Economic Development Management Analyst I/II

• Are you looking to contribute to a fast-paced city in a dynamic, growth mode?
• Do you thrive off of the energy of business start-ups and entrepreneurs?
• Are you a professional who enjoys digging into data to find new insights revealed there?
• Are you a detail-oriented team player who can coordinate large, multi-faceted, long-term projects involving many departments and organizations?
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The Position
The City of Rancho Cordova's Economic Development Department is seeking an innovative, self-motivated, highly professional candidate to serve as its Management Analyst. The Management Analyst provides professional staff support in the implementation of economic development strategies that increase overall business activity in the City.  

The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will support the Economic Development Department by regularly meeting with business owners and assisting in ways that favorably influence business development, recruitment, retention and expansion efforts. The Ideal Candidate for this position will possess multiple elements of the following skills and experience:

• Experience working with entrepreneurs, property owners, small businesses, and large corporations;
• Experience with economic development activities, such as business development retention and attraction;
• Working knowledge of the development and building permit process;
• Experience conducting research regarding economic development programs, projects, and economic conditions and trends, drawing appropriate conclusions, and making appropriate recommendations for programs and activities based on the research;
• Experience working with workforce development programs and partners;
• Experience leading and supporting programs and special projects, business grants strategy, administering city grants and contracts, and collaborating with city staff and community; 
• The ability to simultaneously provide coordination and management on a variety of complex projects and studies and work effectively and cohesively with various departments, community partners, the public, and other public organizations;
• Assists in developing and implementing marketing and communications programs including paid advertising, general marketing and communications, website management, information updates, and trade show and local and regional business event sponsorship planning and attendance 
• Has good judgment, resourcefulness, and the ability to problem-solve, and follow projects to completion;
• Possesses professional analytical skills and abilities to evaluate, research, identify, and interpret technical information and data, as well as policy and procedures;
• Perform a wide variety of analytical duties with minimal supervision and analyze or diagnose difficult and complex situations;
• Ability to work with various departments and organizations toward a common goal;
• Strong communication skills and proven ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and the business community; 
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and interruptions throughout the workday; and
• A desire to make a positive impact on the economic vitality of the Rancho Cordova community.
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Responsibilities include specific assignments related to business recruitment, outreach, development of market materials, research and analysis, and business retention, with direction from department professionals.  As experience is gained, assignments may become more complex and project-oriented, requiring more independent work. The incumbent would require program expertise to function independently, with little direction, to recruit and retain businesses and accomplish broader economic development goals.

Depending on the qualifications of the candidate selected, this position may be filled at one of the following 2 levels:
Management Analyst I        or             Management Analyst II

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately at www.cityofranchocordova.org/departments/human-resources, to be included in early application review.  The City of Rancho Cordova reserves the right to close this job posting at any time.

MANAGEMENT ANALYST I         Salary Range - $6,580 - $8,033 monthly
Summary of Requirements
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public or business administration or a related field; or an equivalent combination of
education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
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/pr personnel. 
A Master's degree in one of the above related fields may substitute for one (1) year of work experience. 
Requires possession of a current valid California Class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record as determined by the City. 

MANAGEMENT ANALYST II         Salary Range - $7,239 - $8,837 monthly
Summary of Requirements
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited 4-year college or university with major course work in public or business administration, economics, finance, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience performing duties similar to Management Analyst I with the City of Rancho Cordova.
Must have advanced-level skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint.
A Master's degree in one of the above related fields may substitute for one (1) year of work experience. 
Requires possession of a current valid California Class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record as determined by the City. 
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.

The City of Rancho Cordova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, age, national origin or disability.