ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST

The City of Carson is now accepting applications for the position of **Administrative Analyst** ***Applications* *will* *be accepted starting July 16, 2026, until July 31, 2026, at 11:59pm.*** The City of Carson City Manager's Office is accepting applications for the position of Administrative Analyst. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the City's most visible, dynamic, and high-performing teams during a pivotal time in Carson's history as the City expands its regional leadership role and prepares to serve as a Venue City for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The City Manager's Office serves as the central leadership and coordination hub for the organization. The Department works closely with the City Council, City Manager, executive leadership team, and all City departments to help advance City priorities, solve complex challenges, and deliver high-quality services to the community. The office is often responsible for leading special projects, developing new initiatives, coordinating across departments, and helping shape the future direction of the City. The City Manager's Office takes great pride in professionalism, innovation, collaboration, public service, and maintaining high standards of professional conduct and analytical rigor. Staff are expected to reflect those standards in all aspects of their work. The Department fosters a culture where employees are encouraged to think creatively, share ideas, provide meaningful feedback, and continuously develop both personally and professionally. Team members are expected to bring curiosity, initiative, and a solutions-oriented mindset to their work every day. As the City's executive office, the Department strives to set the standard for excellence across the organization. Staff are expected to demonstrate sound judgment, strong ethics, fiscal responsibility, professionalism, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service. The office embraces diversity of thought, background, and experience, recognizing that the best solutions often come from different perspectives and collaborative problem-solving. The Administrative Analyst will provide direct support to the City Manager's executive team, including two Deputy City Managers, and will work on a wide variety of projects and assignments that impact the organization as a whole. The position is highly collaborative and requires frequent interaction with departments across the City. Successful candidates must be comfortable balancing multiple priorities, managing sensitive assignments, and working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are exactly alike. **Strategic Initiative Coordination** - Support regional planning activities associated with the City's designation as a 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Venue City - Assist in preparing briefings and presentation materials related to 2028 Games coordination activities - Help coordinate logistical details for events and dignitary and delegation visits - Assist with sponsorship outreach and partnership coordination under the direction of executive staff - Support cross-departmental project tracking and scheduling tied to the City's priorities as a Venue City. **Administrative and Analytical Duties** - Assist in the development and monitoring of departmental budgets; prepare expenditure reports, cost proposals, and supporting financial analysis - Research, draft, and coordinate City Council staff reports; manage the agenda process in coordination with the City Manager's Office and departmental staff - Support the development and administration of contracts; prepare RFPs and RFQs; process requisitions, purchase orders, and contractor payments - Conduct research and analysis in support of new and existing programs; prepare written recommendations for review by executive staff - Research grant opportunities; assist with grant applications, administration, and compliance reporting - Prepare correspondence, reports, and briefing materials on behalf of the City Manage…