Junior Administrative Analyst (1820) - Multiple Departments Citywide (C00185)

Company Description

THIS IS A  CITYWIDE EXAM

This recruitment is open continuously and has no closing date.

Are you interested in supporting City departments problem-solve for homelessness, environmental sustainability, transportation, green spaces, public safety, and other key city services? If you are passionate about making a difference at the local level, are a curious and open thinker, and enjoy analysis, this job may be the right fit. The City and County of San Francisco is looking to hire multiple analysts to be part of the City workforce of nearly 40,000 staff and growing. This is a unique opportunity to get direct insights into how San Francisco’s $14 billion budget is used to provide high-quality services for residents, workers, and visitors. We are looking for candidates with a passion for public service.

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

In addition to establishing a career with purpose and opportunity for professional growth, the City offers excellent benefits that include: competitive salaries; medical, dental, and vision insurance; defined benefit retirement plan; deferred compensation plan; long-term disability insurance; life insurance; and a generous paid time off package.

Come explore first-hand the many opportunities that the City and County of San Francisco has to offer.

Job Description

Junior Administrative Analysts work at many City departments on a wide variety of teams, with essential duties varying depending on whether the role focuses on data, grants, contracting, budget, finance, and/or legislation. 

Current City policy requires on-site work with some flexibility for telecommute schedules.

See below for examples of the range of duties by subject matter:

Junior Policy Analysts work in teams to analyze performance data to identify operational challenges and develop policy recommendations as well as assist preparation of materials for publication such as policy memos and hearing materials.

• Key duties include assisting with analysis, building an understanding of department policy priorities and working with elected officials, and keeping track of relevant local, state, and federal legislation and regulations that may impact the department. 
• Providing a real-world example, a Junior Policy Analyst for the Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector could involve working to improve financial access and inclusion, with a focus on community reinvestment.

Junior Budget Analysts work in teams to develop budget proposals and financial models, track City revenues and expenditures, perform account reconciliation for budget period closing, and present analysis to stakeholders.

• Key duties include reviewing and exporting large datasets into reports, compiling budget requests, preparing budget reports and calendars, responding to budget requests and providing customer-service and thought partnership to internal and external partners.
• Providing a real-world example, a Junior Budget Analyst may have the opportunity to learn about the Human Services Agency’s $1 Billion annual budget providing a comprehensive safety net services for individuals, families, and the elderly.

Junior Contracts Analysts work in teams to assist in the management of contract processes for their department throughout the full procurement process. They will collaborate and build relationships with other key departments overseeing contract monitoring and execution.

• Key duties include supporting the facilitation of informal and formal bid processes, reviewing department compliance with new and existing contracts, assisting in the creation of important contract documents, and being a valuable thought partner on contracts to department leadership and City vendors.
• Providing a real-world example, a Junior Contracts Analyst could assist with procurement and contract administration related to bond programs that fund construction and modernization of San Francisco public schools. 

Junior Data Analysts work in teams to support data and programmatic analysis using analytical programs. Using this information, analysts develop findings and actionable recommendations to inform programmatic and policy decisions.

• Key duties include conducting data queries from variety of databases and