Senior Management Analyst (Parks & Community Services)

Description

Help Shape the Future of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Through Strategic Financial Leadership.

Join Team MoVal's Parks and Community Services Division as a Senior Management Analyst!

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Schedule: Flexible schedule; Placement on a 5/8, 9/80, or 4/10 work schedule

THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of Moreno Valley is seeking a highly analytical and collaborative Senior Management Analyst to support the Parks & Community Services Department. This position serves as a key financial and administrative partner, leading complex budget development and monitoring, grant administration, contract management, financial analysis, and special projects that support departmental operations and strategic initiatives. The incumbent will prepare budget adjustments, journal entries, fund transfers, financial reports, and City Council staff reports while managing grant opportunities from application through award and compliance. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance-minded professional who enjoys solving complex problems, improving processes, and helping deliver high-quality parks, recreation, and community programs through sound financial management.

Job Description

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OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and proactive professional with a strong background in finance, accounting, budgeting, or public administration and a passion for public service. They possess exceptional analytical skills and experience managing complex financial processes, including budget preparation, financial reporting, grant administration, contract management, journal entries, and fund transfers. This individual is highly organized, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can successfully manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting critical deadlines. The successful candidate is an effective communicator who builds strong partnerships across departments, exercises sound judgment, and is committed to providing exceptional customer service while supporting the department's financial integrity and long-term success.

Minimum And Desirable Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in finance or a closely related field; OR, equivalent related work experience;AND

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience performing administrative, operations, budgetary and similar analyses.

Who We Are

Experience in a governmental agency is preferred.

The City of Moreno Valley prides itself on delivering quality service to our residents and businesses efficiently and effectively through Collaboration, Innovation, Customer Service, and Human-Centric Design. Strategically located in Southern California’s Inland Empire, Moreno Valley is the second-largest city in Riverside County and is close to major hubs such as Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. This spacious, thriving, and diverse City has a population of over 200,000 residents and offers a variety of business opportunities. For additional information regarding the City, please click here.

About The Parks And Community Services Department

The mission of the Parks and Community Services Department is to enhance the quality of life in Moreno Valley by providing safe and welcoming parks, trails and open spaces, and by offering enriching recreational opportunities through quality facilities, programs, services and activities for our residents. We take great pride in promoting the safety and well-being of City of Moreno Valley youth and families, through positive recreational, social and educational opportunities. For more information about the Parks & Community Services Department, please click here .

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications at each level, based on a screening of required application materials, including the completed Supplemental Questionnaire, will be invited to continue in the selection process. The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people.

Recruitment Process: Human Resources (HR) reviews all application materials to determine whether candidates meet the established minimum and preferred qualifications after the position closes. Those who qualify will be advanced to the next stage of the recruitment process. All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status.

Application Screening

Applications and supplemental materials will be reviewed to identify candidates whose qualifications best align with the position's essential requirements. Only those applicants who meet the criteria outlined in the job bulletin will advance to the next phase of the selection process.

Video Appraisal Interview

Applicants may complete a self-guided video interview by recording responses to a series of structured questions. These questions are designed to assess each candidate's qualifications and suitability for the position. There is no live interviewer or proctor; candidates will record their answers independently and submit the videos for evaluation.

Technical Interview

Selected applicants will be invited to participate in a structured technical interview designed to evaluate job-related knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in key competencies required for the position. Candidates will respond to a series of standardized questions, and their performance will be assessed using predetermined evaluation criteria to ensure a fair and consistent appraisal process.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

Eligible List: Once the appraisal is complete, HR will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

DISCLAIMERS

The City of Moreno Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. As part of this commitment, the City of Moreno Valley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or (951) 413-3045.