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THIS IS A CITYWIDE RECRUITMENT FOR CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEES ONLY

This is an Exempt to Permanent position in accordance with Class-Based Test (CBT) Civil Service Rules. This recruitment is restricted to current exempt employees of the City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Unified School District, or San Francisco City College, working within the 1822 Administrative Analyst classification.

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

+ Application Opening: May 30, 2025

+ Application Deadline: This job will close no sooner than June 13, 2025

+ Compensation Range: $102,440 to $124,566 (Classification and Compensation Info) (https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/)

+ Recruitment ID: E2P-1822-E10152

Administrative Analysts are responsible for supporting department-specific initiatives through quantitative and qualitative data analysis in a variety of topic areas. Topic areas could focus on legislation, policy, grants, contracts, budgets, finance, and/or program evaluation and planning. As an Administrative Analyst, you may work with a manager to perform research to develop effective recommendations, identify issues and use the appropriate analytical tools and computer applications to gather and make sense of data, as well as prepare and present well-organized and accurate reports.

Current City policy requires on-site work with some flexibility for telecommute schedules.

See below for examples of the range of duties by subject matter:

Policy Analysts analyze performance data to identify operational challenges and develop policy recommendations as well as prepare materials for publication such as policy memos and hearing materials.

+ Key duties include understanding department policy priorities and working with elected officials, and tracking of relevant local, state, and federal legislation and regulations that may impact the department.

+ Providing a real-world example, a Policy Analyst for the Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector could be working to improve financial access and inclusion, with a focus on community reinvestment.

Budget Analysts develop budget proposals and financial models, track City revenues and expenditures, perform account reconciliation for budget period closing, and present analysis to stakeholders.

+ Key duties include reviewing and exporting large datasets into reports, compiling budget requests, preparing budget reports and calendars, responding to budget requests and providing customer-service and thought partnership to internal and external partners.

+ Providing a real-world example, a Budget Analyst may have the opportunity to learn about the Human Services Agency’s $1 Billion annual budget providing a comprehensive safety net services for individuals, families, and the elderly.

Contracts Analysts perform or assist in the management of contract processes for their department throughout the full procurement process. They will collaborate and build relationships with other key departments overseeing contract monitoring and execution like the Contract Monitoring Division (CMD) and the City Attorney’s Office.

+ Key duties include supporting the facilitation of informal and formal bid processes, reviewing department compliance with new and existing contracts, assisting in the creation of important contract documents, and being a valuable thought partner on contracts to department leadership and City vendors.

+ Providing a real-world example, a Contracts Analyst could assist with procurement and contract administration related to bond programs that fund construction and modernization of San Francisco public schools.

Data Analysts conduct data and programmatic analysis using analytical programs. Using this information, analysts develop findings and actionable recommendations to inform programmatic and policy decisions.

+ Key duties include conducting data queries from variety of databases and disparate spreadsheets, then performing data analysis. Additional duties could be creating data visualizations and maps for statutory reports, as well as developing streamlined dashboards using PowerBI, Tableau, or other dashboarding technologies.

+ Providing a real-world example, a Data Analyst might work with the San Francisco Planning Department to update the department’s data inventory and enhance data governance protocols in key areas including housing production, racial and social equity, and COVID-19 recovery.

Finance Analysts assist with fiscal accounting, budget analysis and reporting, billing, revenue collection, and debt management.

+ Key duties include analyzing the overall financial condition of a department, interpreting City contracting guidance and informing recommendations, preparing financial statements and reports to various funding agencies throughout the fiscal year, calculating debt capacity and exploring financing alternates, and using City financial systems.

+ Providing a real-world example, a Finance Analyst may work with the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, learning about and providing financial analysis on programs funding robust supporting housing programs to formerly homeless individuals.

Grants Analysts assist in analytical work related to grants management and compliance.

+ Key duties include reviewing and analyzing internal and external budget requests, learning about grant policies and compliance standards of different grantors, assisting with application and reporting processes for grant opportunities with department program staff.

