Management Analyst

Posting re-opened and will close on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM

The Cosumnes Community Services District (“District”) is seeking to hire a full-time Management Analyst in the Parks and Recreation Department / Administration Division to join our team.

The ideal candidate for this position will be someone with an interest in parks and recreation administration, park development, and public sector operations. They will possess the following attributes and skills:

• Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders and coordinating administrative processes
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience supporting park development, capital improvement projects, park maintenance, or recreation administration
• Experience with grant administration, including research, application, compliance, and reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Experience with procurement processes, including competitive bidding and contract administration
• Experience with revenue tracking, billing, and financial recordkeeping
• Proficiency with Workday or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems

Position Description

Under general direction performs professional analytical work in administrative support of departmental projects and programs including but not limited to organization, operation, planning and development, policies and procedures, budget preparation and monitoring, revenue and expenditure accounting, financial reporting and auditing, contract and grant management, and other assignments supporting the goals and objectives of the assigned department.

This position is used throughout the District and may be assigned to the Parks and Recreation, Office of the General Manager, or Fire Departments. Functions and responsibilities expected to be performed may vary by department and area of assignment.

Salary Information

The salary range for the Management Analyst classification is between $7,145.00 – $10,053.00 monthly. The District typically appoints new employees at step 1 of the salary range. Consideration for an appointment higher than step 1 will be based on experience, education, or the need for unique skills or knowledge and shall be no more than mid-point of the salary range.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Note: The following duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of a specific statement on duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed. Employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level as required. 

• Performs professional analytical work involved in the administrative support of departmental projects and/or programs;
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality with all aspects of the job;
• Coordinates and monitors fiscal activities of the department including budget preparation and monitoring, collection and disbursement of revenues, forecasting, trending, and results analysis, accounting and financial reporting and auditing;
• Compiles, verifies, records, and summarizes financial transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
• Prepare Board reports, correspondence and management reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style;
• Researches and analyzes data and makes recommendations related to departmental organization, operation, planning and development, policies, procedures, and manuals;
• Assists in the application and implementation of personnel, risk management and purchasing policies and procedures;
• Prepares grant proposals; monitors active grants to ensure all stipulations and regulations regarding the use of funds are met; maintains appropriate records and documents as required by grants;
• Works with and oversees the work of independent contractors, outside agencies and organizations; implements CSD policies, requirements, and specifications as set forth in contracts;
• Plans, conducts, and represents the assigned department on committees and in meetings; may discuss schedules, problems, and progress of contracted services as needed;
• Investigates and provides accurate, logical assessments and information to managers regarding complaints, issues, or information requests from the public or management;
• Works with the appropriate staff to develop department related press releases;
• Prepares reports, spreadsheets, relational databases, statistical and graphics packages using various software applications, such as, but not limited to Microsoft Excel, Word, Publisher, and specialized applications (e.g., CLASS or FireHouse);
• May supervise subordinate staff on assigned programs or projects including assigning and reviewing work, training, discipline and performance evaluation;
• May be required to attend after hours Board or other scheduled District meetings.

Qualifications:

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may be considered qualifying at the sole discretion of the District. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Education and Training:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, accounting, or a closely related field.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of full time work including program and policy development and management, financial accounting and/or budget development; experience with the business/administrative operations of a Special District or other municipality is desirable.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS:

Application Review (Pass/Fail): All applicants must complete and submit an application by the final filing deadline. Applications will be reviewed for possession of minimum qualifications and evaluated according to the essential functions of the job and other needs of the position.

Oral Panel Interview – All candidates who pass the application review will be invited to participate in an oral panel interview.

The first round of interviews will be tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

Final Interview – Candidates who pass the first interview panel may be invited to a final interview.

The final round of interviews will be on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

RIGHT-TO-WORK VERIFICATION
Documentation verifying the candidate’s legal right to work in the United States will be required and shall be presented upon hire.

About the Cosumnes Community Services District
The Cosumnes Community Services District serves an estimated 221,000 south Sacramento County residents in a 157-square-mile area. Its award-winning parks and recreation services – including the operation of more than 100 parks – operate exclusively within the Elk Grove area of the District. The Cosumnes CSD provides fire protection and emergency medical services throughout the District, including the cities of Elk Grove and Galt and unincorporated areas of south Sacramento County.