Job Description

Appointment Type: Permanent Exempt (PEX)  position; individuals who are appointed to Exempt Positions are appointed at the pleasure of their appointing officer and are considered to be "at-will."

Application Opening: April 2, 2025
Application Closing: April 18, 2025, 11:59pm.

About the Office : The Office of City Administrator and its 20+ divisions and departments operate core internal and public-facing services. Our vision is to lead the nation in public administration and to enable City departments to effectively deliver critical public services. We aim to help the City run better, to connect San Francisco residents and constituents to the vital public services they seek, and to create a meaningful, diverse and inclusive work culture that is the place of choice for people who are invested in a career in public service. To learn more about our departments, divisions, and programs, click here:

Job Description

IMPORTANT: AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS, PLEASE SUBMIT AN COVER LETTER WITH YOUR APPLICATION AND RESUME  AND CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO SUBMIT A RESPONSE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE . ALL ITEMS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION. 

REQUIRED: 1824 Principal Project Analyst Supplemental Questionnaire

The Office of the City Administrator is seeking a Principal Project Analyst to join our team, where you will play a key role in complex citywide initiatives which drive meaningful reforms. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in modernizing San Francisco’s government, from streamlining commissions to improving overall structure, processes, and operations. The ideal candidate is a sharp consensus-builder with strong project management, communication, and facilitation skills who enjoys collaboration, research, and strategic problem-solving and takes pride in their work. You’ll work alongside senior city officials, engage in high-level policy discussions, and drive meaningful change in a fast-paced, high-performing, and supportive environment. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and get to work improving government, this might be the position for you.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Under the general direction of the Project Director, you will:

Research & Policy Analysis

• Conduct independent research, evaluate complex information, and synthesize findings into actionable recommendations for City leadership and departments
• Develop reports, presentations, and memos to communicate recommendations effectively.
• Research current trends and practices in government operations and city reform initiatives to develop innovative policy recommendations.

Project Implementation & Coordination

• Lead complex operational and administrative activities for internal and public meetings
• Coordinate action items across multiple implementation partners and monitor project progress to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Analyze business processes and legal requirements and strategies for more effective governance and operations.

Stakeholder Engagement & Facilitation

• Partner with and facilitate meetings involving diverse stakeholders to identify challenges, develop solutions, and build consensus.
• Engage with senior leaders, department heads, and public officials to align on governance and process strategies
• Administer and document public meetings, ensuring compliance with the Brown Act and other regulatory requirements.

Strategic Communications & Reporting

• Prepare high-quality memos, presentations, and reports to communicate project milestones and policy and process recommendations.
• Present findings to City leadership, including the Mayor’s Office, City Attorney’s Office, and department heads, to gain support for key initiatives
• Ensure knowledge transfer and implement change management strategies to support long-term reforms.

 

DESIRABLE

QUALIFICATIONS

:

The ideal candidate:

• Sees the Big Picture & the Details – Can analyze complex processes and understand their global impact while also maintaining attention to detail.
• Is a Skilled Facilitator – Experienced in engaging with senior leaders, coordinating across organizational units, and building consensus.
• Is an Excellent Communicator – Strong writing, research, and presentation skills to translate complex issues into clear, actionable insights.
• Has Project Management Experience – Skilled in coordinating and managing projects with multiple stakeholders, ensuring progress and successful outcomes.
• Has Government Expertise – Familiarity with the City and County of San Francisco government operations and agencies, or similar knowledge of a similarly large jurisdiction or other bureaucracy
• Is a Change Agent – Experienced in crafting process, policy, or other recommendations for public sector improvements
• Is Adaptable & Innovative – Brings creativity and flexibility to solving policy, process, or operational challenges.
• Takes Pride in the quality and impact of your work

Qualifications

These minimum

qualifications

establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional

qualifications

(i.e. special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the job ad.

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university AND
• Five (5) years full-time equivalent experience performing professional-level analytical work. Qualifying professional-level analytical work includes analysis, development, administration, and reporting in major programs and functions of an organization in the areas of budgets, contracts, grants, policy, or other functional areas related to the duties of positions in the 182X Class series.

SUBSTITUTION :

Possession of a graduate degree (Master's degree or higher) from an accredited college or university with major coursework in specialized subject matter areas such as public or business administration, management, business law, contract law, public policy, urban studies, economics, statistical analysis, finance, accounting or other fields of study closely related to the essential functions of positions in the Class series may be substituted for one (1) year of required experience.

Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of 2 years). Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one year.

VERIFICATION:

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point in the application and/or departmental selection process. Written verification (proof) of qualifying experience must verify that the applicant meets the minimum qualification stated on the announcement. Written verification must be submitted on employer’s official letterhead, specifying name of employee, dates of employment, types of employment (part-time/full-time), job title(s), description of duties performed, and the verification must be signed by the employer. City employees will receive credit for the duties of the class to which they are appointed. Credit for experience obtained outside of the employee’s class will be allowed only if recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Service Commission Rules. Experience claimed in self-employment must be supported by documents verifying income, earnings, business license and experience comparable to the minimum qualification of the position. Copies of income tax papers or other documents listing occupations and total earnings must be submitted. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at the link below:

Part-time experience may also be used to meet experience requirements. One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2000 hours. Any overtime hours worked above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.

 

Additional Information

IMPORTANT : Your application MUST include a resume. To upload these item(s), please attach using the "additional attachments" function.

SELECTION PROCEDURES: The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluation

qualifications

of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose

qualifications

most closely meet the needs of the Department will be invited for an interview.

Applicants who meet the minimum

qualifications

are not guaranteed to advance through all of the steps in the selection process.

What else should I know?

• Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams [required for Combined, Promotive, Entrance (CPE) Exams only]

Applicants will receive a confirmation email from notification@careers.sf.gov that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Note : Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. 

Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the recruitment analyst at jason.wong3@sfgov.org. 

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Part time, Work experience placement, Self employment,

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