Management Analyst I - Budget and Finance (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

Management Analyst I - Budget and Finance (Fixed Term)

Description

Description

What We Offer:

The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. Aside from our base salary range, an employee within this position will also be eligible for the following:

• Educational Incentive - An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor's degree, OR 5% for completion of a graduate degree that is not required for the classification.
• Annual Leave Redemption - the ability to "cash in" or redeem up to 100 hours of Annual Leave per year. A candidate selected for this position will earn 208 hours per year, increasing to 288 hours after 5 years of service.
• Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions.
• Flexible Credit Allowance - This is a bi-weekly amount available to Regular employees for the purpose of purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans. Employees may also participate in the Flexible Spending Accounts which increase their spending power by reimbursing them with pre-tax dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.
• Pension Plan - Participation in the County's defined benefit pension plan.
• Holidays - 12 paid days per year including an annual floating holiday.

POSITION:

Under direction of a Program Management Analyst and the Senior Deputy Executive Officer, on an as-needed basis, monitors and evaluates compliance with policies and performance benchmarks in a major program area; performs organizational and operational studies of County services and functions within a major program area; performs contract and grant administration; evaluates budgetary requests and recommends program modification; and represents the County Executive Office (CEO) in various programs and forums of public outreach.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate will be professional, self-motivated, will have basic knowledge of public administration, including policy development and analysis, analyze legislation, budget development and analysis, evaluating requests from management, other departments, and the public, and formulating recommendations, contract and grant administration, and will have exceptional communication skills to develop and maintain relationships with various community programs, public utilities, and other agencies.

PAYROLL TITLE: Management Analyst I

AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: County Executive Office - Budget & Finance Division

Management Analyst I is a Management classification and is not eligible for overtime compensation. The incumbent in this classification is eligible for benefits at the MB4 level.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and anticipated future Regular (including Temporary, Fixed Term), Intermittent, or Extra-Help vacancies for this position and related positions only. There is currently one (1) Fixed Term vacancy within the County Executive Office.

NOTE: Fixed Term positions are Regular positions for a specific duration of time. This Fixed Term position is anticipated to expire on 06/30/2028.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: June 16, 2025
CLOSING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications to meet business needs.

ORAL BOARD EXAMINATION: An oral board exam is anticipated to take place sometime during the week of July 7, 2025.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Conducts research, analysis, development, and preparation of draft policies; assists with the review, recommendations, development, and monitoring of management operations/systems; assists with conducting project/program/policy implementation and evaluation; and prepares and presents written and oral reports for the County Executive Office - Budget & Finance Division;
• Performs fiscal/budget analysis and preparation, grant and contract administration, and program and special project development;
• Conducts special studies and reports, participates in implementation strategies, and may support oversight of implementation processes and monitor outcomes;
• Interprets and applies rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to an assigned program area;
• Consults with County departments, public, private, and non-governmental organizations and State and Federal agencies regarding implementation of County, State, and Federal policies and procedures. Reviews requests and inquiries of internal and external agencies and determines steps necessary for disposition;
• Oversees the preparation of reimbursement claims from the state for costs incurred due to state-mandated programs that lack dedicated funding (SB90 Claims);
• May be assigned to serve as the lead on special projects and programs; and
• Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Some management or analytical experience that has led to acquisition of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience is as follows:

• A typical combination of education and experience would be the equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Economics or a related field AND at least one (1) year of progressively responsible management or analytical experience in finance or accounting.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must travel throughout the County of Ventura and neighboring counties.
• Demonstrate the ability to research and interpret legislation, policies and processes.
• Excellent written communication skills must be demonstrated in the completion of the employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

DESIRED:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• One (1) year or more of experience working for a government agency.
• Experience in overall management of a local government organization such as a city, county, or special district.
• Experience with the use of emerging technology such as generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) for efficiency and productivity.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

Some knowledge of: principles and practices of finance and accounting, including fiscal and budget analysis and budget preparation, financial reporting; research techniques and methods used in administrative analysis; contract and/or grant administration; ; community services and public outreach; management theory and practice; the Brown Act, and the Robert's Rules of Order.

Working ability to: assess program effectiveness, implement modifications, and drive process improvements to enhance overall performance; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish effective working relationships with other employees, elected and appointed officials, public and private community representatives, and municipal, State, and Federal representatives; conduct research and analysis to prepare reports and present findings and/or recommendations; and travel in County, out of County.

Skill in: program management; special projects; MS Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; and applications, including County systems, to support budget development, financial management, and perform other duties.

Recruitment Process

FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

To apply online, please refer to our website at www.ventura.org/jobs If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials. Our address is: County of Ventura, Human Resources Division, 800 South Victoria Avenue L-1970, Ventura CA 93009.

NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here (Download PDF reader) or additional information.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS: Sufficient information must be provided under the Education/Work experience portion of the application and supplemental questionnaire to thoroughly and accurately demonstrate your qualifications to determine eligibility. A resume may be attached to supplement your responses in the above referenced sections; however, it may not be substituted in lieu of the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the supplemental questionnaire will result in the application being removed from consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION - qualifying: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue through the screening and selection process.

ORAL EXAMINATION - 100%: A job-related oral examination will be conducted to evaluate and compare participating candidates' knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job. Candidates must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

If there are three (3) or fewer qualified applicants, an oral examination will not be conducted. Instead, a score of 70% will be assigned to each application and each applicant will be placed on the eligible list.

Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: Applicants may be subjected to a thorough background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record. For those classifications that are subject to Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations, incumbents will be tested prior to driving a commercial vehicle and may be randomly tested thereafter.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

For further information about this recruitment, please contact Yvonne Martinez by e-mail at Yvonne.Martinez@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 654-3051.

YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE

MANAGEMENT

To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

• Benefits website or you may call (805) 654-2570.
• Retirement FAQ's
• Memorandum of Agreement

Union Codes: MB3, MB4, MS, MT, MCC, MU

Salary:

$87,034.33 - $121,848.07 Annually