12/12/2019 10:56:35 PM 551
$101,899.20 - $128,856.00 Annually
Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
Planning & Programs
000204
1/10/2020 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana
Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is seeking a highly motivated Principal Management Analyst to play an essential role in in the financial and administrative management of the Planning Division. When you join SCAG, you can expect a culture where collaboration and team work are fostered. SCAG's workforce is highly educated, passionate, and committed to innovation that improves the quality of life for all Southern Californians. SCAG promotes an environment that values employees and encourages work/life balance.
The Principal Management Analyst is an integral part of the Planning Division and will have high level management responsibilities, working directly with the Planning Director, to establish procedures and oversee processes related to the development and monitoring of the Division Work Plan and Budget. The Planning Division has a workforce of 70 full-time regional planners and transportation modelers with an annual budget of $70M. The Division consists of 8 departments that oversee various planning functions including transportation, goods movement, modeling, environmental planning, active transportation, and more.
The Principal Management Analyst will coordinate, support and/or represent the Planning Division on inter-division and inter-agency committees and working groups aimed at enhancing communications, coordination and aligning work flow within the Division and across the agency. This includes coordination with the Clerk of Board on agenda development for monthly meetings of SCAG's Policy Committees and Regional Council. This position will be required to partner with Planning Managers and Project Managers to plan and coordinate key milestones for programs, ensure compliance to all SCAG planning procedures and policies and ensure successful completion of work in the division. This position serves as the liaison between the Planning Division and the Budget and Grants department and coordinates the administrative and financial functions for the Planning Division This is a critical position that will oversee the Division's budget and support accomplishing the Planning Division's work plan as it supports SCAG's visionary strategic plan for the region.
OUR LOCATION
SCAG headquarters is located in the hub of busy downtown Los Angeles, at Figueroa and 7th streets. SCAG has relocated to the 900 Wilshire Building, a new, multi-use hotel and office complex that features state of the art architecture and technology. The downtown area has expanded with LA Live, new restaurants, music, sports, shopping, libraries, museums and theaters. SCAG is in a culturally diverse area near Koreatown, Little Tokyo, Chinatown, Olvera Street and Grand Central Market. Southern California boasts near-perfect weather and close proximity to mountains, beaches and deserts, which encourages physical fitness and year-round activities.
For ease of commuting, the LA office is located across the street from the Metro Red Line 7th St. station and is easily accessible by commuter trains and buses serving surrounding areas. Metro's light rail and subway connect downtown LA to Hollywood, Universal City, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Azusa, Long Beach and many vibrant and up-and-coming neighborhoods.
WHO WE ARE:
Founded in 1965, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is a Joint Powers Authority under California state law, established as an association of local governments and agencies that voluntarily convene as a forum to address regional issues. Under federal law, The SCAG region encompasses six counties (Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura) and 191 cities in an area covering more than 38,000 square miles. The agency develops long-range regional transportation plans including sustainable communities' strategy and growth forecast components, regional transportation improvement programs, regional housing needs allocations and a portion of the South Coast Air Quality management plans. Currently, the Regional Council consists of 86 members.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
MISSION
To foster innovative regional solutions that improve the lives of Southern Californians through inclusive collaboration, visionary planning, regional advocacy, information sharing, and promoting best practices.
VISION
Southern California's Catalyst for a Brighter Future.
SCAG CORE VALUES
EDUCATION: Any combination equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Public or Business Administration or other related field. A Master's degree is desirable.
EXPERIENCE: Equivalent to six years of administrative and analytical experience.
Knowledge of: General principles and practices of government management, budget preparation and grants administration; organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis, evaluation, development and implementation on programs, policies and procedures; pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations; research and reporting methods, techniques and procedures; public relations techniques; modern office procedures, methods and computer software and hardware; principles and procedures of record keeping; survey analysis and utilizing results to provide recommendations.
Ability to: Research, analyze, and evaluate programs, policies, and procedures; prepare clear and concise correspondence and reports on a variety of financial, budgetary, and administrative issues; understand the organization and operation of the assigned department and of other agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities; conduct research on a wide variety of administrative topics, organize and direct the work of assigned staff; perform responsible and difficult administrative work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative; establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Important Applicant Information: SCAG provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SCAG complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
SCAG expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of SCAG's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including termination.
SCAG RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY OR REVOKE, WITHOUT NOTICE, ANY OR ALL OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN PRIOR TO THE TIME OF APPOINTMENT, AND TO WAIVE ANY NON SUBSTANTIVE JOB REQUIREMENT AND MAKE SUBJECTIVE DECISIONS INTERPRETING AND ASSESSING THE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS OF ANY CANDIDATE, INCLUDING THE DETERMINATION THAT NONE OF THE CANDIDATES, EVEN THOSE WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, ARE APPROPRIATE FOR THE POSITION.
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