Associate Analyst

Associate Analyst (Salary Range 102,905 - $119,126//annually, plus benefits)

Thank you for your interest in employment at the Goleta Water District, an equal opportunity employer.

We currently have a need for a full-time Project Analyst. Under general supervision, this Associate Analyst

class plans, coordinates, and participates in a variety of high priority projects and planning activities, as well

as analyses related to the Cost-of-Service Study, Sustainability Plan, Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan

and Annual Budget. Located in the Office of the General Manager, the position works cross-functionally with

various departments to help plan, coordinate, and participate in strategic planning initiatives, as well as

conducts analyses and develops reports related to administration, finance, human resources and customer

service. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in public policy, public administration, business, economics, or a related

field and one (1) year of progressively responsible professional experience; project and program

management; development; or a combination of education and/or experience that has provided the

knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Prepares and formats Board and Committee reports for the Office of the General

Manager and the Administration Department that succinctly summarize analysis,

findings, and recommendations, and prepares supporting presentations and talking

points

Provides review and copy-editing of docketing packets, reports, and other

documents for consistency. Frequently works on projects and reports that are

presented directly to the Board. Demonstrates a strong attention to detail.

Creates project schedules and provides critical support in the planning, execution,

and monitoring of special projects within the Office of the General Manager,

including, but not limited to, the Cost of Service Study, Infrastructure Improvement

Plan, Sustainability Plan, Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and Annual

Budget.

Gathers and analyzes data for the Annual Budget, Sustainability Plan Progress

report, and other key policy documents and reports and proposes metrics and

measures to track and evaluate performance. Creates project schedules and

timelines for key special projects.

Researches and provides analysis for strategic planning purposes and key

initiatives. Collects, analyzes and interprets data to identify process improvements,

support project outcomes, and provide recommendations.

Prepares analysis to benchmark the District’s performance against industry

standards and goals from previous years.

Works to maintain project schedules and ensure timelines, goals, and objectives

are met. Identifies potential risks to project timelines and communicates and

recommends mitigation strategies.

Gathers and reviews applications for external awards such as the Government

Finance Officers Association (GFOA) awards for Budget and ACFR for compliance,

including researching guidelines and reviewing documents and reports to propose

modifications and additional elements as needed to meet program criteria.

Maintains accurate administrative records of project activities, including meeting

minutes, project plans, and timelines.

Assists in the strategic implementation of assigned projects and drives continuous

improvement initiatives related to the District’s administration, financial, and

human resources functions.

Knowledge of:

Contemporary public policy issues, as well as principles and techniques of the public process,

including Board and Committee meetings. Research and report preparation principles and techniques.

Principles and practices of project management. District rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, or

alternatively experience applying and demonstrating the same for a previous agency or organization.

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Applications submitted on or before March 12, 2025 will receive first consideration.

This position is open until filled.