Government Jobs
TEMPORARY SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST
Government Jobs, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90001
Administrative Support Specialist
Provides complex administrative, analytical, and/or budgetary support for the System Security and Law Enforcement department. Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of 1/11/26. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates. This position is temporary (up to 40 hours) with limited benefits. No Qualified Candidate Pool (QCP) will be established. You will only be contacted if there is an interest from the hiring department. Examples of Duties
Plans and organizes administrative functions and tasks relative to the activities or operations of a department Designs, develops, and implements projects that are defined by agency goals and objectives, policies and procedures, work requirements, and performance measures Formulates and conducts financial, administrative, policy, and organizational analyses and research, prepares analytical and forecasting reports, provides recommendations, and implements problem solving Monitors projects and programs and tracks and trends KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) Recommends strategies for process improvement and prepares justifications for staffing, facilities, equipment, production, and policy Conducts a variety of special projects and programs related to the department Represents Metro in meetings, committees, and conferences, and conducts on-site meetings to comply with agency policies and procedures and maintain interface with public agencies, community organizations, contractors, vendors, consultants, and the public on various matters as assigned Advises management and staff regarding performance and funding matters Assists in the development, administration, and tracking of department and capital budgets and/or contracts, including gathering information, monitoring expenditures, and recommending appropriate action regarding budget variances Prepares recommendations for proposed expenditures of capital funds Prepares and submits requisitions and check requests Processes confidential documents and maintains data Generates correspondence, reports, and presentations Coordinates staff to work as a team in accomplishing tasks Coordinates activities and projects with those of other departments Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out May be required to perform other related job duties Minimum Qualifications
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field Three years of relevant experience performing administrative, operational systems, and/or budgetary support work; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected. The following are the preferred qualifications: Experience assisting on large-scale projects and initiatives with multiple goals and requiring coordination of several teams Experience providing support for a department's management team, including gathering and tracking data and preparing comprehensive reports Experience preparing briefing papers, memorandums, and talking points Experience providing administrative support for an executive, including coordinating, planning, and providing transportation to and from events Essential Knowledge
Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks): Theories, principles, and practices of public administration analysis and budgeting Data analytics Finance and budget Research and report preparation methods Office practices, procedures, methods, and equipment Mathematics and business statistics Applicable business software applications Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things): Performing complex analyst functions Business financial analysis Planning, coordinating, and prioritizing multiple projects Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making conclusions and in a stressful environment Communicating effectively orally and in writing Preparing comprehensive reports and correspondence Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result): Research, compile, and analyze complex data Meet tight time critical deadlines Work independently Handle highly confidential information Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements Coordinate staff to work as a team in accomplishing tasks Read, write, speak, and understand English Special Conditions: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working Conditions: Typical office situation Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen Physical Effort Required: Sitting at a desk or table Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions Communicating through speech in the English language required Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro's Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Selection Procedure: Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. Application Procedure: To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application. Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations: METRO Headquarters, Employment Office One Gateway Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90012 Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm (Closed Sat & Sun) Metro Talent Hub 8501 S. Evermont Place Los Angeles, CA 90044 Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm (Closed Sat & Sun) East Los Angeles Customer Center 4501 B Whittier Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90022 Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm (Closed Sun & Mon) Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center 3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174 Los Angeles, CA 90010 Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm (Closed Sat & Sun) Rosa Parks Customer Center Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station 11720 Wilmington Ave Los Angeles, CA 90059 Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm (Closed Sat & Sun)
Provides complex administrative, analytical, and/or budgetary support for the System Security and Law Enforcement department. Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of 1/11/26. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates. This position is temporary (up to 40 hours) with limited benefits. No Qualified Candidate Pool (QCP) will be established. You will only be contacted if there is an interest from the hiring department. Examples of Duties
Plans and organizes administrative functions and tasks relative to the activities or operations of a department Designs, develops, and implements projects that are defined by agency goals and objectives, policies and procedures, work requirements, and performance measures Formulates and conducts financial, administrative, policy, and organizational analyses and research, prepares analytical and forecasting reports, provides recommendations, and implements problem solving Monitors projects and programs and tracks and trends KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) Recommends strategies for process improvement and prepares justifications for staffing, facilities, equipment, production, and policy Conducts a variety of special projects and programs related to the department Represents Metro in meetings, committees, and conferences, and conducts on-site meetings to comply with agency policies and procedures and maintain interface with public agencies, community organizations, contractors, vendors, consultants, and the public on various matters as assigned Advises management and staff regarding performance and funding matters Assists in the development, administration, and tracking of department and capital budgets and/or contracts, including gathering information, monitoring expenditures, and recommending appropriate action regarding budget variances Prepares recommendations for proposed expenditures of capital funds Prepares and submits requisitions and check requests Processes confidential documents and maintains data Generates correspondence, reports, and presentations Coordinates staff to work as a team in accomplishing tasks Coordinates activities and projects with those of other departments Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out May be required to perform other related job duties Minimum Qualifications
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field Three years of relevant experience performing administrative, operational systems, and/or budgetary support work; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected. The following are the preferred qualifications: Experience assisting on large-scale projects and initiatives with multiple goals and requiring coordination of several teams Experience providing support for a department's management team, including gathering and tracking data and preparing comprehensive reports Experience preparing briefing papers, memorandums, and talking points Experience providing administrative support for an executive, including coordinating, planning, and providing transportation to and from events Essential Knowledge
Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks): Theories, principles, and practices of public administration analysis and budgeting Data analytics Finance and budget Research and report preparation methods Office practices, procedures, methods, and equipment Mathematics and business statistics Applicable business software applications Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things): Performing complex analyst functions Business financial analysis Planning, coordinating, and prioritizing multiple projects Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making conclusions and in a stressful environment Communicating effectively orally and in writing Preparing comprehensive reports and correspondence Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result): Research, compile, and analyze complex data Meet tight time critical deadlines Work independently Handle highly confidential information Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements Coordinate staff to work as a team in accomplishing tasks Read, write, speak, and understand English Special Conditions: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working Conditions: Typical office situation Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen Physical Effort Required: Sitting at a desk or table Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions Communicating through speech in the English language required Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro's Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Selection Procedure: Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. Application Procedure: To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application. Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations: METRO Headquarters, Employment Office One Gateway Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90012 Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm (Closed Sat & Sun) Metro Talent Hub 8501 S. Evermont Place Los Angeles, CA 90044 Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm (Closed Sat & Sun) East Los Angeles Customer Center 4501 B Whittier Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90022 Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm (Closed Sun & Mon) Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center 3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174 Los Angeles, CA 90010 Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm (Closed Sat & Sun) Rosa Parks Customer Center Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station 11720 Wilmington Ave Los Angeles, CA 90059 Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm (Closed Sat & Sun)