly the City of Pride and Purpose!
Immigration Reform Control Act
In compliance with the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986, individuals offered employment by the City of Richmond will be required to show documentation of eligibility to work in the United States as a condition of employment.
Non-Discrimination Policy
The City of Richmond is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, religion, citizenship, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, marital status, reproductive health decision-making, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), sexual orientation, or military or veteran status or any other basis protected by law.
Disaster Service Workers
California Government Code Title I, Sections 3100 - 3109, declares all public employees to be Disaster Service Workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law. More information can be found here.
EOE/ADA/DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
WEBSITE: www.ci.richmond.ca.us
Analyst: R. Paiz
06/2026
This position is covered by the IFPTE Local 21 Mid-Management Bargaining Unit. Click to view the Mid-Management Benefits Summary Brochure or view the City of Richmond's Compensation Matrix.
The summary of benefits provided in these documents does not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions contained in these documents may be modified or revoked without notice.
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The purpose of this supplemental questionnaire is to gather information to evaluate your qualifications for this position. For your application to receive further consideration, you must submit a complete application and provide responses to all supplemental questions. Where applicable, responses to the supplemental questions must match the information provided in the "Work Experience" and "Education" sections of your application. Omitted information will not be considered or assumed. Failure to follow these instructions will result in disqualification. I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the above.
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What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
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Please select how many years of administrative experience you possess related to the knowledge and abilities required of a Management Analyst.
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If you indicated that you have an Associates, Bachelors, or Masters degree, or have completed some college coursework, please specify the discipline or area of study. If this does not apply, please enter N/A.
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Questions 6-9 comprise the examination process for this recruitment. Please be complete and specific in responding to the questions, as your score will be based on this information. Applications submitted without responses to the supplemental questions will not be evaluated. Although your education and experience should relate back to your application, your application and/or resume will not be reviewed when scoring the supplemental questions. Therefore, please be as detailed as possible in your responses to the supplemental questions. I have read and understand the instructions presented.
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Describe your experience developing, implementing, managing, or supporting complex programs or projects. Include the purpose and scope of the program or project, your specific role and responsibilities, the activities you performed, and the results or outcomes achieved. Examples of activities may include budgeting, financial analysis, reporting, stakeholder communication, community engagement, or program evaluation.
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Describe your experience preparing or coordinating work plans, reports, performance measures, and efficiency studies. What type of project did you complete or analysis did you perform on the data gathered? Include how you integrated technology, data visualization, etc. Did you make recommendations based on your analysis, and if so to whom?
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Describe your experience working with community organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, or other external stakeholders. Include your role, primary responsibilities, the types of organizations or stakeholders involved, and any collaborations, outreach efforts, or partnership outcomes you helped achieve.
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Describe your work experience and education, and how it applies to the duties and responsibilities of the Management Analyst position. Please be specific and detailed, including dates of employment and job duties.
Required Question
Employer City of Richmond (CA)
Address 450 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 310
Richmond, California, 94804-1630
Phone 510-620-6602
Website https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us