Management Analyst I
City of Rancho Cordova City of Rancho Cordova, California, United States
- Location: City of Rancho Cordova, California, United States
- Categories: Administrative Analysis and Research
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Jan 21, 2026
Job Description:
Management Analyst I
Description
THE POSITIONAre you driven by public engagement and inspired by building strong, connected communities? Join a progressive, strategic, and award-winning team that values purpose, teamwork, communication, fun, empowerment, and courage!
The City of Rancho Cordova is seeking a dynamic Management Analyst I who serves as a community engagement professional and brings energy, creativity, and a people-first mindset to public service. This position will be the champion for community initiatives such as Neighborhood Engagement programs, neighborhood events, and other special projects.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a motivated, community-focused professional who is eager to grow a career in public service. This individual enjoys working with people and is skilled at bringing others together through inclusive, well-facilitated meetings. They listen actively, work effectively with diverse groups, and build positive working relationships with residents, stakeholders, and internal partners. The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, and guided by a strong sense of purpose.
Successful candidates will demonstrate the following skills and experience:
- Ability to facilitate meetings or group discussions in a respectful, inclusive, and productive manner.
- Strong listening and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse communities.
- Interest or experience in community engagement, event coordination, and public-facing work.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, stay organized, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
This role supports the City of Rancho Cordova’s community engagement and collaboration efforts through hands-on, people-centered work. The Management Analyst I helps facilitate communication, support community initiatives and events, and provide project and analytical support.
Key responsibilities include:
- Support community initiatives such as Neighborhood Engagement programs, neighborhood events, and special projects.
- Assist in facilitating community needs and interests by utilizing or developing connections to appropriate community resources.
- Assist with planning and coordinating community events and related activities, including coordinating event set-up and logistics in collaboration with internal staff and community partners to ensure all event needs are met.
- Assist with or administer community micro-grant opportunities by researching eligibility, supporting administration, and monitoring compliance with funding requirements
- Assist in coordinating and maintaining the City’s volunteer management platform.
- Support Community Engagement Division by creating presentations, visual materials, and short videos using Canva, PowerPoint, or similar tools.
City employees enjoy a robust benefit plan for themselves and their families.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA
- Choice of a generous monthly stipend for Medical/Dental/Vision or Cash in Lieu of Medical Insurance.
- 13 paid holidays per year.
- Universal Time Off (combined vacation and sick leave).
- CalPERS Retirement.
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,500/fiscal year
- The City of Rancho Cordova is also a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
- Alternate work schedules available
- Onsite fitness area & many more employee perks.
The City of Rancho Cordova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the duties listed and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and change business practices.
- Conducts and prepares comprehensive reports and management studies including productivity and efficiency studies, performance audits, management reviews, fiscal analysis, and administrative analysis of organization systems and procedures.
- Prepare reports of study findings, conclusions, and recommendations including designing or revising forms, procedures, manuals, and guidelines.
- Oversees and coordinates the development of the department's operating, capital, and revenue budgets in coordination with other divisions; forecasts financial requirements and recommends expenditure levels and budgets; makes budget recommendations; analyzes budget recommendations prepared by other staff; monitors the budget on a daily basis and takes corrective action at the fund level for multiple enterprise and governmental funds; oversees staff research of past expenditures and projecting future expenditures.
- Manages special projects and programs by determining with management the study/project/program objectives, methods, scope, time frames, information parameters, resource requirements, and fact-finding methods; prepares and presents complex statistical and staff reports, recommendations, agendas and minutes, correspondence, and provides research assistance and other support as needed.
- Prepares substantial planning documents such as impact fee studies, long-term operational management plans, and other policy development and implementation studies.
- Performs comprehensive fiscal/financial analysis and provides fiscal, grant, and contract management support; analyzes, calculates, and tracks financial, administrative and personnel activities.
- Research grant opportunities and reviews grant guidelines and requirements to assess compliance with requirements and risks associated with receiving grants; prepare grant analyses and proposals; coordinates and prepares requests for grant funds and appropriate records and cost reports to various funding agencies; monitors active grants or contracts to ensure that all stipulations and regulations regarding the use of funds are met.
- May provide event planning services by planning, coordinating and implementing large community events, coordinating city events, community meetings, forums and related activities; staffs various committees established by the City Council; prepare agendas and minutes; assist with research and other support as needed.
- May perform public information officer duties by disseminating public and/or educational information in writing, by presentation, advertising, newsletters, press releases, or any other media or presentation form.
