Sr. Management Analyst / Management Analyst (Real Estate and Treasury Divisions) - City of Palo Alto, CA

Exciting Career Opportunity
The City of Palo Alto is looking for dynamic critical thinkers with a passion for public service to a serve as a Senior Management Analyst or Management Analyst. There are two openings in the Administrative Services Department: one in the Real Estate Division and one in the Treasury Division. Successful candidates are well-rounded, agile, top performers with experience in real estate or treasury management practices. 

In the Real Estate Division, candidates that can establish trusting relationships internally and externally, solve problems effectively, and act on their own initiative will thrive in this role. In the Treasury Division, individuals with excellent interpersonal skills and is an accomplished financial professional with fiscal analysis and project management skills, experience administrating taxes and has a highly collaborative approach to work will be successful in this role. Both positions are looking for high performing individual contributors interested in optimizing real estate and treasury operations for the City.  The Real Estate Analyst will play a key role in collaborating with City departments to identify real estate needs and develop effective solutions through comprehensive options and recommendations. Reporting to the Real Property Manager, this position aims to optimize the use of City properties to maximize both financial and non-financial benefits. Key responsibilities include tracking and reporting on the performance of the City's real estate assets, cultivating relationships with stakeholders, and negotiating and drafting contracts. The ideal candidate will effectively manage multiple assignments, enhance the City’s real estate policies and processes, and understand departmental functions and priorities. They will also possess the following attributes:

• Sound Decision Maker: Balances organizational needs with job requirements, focusing on details while maintaining strategic goals for the City.
• Critical Thinker: Demonstrates strong analytical skills and real estate expertise for effective management of related activities.
• Collaborative and Customer-Focused: Approaches challenges creatively, influences decisions positively, diffuses conflict, and seeks compromises by considering diverse perspectives.
• Contract and Policy Interpreter: Skilled in understanding contracts, policies, and applicable laws related to real estate, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
• Effective Communicator: Strong written and verbal skills for crafting concise reports and engaging with department staff, directors, the City Manager, and elected officials.
• Team Player: Exhibits a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a commitment to organizational impact, with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.

• Certification: Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) designation from the National Grants Management Association is highly desirable.
• Balanced Decision Maker: Merges detailed analysis with strategic thinking to align organizational needs with job functions.
• Analytical Skills: Strong critical thinking and fiscal competency for effective management of treasury and tax activities.
• Collaborative Approach: Customer-focused and adept at creatively solving problems, influencing decisions, and reaching compromises.
• Tax Regulation Expertise: Proficient in interpreting tax regulations and City policies for effective management and auditing of municipal taxes.
• Organizational Skills: Able to prioritize tasks to consistently meet deadlines.
• Effective Communicator: Strong written and verbal skills for clear reporting and engaging with staff, directors, the City Manager, and City Council.
• Team Player: Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.

The Department
The City of Palo Alto Administrative Services Department (ASD) provides proactive financial and analytical support to City departments and decision-makers, ensuring the optimal use of City resources. ASD is dedicated to delivering excellent customer service to decision-makers, the public, employees, and City departments. The department offers analytical, organizational, and administrative support for a diverse range of projects, responsibly recording, monitoring, and protecting City assets. Additionally, ASD provides essential financial management and forecasting reports and prepares presentations for various committees and the City Council.  Learn more about the City's Administrative Services Department.

Benefits: Fantastic benefits package! To learn more, click Here.

Compensation (Management): Comprehensive compensation plan. To learn more, click Here.

Schedule: Enjoy a hybrid 9/80 work schedule (with every other Friday off) and up to 2 remote days per week.

Please note: Depending on the applicant's qualifications, positions will be filled at the appropriate level and salary, as follows:

• Senior Management Analyst: $56.72 - $85.08 hourly

• Management Analyst: $48.62 - $72.93 hourly