Management Analyst (Promotional)

Welcome to San Diego International Airport, where our core purpose is to create an exceptional experience for both our community and visitors from around the world. It extends beyond just flights; we embody the vibrant spirit of San Diego itself—sunny, welcoming, and full of life. We are committed to attracting, fostering, and empowering a team of talented individuals who can deliver our strategic goals:

• Advance Airport Development
• Transform the Customer Experience
• Optimize Ongoing Business
• Cultivate Our Culture

Here, you’ll find a workplace culture that thrives on diversity and is anchored in our collective mindsets: collaboration, empathy, inclusivity, thoughtful decision-making, active listening, and always believing the best in people. If you are ready to contribute to a team that values meaningful impact and enjoys the journey along the way, we invite you to apply today and help us connect our community to the world.

Why You'll Love Working at SAN:

• Location:  The new Airport Authority Administration building, located on the San Diego International Airport campus and near the waterfront, providing stunning views of our runway, San Diego Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and the city skyline.
• Hybrid Work Schedule: We offer a flexible hybrid schedule, with an opportunity for remote work based on operational requirements, while supporting both in-office collaboration and remote productivity. 
• Salary: The hiring salary for Management Analyst is starting at $73,818. The full pay range for Management Analyst is $63,179-$101,086.
• Benefits: You will enjoy 14 paid holidays, 18 – 33 days of vacation (PTO), annual employer funded Lifestyle Spending Account which you can use to invest in your personal development and growth activities, parental and child care benefits, salary continuance for family & parental leave, tuition reimbursement, ensure your future with our retirement plan options including our comprehensive pension plan, 457 defined contribution plan, and more!
• Wellness: Take advantage of multiple on-site gyms with regular fitness classes, outdoor working areas, fitness discounts for all levels and goals, monthly fruit deliveries, rewards for volunteer time, financial wellness advisors, and a campus with easy access to some of San Diego's best walking trails.
• Application Deadline: January 8, 2024. Applications will be reviewed after the closing date.

This promotional opportunity is for current SDCRAA employees only.

About the Job:

The Informational Systems & Technology department is looking for a Management Analyst (Promotional) with a focus on operational efficiency, financial stewardship, and stakeholder collaboration to support high-impact initiatives. This role is responsible for managing the significant department budget, overseeing hundreds of contracts and RFPs, and leading procurement efforts for IT&S-related items to align with organizational goals. This promotional opportunity is ideal for someone eager to drive meaningful results in a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical and critical-thinking skills, a strong ability to design and refine business processes, and a proven track record of managing budgets and contracts effectively. A blend of strategic responsibility and operational influence, providing the opportunity to shape processes that directly support one of SAN’s departments.

What You’ll Do:

• Business Planning: Analyze programs and processes, identify effectiveness, conflicting priorities, and vulnerabilities to meet objectives and service targets.
• Process Design: Redesign operational practices, forecast industry trends, and define metrics for business process improvement.
• Strategic Evaluation: Assess decisions for strategic implications, facilitate resolutions, and integrate scenarios and contingencies into business plans.
• Financial Oversight: Review and forecast data, agreements, and expenditures; perform cost analyses and prepare budgetary projections.
• Procurement Management: Procure goods and services, ensure policy compliance, and maintain records to support budget and audit requirements.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with stakeholders to pursue business solutions, create communication plans, and mitigate program risks.

The Skills We Are Looking For:

1. Business Process Knowledge: Identify, document, and monitor processes while developing frameworks for improvement.
2. Communication: Exchange information effectively through verbal, digital, written, facilitation, and persuasion methods.
3. Critical Thinking: Review and translate business requirements and data into actionable solutions aligned with objectives.
4. Problem-Solving/Agility: Analyze situations and collaboratively generate solutions; adapt to evolving and unexpected challenges.
5. Relationship Building: Maintain stakeholder relationships, address challenges, and champion mutually acceptable solutions.
6. Leveraging Technology: Utilize digital systems effectively to enhance processes and achieve operational goals.

Requirements

The Experience You Need to Have**:

• Two years of progressively responsible administrative, operational, budgetary or similar analysis experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• A degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in business administration, accounting, information systems, or a closely related field.

Preferred Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

• Designation as a Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), Certified Supply Management Professional (CSMP), Certified Budget Specialist (CBS), Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), and Certified Professional in Public Finance (CPPF).

**Lacking some of the skills or experiences we've listed? No worries! Here at the San Diego International Airport, we're on a mission to cultivate a workforce as dynamic and diverse as the community we serve. While certain roles may require specific qualifications, we understand that talent comes in many forms. Some of our positions may not require specific degrees, and we're always open to individuals who bring a willingness to learn and a commitment to excellence. If you think this could be you, we encourage you to apply, and even if this position isn't the right role for you, we will add you to our database to consider for other opportunities in the future that align with your unique knowledge and skills. There's a chance we have the perfect spot for you to land!

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, SDCRAA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Physical & Mental Demands

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation. If you need any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner (Recruiter).

Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as they may be assigned to them by their employer or law.