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Administrative Analyst

Confidential Client•Transportation
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$67,329 - $100,942
Dowtown Carrier Annex, California
5 Days Ago

The Administrative Analyst provides comprehensive administrative, technical, analytical, and budgetary support to a department within Confidential Client. Key responsibilities include budget preparation and monitoring, contract oversight, data analysis, report generation, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. This role supports management decision-making through financial and organizational analyses and plays a vital role in managing departmental projects and programs.

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About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

  • Provide administrative, technical, analytical, and budgetary support for an assigned department.
  • Prepare, monitor, and analyze departmental operating and capital budgets; research and recommend actions for budget variances.
  • Conduct forecasting analyses, compile data, and prepare clear, comprehensive reports and briefing materials.
  • Monitor projects and grants, review grant requests, and track grant expenditures.
  • Develop and maintain program management, data-tracking, and records analysis systems using standard business software.
  • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders; represent the department in meetings, committees, and conferences.
  • Advise management on performance, funding matters, and proposed capital expenditures.
  • Support contract monitoring, personnel administration, and other departmental administrative tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field — OR equivalent education/experience on a year-for-year basis.
  • Minimum of one year of relevant experience performing basic or entry-level budgeting and/or administrative work.
  • Valid California Class C Driver License or ability to use alternative transportation when required to perform job duties.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience coordinating with C‑Suite offices (scheduling, approvals, executive support).
  • Experience supporting a department management team, including executive calendar management and preparing comprehensive reports.
  • Experience assisting large-scale, multi-team projects and initiatives.
  • Experience managing invoices and using invoice management tools.
  • Experience preparing briefing papers, memoranda, and expense reports.

Essential Knowledge & Skills

  • Knowledge of budgeting, accounting, financial, administrative, and technical analysis principles.
  • Strong research and report-preparation methods; comfortable with mathematics and business statistics.
  • Proficient with common business software and data-tracking tools.
  • Skill in performing statistical and financial analyses and in developing practical recommendations.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment, think independently, and meet tight deadlines.
  • Ability to handle highly confidential information and to interpret/apply relevant laws, rules, policies, and contracts.

Working Conditions & Physical Effort

  • Typical office environment with frequent computer and monitor use.
  • Primarily desk-based work: phone communication, keyboard/mouse usage, and verbal communication in English.
  • Reasonable accommodations available for people with disabilities.

Compensation & Employment Type

  • Employment type: FULL_TIME
  • Salary range (reported by client): $67,329.60 — $100,942.00 per year
  • Location: Dowtown Carrier Annex, CA (see authoritative job location)

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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