Principal Management Analyst - Arpa (County Promotional)

PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY: This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County, Fire Department, or Special District employees who hold a regular, intern, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, or Work Experience Program (WEX) position. Former PSE, WEX, or interns are eligible to apply up to six (6) months from the end of their assignment.

The County of San Bernardino is recruiting for a Principal Management Analyst who will facilitate engagement, cooperation, and decision-making with diverse internal and external stakeholders, acting as a County liaison with state, federal, and local agencies or organizations and coordinating a broad range of programs, projects, and services. This position will provide program management strategic leadership that will support the County, other local governments, and the community in leveraging all funding opportunities associated with the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

The Principal Management Analyst will:

• Manage and coordinate stakeholder engagement opportunities, identifying and aligning resources across agencies, to increase linkages across programs, projects, and services, and to leverage funding in an effort to maximize impact and make a visible difference in our community collectively.

• Supportprogram, project, and serviceimplementation, engaging all stakeholders to create a vision and action plan to bring about revitalization and growth.

• Lead ARPA funded program, project, and service initiatives as a part of the County's relief efforts under the direction of the Board of Supervisors, in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Financial Officer (COO), and other key stakeholders.

• Plan and direct program, project, and service activities, and oversee program staff, ensuring that the operational objectives of the project and programs it supports are effectively met and operations remain within compliance.

• Provide program, project, and service management support, specifically interpreting and applying programmatic requirements established by federal legislation and informing and guiding stakeholder compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, etc. governing each funding source / grant.

• Cultivate a strong, collaborative working relationship with stakeholders.

• Ensure transparency and regular communication with stakeholders in all key project management areas.

• Inform stakeholders of progress and challenges related to achieving objectives.

• Monitor program budgets with effective utilization of the organization's finances, assets and human capital.

OUTSTANDING SALARY AND BENEFITS

Competitive salary range of $139,068 - $197,329 AnnuallyDOQ, plus

$14,400 in Automobile and Cell Phone Allowances

3% Annual Across the Board Salary Increases in February 2025 & 2026*

Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to Step 16

Our generous alternative

Modified Benefits Option(MBO)provides a wage differential of4% above the base salarywith complementing modified benefits.

MBO Salary: $144,630 - $205,222 DOQ.

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County Exempt Compensation Ordinance

Traditional Benefits Option

Modified Benefits Option

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. Candidate must successfully complete a background check prior to assignment.

2. Travel throughout the County is required. A valid California Driver License and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided at the time of hire and maintained throughout employment.

3. Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

• Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.

Minimum Requirements

Education:Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, Accounting or closely related field.

• -AND--

Experience: Five (5) years of experience in grant management, research analysis and/or strategic planning in a government agency, or closely related activities that must include working in one or more of the following areas: public/private partnerships, large scale recovery efforts, large scale program or project management in revitalization, resiliency, etc.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be an effective program/project manager with a proven ability to track and manage several initiatives simultaneously; be self-motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented; be a highly effective oral and written communicator with the ability to adapt to a wide range of communication styles; and have proficiency with technology and basic accounting principles.

The ideal candidate will have experience and exposure to recovery aid programs through FEMA, HUD, USAID, Army Corps of Engineers or comparable agencies working on disaster recovery-related projects dealing with complex operations and a diversity of public sector stakeholders.