+ Providing a real-world example, a Grants Analyst might assist the San Francisco Planning Department in writing grants to bring in critical funding towards the growth and development of San Francisco.

Please note that incumbents in this classification may be required to perform the full range of duties as listed in the class specification (https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/?classCode=1822) .

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

+ Current Category 16, 17, or 18 Exempt Employee in Class 1822 who has worked at least 2,080 hours in class 1822; AND

+ Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; AND

+ Experience: One (1) year full-time equivalent experience performing professional-level analytical work. Qualifying professional-level analytical work includes analysis, development, administration, and reporting in major programs and functions of an organization in areas such as budgets, contracts, grants, policy, or other functional areas related to the duties of positions in the 182X Class series.

Substitution:

Possession of a graduate degree (Master's degree or higher) from an accredited college or university with major coursework in specialized subject matter areas such as public or business administration, management, business law, contract law, public policy, urban studies, economics, statistical analysis, finance, accounting or other fields of study closely related to the essential functions of positions in the Class series may be substituted for the required one (1) year of experience.

Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of 2 years). Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one year.

Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications (https://sfdhr.org/recruitment-details#qualifications) and Verification of Experience and/or Education (https://sfdhr.org/recruitment-details#verification) for considerations taken when reviewing applications.

Special Requirements:

Special Qualifications including specialized knowledge, abilities, education, experience, or license may be established for individual positions.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to a lower score.

SELECTION PROCEDURES:

+ Job Application - Applicants must fully complete the job application. Information from resumes does not substitute for the information on the job application or preliminary questionnaire.

+ Preliminary Questionnaire – Training and Experience Assessment (100% Weight) -During the application process, candidates will be prompted to complete a Preliminary Questionnaire as part of the online employment process. Please answer the Preliminary Questionnaire carefully and thoroughly.  It will serve as the Training and Experience Assessment for this recruitment and will be used to determine your eligibility for this recruitment as well as your score and rank on the eligible list. Qualified applicants will be ranked on the eligible list based on the length of their exempt City service (in Category 16, 17, and/or 18) in the 1822 Administrative Analyst class, along with any additional qualifying points (e.g., promotive status), as outlined in Civil Service Commission (CSC) rules. All work history will be verified using official City records, which will serve as the final authority in determining qualifying service.

Eligible List/Score Report:

A confidential eligible list of qualifying candidates will be created and used for certification purposes only. A score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection upon request once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this selection process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., because of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be 6 months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

Certification Rule:

The certification rule for this selection process will be Rule of the List.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit https://careers.sf.gov/ and begin the application process.

+ Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions on the screen

Note:

1. Please ensure the information on your application is accurate. It may not be possible to change after you’ve applied.

2. Your first and last name should match your legal ID for verification purposes. A preferred first name may be included in parentheses. Here is an example: Samuel (Sam) Jackson

3. Your email address should be consistent across all jobs applied to on our website.

4. Use a personal and not a shared email address. Doing so may prevent your application from submitting properly.

Upon successful submission, applicants will receive a confirmation email from [email protected]. Keep this email for your records. If you do not receive it, your application was not submitted successfully.

Important Email Contact Information: Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is your responsibility to ensure that your registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that emails from CCSF is not blocked on your computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com).

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

+ Information About the Hiring Process (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process)

+ Conviction History

+ Employee Benefits Overview (https://sfdhr.org/benefits-overview)

+ Equal Employment Opportunity

+ Disaster Service Worker (https://sfdhr.org/disaster-service-workers)

+ ADA Accommodation

+ Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams (https://sfdhr.org/recruitment-details#senioritycredit)

+ Right to Work

+ Copies of Application Documents (https://sfdhr.org/recruitment-details#copies)

+ Diversity Statement

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights: Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations.  [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/.] The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4.  Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement.  Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at https://sf.gov/departments/civil-service-commission.

Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, Casey Botkin at [email protected]. Please include the recruitment ID, E2P-1822-E10152, in the subject line.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.