See the Job Description for a more complete list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS & MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :
Education:
- Equivalent to the completion of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, or a related field.
Experience:
- Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience preferably in municipal government, including experience in budget, strategic planning, policy analysis, organizational development, economic development, and/or personnel.
License or Certification:
- Possession of a valid California driver's license.
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENTS
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Requires the mobility and manual dexterity to work in a standard office environment, use standard office equipment and attend off-site meetings; speech and hearing to communicate in person and by telephone; vision to read handwritten and printed materials and a computer screen; strength and agility to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds. Some accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.
FLSA - Exempt status
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Rancho Cordova complies with the letter and spirit of the Equal Employment Opportunity and Americans with Disabilities laws in its employment process. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any reasonable accommodation you need in order to participate in the City’s application process.
HumanResources@CityofRanchoCordova.org
EXEMPT EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SUMMARY
CALPERS Retirement -The City of Rancho Cordova contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) for a defined benefit plan.
Tier 1: Employees hired prior to December 31, 2012, and "Classic Members" hired subsequently with less than a six (6) month break in service, are provided 2.7% at 55 retirement formula. City employees pay the full 8% of their base pay toward this retirement benefit.
Tier 2: Due to the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (Assembly Bill 340), new Miscellaneous members hired after January 1, 2013, or "Classic Members" with a break in service of more than six (6) months, are eligible for the 2% @ 62 CalPERS retirement formula for fiscal year 2025/2026. Employee contribution rate is 7.75% of PERS-able compensation, up to $186,906. (Note: the employee contribution will change as the cost of the benefit changes, since the employee is required to pay half the normal cost.)
1959 Survivor Benefit (Indexed Level)
The 1959 Survivor Benefit provides a monthly allowance to eligible survivors of members who die while actively employed. The monthly benefit payable to survivors in the Indexed Level increases by 2% each year. Benefit amounts for fiscal year 2025/2026 are $820, $1,641 and $2,461 for 1, 2, or 3 eligible survivors.
457 and 401(a) Deferred Compensation Plan
- City will contribute $23.08 per pay period into the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan on behalf of the employee.
- City will match up to 3% of the base salary for employees who participate in the 457 plan. City match is placed in a 401(a) plan. There is no vesting period.
- Employees may also voluntarily participate in the 401(a) defined contribution retirement program; however, election must be made upon hire and is irrevocable during employment with the city.
Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision) - The City offers a "cafeteria plan," which includes a monthly medical stipend the employee may apply toward premiums for medical, dental and vision.
Cash-in-lieu - If your total health, vision and/or dental premium costs are lower than $300, you may receive the difference as cash in lieu up to a total of $300. If you do not need to purchase medical, dental or vision benefits from the City, you are eligible for a total of $300 cash in lieu per month.
Medical Benefits
Retiree Health Medical Benefits - CalPERS plans made available, and retiree medical contribution offered toward the cost of the plan. In 2026, the retiree medical contribution is $162.00 per month. The retiree medical contribution will continue to increase until it is equal to the minimum contribution required by CalPERS for the employer to pay on behalf of an employee.
Dental -Delta Dental PPO
Vision - Vision Service Plan (VSP)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Medical FSA for the plan year is $3,400 (maximum)
- Dependent Care FSA for the plan year is $7,500 (maximum)
Universal Time Off (UTO) - vacation and sick leave combined
Universal Time Off Cash Out - Employees may cash out up to 80 hours in fiscal year 25/26.
Bereavement Leave - On the date of hire, employees are entitled to 24 hours of Bereavement Leave per event due to the death of a member of an employee's immediate family.
Holidays - 13 Holidays per year.
Winter Break - Reviewed by the City Manager each year.
Life Insurance - $50,000 life insurance policy
- Life price per $1,000 $0.109
- AD&D price per $1,000 $0.025
Long Term Disability
- LTD price per $100 $0.145
- 60% of earnings up to $7,500
- 90-day benefit waiting period
- Maximum Benefit Duration - To age 65 or Social Security Normal Retirement Age
Social Security - Employees do not pay into and earn credit toward future benefits in Social Security, since the City offers an IRS qualifying retirement plan. Medicare benefits, however, will not be affected.
Employee Assistant Plan (EAP) - Available to employee and immediate family. Includes concierge, financial and legal services.
Wellness Program - On-site fitness room, shower and lockers and ping pong tables available for employee use.
Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $2,500 per fiscal year.
Training and Development - Available and encouraged for each employee.
Updated January 2026
Closing Date/Time: 2/11/2026 11:59 PM Pacific