Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a detail-oriented Management Analyst to support the Police Department in Hermosa Beach, California. This Contract position will partner with department leadership on accreditation activities, financial coordination, purchasing processes, grant support, and a wide range of administrative functions. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, organized work habits, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a public-sector environment.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee accreditation-related activities by organizing records, monitoring compliance milestones, and preparing materials for reviews, audits, and assessments.
• Support development and tracking of the department’s annual budget, including assistance with financial reporting and mid-year budget updates.
• Coordinate purchasing operations by handling solicitation documents, purchase requests, vendor agreements, and invoice processing.
• Identify grant opportunities and assist with submissions, award administration, compliance monitoring, and required reporting.
• Maintain departmental policy documentation in Lexipol and help keep directives aligned with current legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
• Facilitate policy update workflows by coordinating revisions, employee acknowledgements, and related training communications.
• Draft and refine staff reports for submission while working closely with the City Manager’s Office and City Clerk’s Office on routing and finalization.
• Research operational issues, evaluate information, and present practical recommendations that support departmental goals and administrative effectiveness.• Experience in an administrative, analytical, or operational support role within a municipal, government, or other public-sector setting.
• Working knowledge of budgeting, procurement, compliance coordination, policy administration, project support, or related functions.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare clear reports, correspondence, and documentation.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage deadlines across multiple assignments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to analyze information, maintain accurate records, and support process improvement efforts.
• Prior exposure to accreditation programs, grant administration, or policy management is beneficial.
• Experience with Lexipol is preferred, though training can be provided.