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ADMIINIISTRATIIVE ANALYST IIII (Fiiscall Serviices))

The Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, is actively seeking qualified individuals interested in serving as Administrative Analyst II performing detailed research and analytical assignments and special studies, preparing and presenting reports on related issues, and performing other job-related duties as required. Duties with Fiscal Services are most often related to budget, contracts, and procurement functions and services. This selection process is being conducted in accordance with San Francisco Superior Court Personnel Rule 4. An eligibility list will not be established.

POSITION OVERVIEW Performs a variety of administrative coordination and oversight work for Fiscal Services; performs complex detailed research, analytical assignments and special studies related to operations, functions, and services of Fiscal Services; prepares reports and presentations on a variety of issues; and performs other job-related duties as required.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Examples of Duties:

Performs a variety of administrative and analytical assignments in budget development and control, program and performance analysis, purchasing, ordering and procurement, facilities and space planning, contract administration, and special projects. Performs quality assurance and control activities for fiscal processes and operations. Plans, updates, and oversees general fiscal operations including updating existing fiscal policies and procedures, improving operations through business process redesign and efficiency studies, and providing backup coverage as necessary for the department. Collects information on special issues, prepares analysis of data and develops financial reports as assigned. Performs cost analysis and projections to plan for future expenditures. Implements business intelligence tools such as Power BI for Fiscal Services in partnership with technology and data departments. Develops and prepares Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB), and complicated procurement bid documents, and conducts the bidding process in accordance with the Judicial Branch Contracting Manual/Law and other relevant policies, within funding constraints. Oversees entire bidding process including responding to solicitation documents and the process, addressing questions and inquiries from potential proposers, arranging appropriate meetings for pre-bid and pre-award consideration of contract provisions, and conducting research for procurement processes and price quotes. Negotiates price, terms, and conditions with vendors for contracts and purchasing. Works with operations staff, managers, legal personnel and vendors to develop and draft contracts and amendments, and negotiates price, terms, and conditions with vendors for purchasing. Works with staff of the City and County of San Francisco (CCSF) to develop and renew memoranda of understanding (MOU) related to technology services, reproduction, payroll, indigent defense, and grants. Maintains current and accurate fiscal and procurement electronic and hard copy files and records including vendor lists. Performs procurement cost analysis, procurement trend analysis, and other fiscal analysis such as cost-benefit calculations. Maintains and updates Local Judicial Branch Contracting Manual, including standard operating procedures in related areas to augment statewide policies and procedures. Assists with inventory control procedures including data entry and monitoring of the inventory control database. Serves as the first point of contact and subject matter expert in assisting court staff with procurement questions and concerns. Provides general administration, including responding to public requests for public information related to contracts. Performs analysis for monitoring of grants received by the department; analyzes funding requirements specified by grantor; onitors grant revenues and expenditures to ensure grant administration and accounting comply with standards required by grantor. Prepares and organizes information for formal presentations and makes presentations as directed.

Physical Requirements: Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX. Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office, meeting room, and courtroom environment; continuous contact with other staff, vendors, and the public.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Two years of progressively responsible professional analytical work experience, preferably in a governmental setting, performing work duties related to budget preparation and control, fiscal operations, purchasing, facilities management and other analytical work involving data collection, research, projection, analysis planning and report writing.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, public administration, economics, finance, or a closely related field, is preferred.

Knowledge of: Functions, organizations, programs, and policies of the San Francisco Superior Court and an assigned unit or division. Research and information gathering techniques. Project management and coordination. Budget development, projection, and control. Financial/fiscal analysis and reporting. Development of fiscal policies and procedures. Grant development, monitoring and administration. Purchasing and procurement methods, including inventory control. Contract development and administration. Principles and techniques of preparing a variety of oral presentations and written materials in a clear, concise, and complete manner. Principles, methods, and practices of accounting, auditing, finance, and the development and maintenance of fiscal controls. Price/cost analysis techniques such as activity-based costing. Court accounting systems and business intelligence tools.

Ability to: Plan, organize, and coordinate various administrative functions of an assigned area of court operations, such as budget, purchasing, facility planning and contract administration. Perform a variety of analytical work and administrative assignments. Manage and plan projects. Organize and present statistical and narrative information in a clear, concise, and complete manner. Make compelling arguments to support recommendations supported by research and data. Develop and implement procurement and contracting policies and procedures. Coordinate procurement and contracting activities of the Court. Provide counseling and advice on procurement and contracting issues. Effectively negotiate, administer, monitor, and terminate contracts. Prepare a variety of contracts for equipment, goods, and services. Analyze, comprehend, and apply applicable state laws, rules, policies, and procedures affecting procurement. Maintain organized contract files and logs for audit purposes. Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with senior managemen